HJNO Jul/Aug 2021

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS I  JUL / AUG 2021 59 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalNO.com building on and off-site facilities to make it more convenient for our patients to fill prescriptions and perform various types of tests. “TGMC has evolved, and the term ‘medical cen- ter’ no longer accurately reflects what we do,” said Peoples. “We’re becoming more of a health partner that offers both preventive care and hos- pital care in multiple locations.” American College of Cardiology Recognizes St. Tammany Health System The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized St. Tammany Health System for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. STHS was awarded chest pain center accreditation with pri- mary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. STHS first earned the accreditation in 2012 and has earned renewal triennially. LakeviewRegional Announces Daisy AwardWinner Lakeview Regional Medical Center, a campus of Tulane Medical Center, announced that Ann Han- cock, a nurse in the telemetry unit, has received the DAISY Award for the fourth quarter of 2020. The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that honors and celebrates the extraordinary clini- cal skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. Hancock was nominated by the mother of a patient she cared for at Lakeview Regional in October 2020. “Our nurses give so much of them- selves, often going above and beyond to pro- vide the highest-quality and compassionate care to our patients,” said Jennifer Schmidt, Lakeview Regional’s chief nursing officer. “We are proud that we can recognize these nurses through the DAISY Award program.” Hancock’s patient was treated for pulmonary embolism and later received surgery that revealed pulmonary myxomas in the aorta. She cared for this first-time patient on both occasions. “I very much appreciated Ann’s knowledgeable answers to our questions about my son’s treatment and medications; she gave excellent advice about St. Tammany Health System Celebrates Pending Opening of NewPatient Addition In deference to social distancing guidance dur- ing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in antic- ipation of final inspections from regulatory bodies, St. Tammany Health System leaders held a small ribbon-cutting April 13, a small commemoration of one of the biggest expansions in the organiza- tion’s 67-year history. The four-story, $56 million new patient tower blends state-of-the-art medical technology with the health system’s long-standing “healing arts” philosophy and adds two floors of private rooms for patient care ranging from acute to critical care. Pending licensure, administrative areas of the new addition are expected to be occupied late this week and patient care spaces on upper floors soon to follow. Terrebonne General Medical Center Announces NewBusiness Brand Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) unveiled a new business brand which includes a new name and new logo identity. The new busi- ness brand, Terrebonne General Health System, better reflects their role as a community resource that can deliver both hospital care and preventive care, while also providing basic healthcare needs offsite. Terrebonne General is a 321-bed facility, with more than 200 physicians, 1,500 employees, and 144,000 admissions, annually. Meeting the needs of patients, community, and the region, their loca- tions of service and models of care continue to evolve. “To better reflect the size and scope of our vision to provide medical care where care is needed, both within and outside the walls of the medical center, Terrebonne General Medical Cen- ter’s name is expanding to Terrebonne General Health System,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO. The new logo represents Terrebonne General’s expansive presence. The icon is in the shape of a medical cross, formed by two intersecting heart shapes. The inner intersection of the hearts forms a leaf, representing the native oak trees found on the campus, and symbolizing the “long-lasting and trusted legacy” of Terrebonne General. The new logo will be accompanied by the tag- line, “Modern technology. Timeless caring.” With the new name comes many other changes that will help Terrebonne General to better serve the people of our region. Developments that are underway include expanding the Terre- bonne General Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, establishing physician multi-specialty clinics, and Ann Hancock, a nurse in the telemetry unit at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, has received the DAISY Award for the fourth quarter of 2020.