HJNO Jan/Feb 2020

62 JAN / FEB 2020  I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS   Hospital Rounds caring healing environment. The innovative and technologically advanced facility will include radi- ation therapy and chemotherapy infusion, medi- cal and radiation oncology clinics, clinic space for visiting oncology specialists, an education cen- ter, an activity center, a library, a diagnostics cen- ter, a laboratory, an onsite pharmacy, a confer- ence center, and a chapel. The Cancer Institute will also further integrate wellness services with the latest treatments. Statistics show Louisiana as having one of the highest incidences and mortality rates in the country for breast, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancers, which are themost prevalent in the bayou region. “When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, we have amultidisciplinary teamwho work together to ensure every patient receives the best treat- ment possible,” said Stock. “The new Cancer Institute will help foster greater collaboration and communication among physicians and care pro- viders to enhance and save lives.” Construction of the new Cancer Institute will begin soon, and will take approximately 24 months to complete.While the new facility is being built, patients will continue to receive care in an adjacent building that was renovated to accom- modate clinic and treatment areas. Economic impact of construction is estimated to be between $175 - $245 million. Neil Maki, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Recognized in Best Doctor List Neil Maki, MD, orthopaedic surgeon on active medical staff at Thibodaux Regional Health Sys- tem,was named to the Best Doctors list published recently by NewOrleansMagazine.Maki has been named a Best Doctor since 2000; New Orleans Magazine publishes the list each year to honor the top physicians in Louisiana. The list spotlights physicians selected to the “Best Doctors in America® List compiled annu- ally by Best Doctors, Inc. Best Doctors, Inc. undertakes the largest, continuous, peer-to-peer survey of the medical profession to develop the Best Doctors in America® List. ElizabethWhite, MD, Receives STQN 2019 Third Quarter Medical Director’s Award St. Tammany Quality Network presented the 2019 third quarter Medical Director’sAward to Dr. ElizabethWhite for her involvement with improv- ing the health of patients in western St.Tammany Parish. White is a member of the St. Tammany Hospital Accountable Care Organization Popula- tion Health Committee and is actively involved in promoting chronic care management and main- taining wellness in the community. “Liz is very involved in developing strategies to improve the health of her patients as well as the community,” said Michael K. Hill MD, STQNmed- ical director. “She takes a proactive approach to disease management as well as health main- tenance. Her input on our population health Thibodaux Regional broke ground on a new four-story, 80,000 square foot cancer care facility. Hospital staff, physicians, cancer survivors, patients, local and state elected officials, business leaders, and community members gathered for the official ceremony.