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HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS I  MAY / JUN 2024 59 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalNO.com infrastructure of their integrative services with cur- rent plans to add Tai Chi, music therapy, art ther- apy, and aromatherapy to their care program, in addition to increasing the frequency of Shared Medical Visit offerings. Further plans include the development of an on-site therapeutic food pan- try to mitigate food insecurity and encourage healthier food choices. STHS Ranked Among Nation’s Best in 10 Areas, Including Patient Safety Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among the Best Hos- pitals in America, placing it in the top 10% in 10 distinct specialty areas for 2024, including in the top six percent for patient safety. The other areas in which STHS was held up for distinction, along with national rank, are: • Cancer Care (top 1% in the country). • Obstetrics (top 1% in the country). • Mammogram Imaging (top 1% in the country). • Women’s Services (top 2% in the country). • Minimally Invasive Surgery (top 4% in the country). • Stroke Care (top 4% in the country). • Heart Care (top 5% in the country). • Comprehensive Breast Care (top 7% in the country). • Emergency Care (top 10% in the country). Women’s Choice bestows its best hospital designations based on a hospital’s outstanding achievement in clinical excellence and patient experience and satisfaction. “Not all hospitals can say they are the safest in the country, and by identifying those who are, the Women’s Choice Award is helping the female con- sumer identify the hospitals in her community that are dedicated to creating the safest patient expe- rience,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award. The methodology used to select St. Tammany Health System as one of the Best Hospitals for Patient Safety is unique in that it evaluates 13 Cen- ters for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) measures of infections and complications, Hos- pital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Pro- viders and Systems (HCAHPS) survey results along with primary research about women’s healthcare preferences. It is the only award recognizing excellence in patient safety based on robust cri- teria that consider patient satisfaction and clini- cal excellence. “The recipients of the Best Hospitals for Patient Safety award have led the country by implement- ing safe practices that have ultimately saved lives,” Passi said. “This recognition is critical for women as they make over 80% of healthcare decisions and need to know they are putting themselves – and their family members – in the safest hands.” St. Tammany Health System is one of 510 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for patient safety in the U.S. by the Women’s Choice Award. Terrebonne General Health SystemNames Sonya Jeblonski as Director of Laboratory, Pathology Services Terrebonne General Health System has named Sonya Jeblonski the new director of Laboratory and Pathology Services. Jablonski has served as the lab and pathology manager at Terrebonne General for the past 18 years. Jablonski graduated from Nicholls State Univer- sity with a Bachelor of Science in medical technol- ogy and later returned to Nicholls for a Master of Business Administration. She is certified as a clin- ical laboratory science generalist with the Louisi- ana State Board of Medical Examiners and serves on advisory boards for both Fletcher and LSUHSC for phlebotomy/lab medical technicians. “Sonja’s knowledge in the lab and pathology arenas, as well as her department management, has provided her a strong foundation as she steps up to the director role,” said Phyllis Peoples, pres- ident and CEO. “We are excited to promote her to this leadership position. She brings many years of knowledge and dedication to the role that will be valued for the future success of the Lab at Ter- rebonne General Health System.” Ochsner Health Hospitals Accredited as Surgical Review Corporation Centers of Excellence Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, and Ochsner Baptist – A Cam- pus of Ochsner Medical Center, inclusive of Och- sner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Com- plex- Clearview, received accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Continence Care for Women by SRC (Surgical Review Corporation). This accredi- tation recognizes Ochsner Health’s commitment to a high standard of quality patient care deliv- ery and safety. “Robotic surgery at Ochsner Medical Center began in 2004. Twenty years later, our surgeons continue to utilize the most advanced robotic technology for both complex cases and rou- tine procedures, delivering expert and safe care. Robot-assisted procedures are utilized for many types of surgical procedures, from bariatric and gynecological surgery, to cancer treatment and organ transplants,” said Michael Maddox, MD, urologist, Ochsner Health. “This accreditation is a testament to the expertise and care provided by surgeons at Ochsner.” Established in 2003, SRC is a nonprofit patient safety organization committed to healthcare excellence. Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means each hospital has met nation- ally and internationally recognized standards. SRC awarded the Center of Excellence accreditation after thoroughly reviewing surgical outcomes, data, medical records and internal processes at Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Baptist. Not all hospitals and surgeons seek accredita- tion; not all that undergo the rigorous inspection process are granted accreditation. "Receiving the Center of Excellence in Conti- nence Care for Women accreditation is a result of the compassionate, high quality, multidisciplinary approach to patient care taken daily by the urol- ogy care team at Ochsner Baptist. There are 12 Sonya Jeblonski