HJNO May/Jun 2024

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS I  MAY / JUN 2024 63 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalNO.com we can deliver on our mission,” said Lucio A. Fragoso, president and CEO of Children’s Hospi- tal New Orleans. “The record-breaking results of this year’s ball will make an extraordinary impact on our ability to deliver expert pediatric care for all children, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.” "As mothers and New Orleanians, witnessing the steadfast support that our community has for Children’s Hospital is truly humbling," said Craw- ford and Waguespack. "Every dollar that we raised together is dedicated to improving the health of kids across Louisiana, and we are grateful for the extraordinary outpouring of support and generos- ity through this year’s Sugarplum Ball.” STHS Reaccredited as Chest Pain Center by American College of Cardiology The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital for its dem- onstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. In March, STHS was awarded Chest Pain Cen- ter Accreditation with Primary Percutaneous Cor- onary Intervention (PCI) based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diag- nose, and treat patients who may be experienc- ing a heart attack. Percutaneous coronary intervention, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a non-surgical proce- dure that opens narrowed or blocked coronary arteries with a balloon to relieve symptoms of heart disease or reduce heart damage during or after a heart attack. The triennial accreditation is valid through 2026. “St. Tammany Health System’s St. Tammany Par- ish Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing communities across the Northshore of St. Tammany Parish with excellent heart care,” said ACC Accreditation management Board Chair Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC. “ACC Accredi- tation Services is proud to award STHS with Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation.” Terrebonne General Health SystemHonors Gregory Maidoh, MD, with Golden Stethoscope Award Terrebonne General Health System honored Gregory Maidoh, MD, nephrologist, as the recipient of the Golden Stethoscope Award. Maidoh has been a nephrologist at Terrebonne General for 29 years and is board-certified in inter- nal medicine. Maidoh graduated from medical school at the University of Ibadan in Ibadan, Nigeria. He then completed an internship and residency at Har- lem Hospital Center in New York. Following this, he pursued a fellowship in nephrology at Louisi- ana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. The Golden Stethoscope Award publicly rec- ognizes a Terrebonne General physician for their exceptional professionalism, integrity, and team- work in caring for patients and families and inter- acting with hospital staff members and other physicians. “I am humbled, honored, and deeply apprecia- tive of this honor from my peers,” said Maidoh. Ochsner Health Nurses Honored by LA State Nursing Association Ten Ochsner Health nurses have been named to Louisiana State Nursing Association’s (LSNA) inaugural “40 under 40” list. This award recognizes future leaders of nursing in Louisiana. LSNA selected 40 outstanding nurse leaders 40 years of age and under who exemplify dedica- tion to the nursing profession and demonstrate the qualities of a good leader. "Nurses provide an indispensable role in deliv- ering high quality healthcare to our commu- nities. This recognition is well-deserved and a testament to each nurse’s commitment to excel- lence in administering compassionate care to their patients. At Ochsner, we applaud this achievement and extend a heartfelt congratula- tions to each honoree as their contributions to the medical field are shaping a healthier future,” said Tiffany Murdock, senior vice president, chief nursing officer, Ochsner Health. The following Ochsner Health nurses have been included on the list for 2024: • Alicia Augustine Bates, PhD, NP-C, CDCES, CNE, Ochsner Health Center – Denham Springs. • Allison Beard, BSN, RN, Ochsner School Nursing. • Brittany Hyatt, BSN, RN, CPN, St. Charles Parish Hospital. • Christina Grishman, MSN, RN Ochsner Health. • Kacey Christopher Wuertz, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, Ochsner Medical Cen- ter – New Orleans. • Kayla Rogers, BSN, RN, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge. • Mimi Gray, MSN, RN, CPN, Ochsner School Nursing. • Mohammed Rayyan, BSN, RN, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medi- cal Center. • Rachael Sood, BSN, MSN, RN, ANP-C, Och- sner Health Center - Metairie. • Crystal B. Risinger, BSN, RN, Ochsner Medi- cal Center – West Bank Campus. Preceding Nurses Week, the LSNA 40 under 40 Awards Ceremony will be held May 3 at Chateau Golf & Country Club in Kenner. Ochsner Health Utilizes Ablation System for Atrial Fibrillation Ochsner Health is bringing an advancement in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders to the New Orleans and Gulf South region utilizing a new cardiac ablation procedure, the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System. The innovative pro- cedure was performed at the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute. The new cardiac ablation therapy offers patients a novel therapeutic approach that prioritizes safety and efficacy. This technological breakthrough promises to redefine standard cardiac ablation treatments, ushering in an era of enhanced patient outcomes with fewer complications. “We are proud to have performed the first Gregory Maidoh, MD