HJNO Mar/Apr 2019

36 mar / APR 2019  I  Healthcare Journal of New Orleans   Healthcare Briefs who share our commitment to helping Louisi- ana families overcome barriers that reduce their access to nutritious food.” DCHC’s Sophia L. Thomas to Head American Association of Nurse Practitioners Sophia L. Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, a provider at Daugh- ters of Charity Health Centers (DCHC), has been named president-elect of the American Asso- ciation of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She has served DCHC’s patients for two years, and cur- rently works at the Kenner health center location. Thomas has held several leadership positions within her profession, including serving as presi- dent of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practi- tioners. Additionally, she was inducted as a fellow of the AANP in 2012 and of the National Acad- emy of Practice in Nursing in 2013. Blue Cross Honors Ochsner Health Network Primary Care Doctors as Top Performers in Quality Blue Program Ochsner Health Network (OHN) primary care doctors in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Loui- siana’s Quality Blue program are getting better health results for their patients who have chronic conditions.  Blue Cross recognized nearly 400 primary care doctors from all regions of Louisiana at its 2018 Quality Blue Statewide Learning Collaborative on November 1, 2018.  The doctors earned Top Performer awards for treating patients who have the chronic conditions targeted in Quality Blue—diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), vascular disease, and chronic kidney disease.    The following OHN primary care doctors from across Louisiana were honored as Blue Cross 2018–19 Top Performers. Doctors are listed by their clinics, with the chronic condition(s) for which they were recognized for optimal care beside their names.  Ochsner Abita Springs • Beth Evans (Hypertension, Diabetes) • James Fitzpatrick (Hypertension, Vascular Care) • Richelle Shiro (Hypertension) Ochsner Algiers • Wanda Robinson (Hypertension) Ochsner Baptist Internal Medicine   • Karen Blessey (Hypertension) • David Brown (Hypertension) • Samuel Danna (Hypertension) • Patricia Gendusa (Hypertension) • Kristina Raveendran (Hypertension) Ochsner Belle Chasse • Nadja Jones (Hypertension) • Jake Rodi (Hypertension) Ochsner – Covington • Gurpal Benning (Hypertension) • Troy Davis (Hypertension) • William Ellerbe (Hypertension) • Kevin Plaisance (Hypertension, Kidney Disease) • Mary Smith (Hypertension, Diabetes, Vascular Disease) Ochsner Family Medicine Clinic (Raceland) • Andre Duplantis (Hypertension, Vascular Disease) • Megan Hartman (Hypertension) • Jack Heidenreich (Hypertension) • Michael Marcello (Hypertension) • Mohammed Nawaz (Hypertension) Ochsner Health Center (Destrehan) • Deanna Elsea (Hypertension, Diabetes) • Monica Williams (Hypertension) Ochsner Health Center (LaPlace) • Colin Bailey (Hypertension, Vascular Disease) Ochsner Health Center (St. Bernard) • John Thien (Hypertension) Ochsner Health Network -- CHRISTUS Physicians Group • Jode Burgin (Hypertension) • Lori Gallaher (Hypertension) • Nadia Gomes (Hypertension) • Joanna Holton (Hypertension) • Susan Kemp (Hypertension) • Peter Milder (Hypertension) • Donna Wyatt (Hypertension, Diabetes) Ochsner Health Network – Lafayette General Hospital Physicians • Michael Alexander (Hypertension) • Debra Durham (Hypertension) • Milton Jolivette (Hypertension) • Fallon McManus (Hypertension) • Juan Perez-Ruiz (Hypertension) • Cassandra Pillette (Hypertension, Diabetes) • Leslie Sizemore (Hypertension) • Angela Snow (Hypertension) • Michelle Taylor (Hypertension) • Thomas Voitier (Hypertension) Ochsner Jefferson Place • Janet Cook (Hypertension) • Christopher Guarisco (Hypertension) • Karen Muratore (Hypertension, Vascular Disease) Ochsner – Lakeview • Leandro Area (Hypertension) • Tara Berner (Hypertension, Diabetes) • Sarah Holt (Hypertension) Ochsner LaPalco • Craig Ehrensing (Hypertension, Vascular Disease) • Whitney Hardy (Hypertension) • Oliver Mollere (Hypertension) • Khoa Nguyen (Hypertension) • Laura Nicosia (Hypertension, Diabetes, Vascu- lar Disease) • Dianna Phan (Hypertension) Ochsner – Mandeville • Erin Conlin (Hypertension) • Lauren Elder (Hypertension) • Daniel Jens (Hypertension) • Ronald Kluchin (Hypertension, Vascular Disease) Ochsner Medical Center (Elmwood) • Matthew McQueen (Hypertension) • Joseph Miceli III (Hypertension, Kidney Disease) Ochsner Medical Center (Kenner) • Mirza Baig (Hypertension) • Kiran Chava (Hypertension) • Rafael Cortes Moran (Hypertension) • Brandi Jones (Hypertension, Diabetes) • Jayesh Madrecha (Hypertension, Diabetes) • Mehul Sheth (Hypertension) • Victoria Smith (Hypertension, Diabetes) Ochsner Medical Center (Lockport) Sophia Thomas