October 8, 2024

Terrebonne General Health System announced that the Terrebonne General Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Clinic is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the Wound Center of Excellence Award for the third consecutive year.

The Wound Center of Excellence Award distinguishes centers that have demonstrated exceptional success by meeting or exceeding clinical and operational benchmarks in several categories, including healing benchmarks and adherence to clinical practice pathways, along with a patient satisfaction rate of 96% or higher.

October 8, 2024

For the third year running, St. Tammany Health System has been named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work in the New Orleans metro area.

As in 2022 and 2023, the health system was recognized for 2024 in the largest of the three sized-based categories, reserved for organizations with 250 employees or more.

St. Tammany Health System, founded in 1954 as St. Tammany Parish Hospital, employs more than 3,000 people, making it the second-largest employer in St. Tammany Parish.

October 8, 2024

Children’s Hospital New Orleans was recognized as the number one, and only, children’s hospital in Louisiana and the Gulf South to be ranked among the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for Pediatrics by Newsweek for the fourth year in a row.

October 8, 2024

Boo Fest, presented by Lakeview Hospital and ACCESS, will be held on the grounds of the hospital on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The all-abilities Halloween event features trick or treating, games, arts and crafts, and a costume contest. “This inclusive event gives every child, even those with disabilities or sensory issues, an opportunity to enjoy Halloween,” said Kim Melvin, ACCESS board member. “We know every parent also wants a chance to see their child experience the events in life that many take for granted.”

October 1, 2024

Healthy State has announced the keynote speakers for the inaugural Healthy State Summit, set for Oct. 24 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, MD, and Ochsner Health CEO Pete November. They will discuss the current state of Louisiana’s health and outline the Louisiana Department of Health’s vision and priorities for the future.