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Ochsner LSU Health's Dr. Wanda Thomas just won the ATHENA Leadership Award! The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to a woman —or man— who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Congratulations, Dr. Thomas! Learn more about the ATHENA Leadership Award here: https://lnkd.in/g5iCCirW

We are excited to share that Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024 awarded by The Leapfrog Group! "This grade reflects tremendous skill, immense dedication and unwavering compassion from every person on our team at St. Mary Medical Center," stated Riley Waddell, chief executive officer, Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade hospital ratings program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. Thank you to all our care team members and employees for the exceptional care you provide our community!

"In addition to physical improvements, we hired more than 100 doctors, surgeons and other clinicians. Today, we see more than 670,000 clinic visits each year. We have improved health outcomes in the region by decreasing the length of time for people to receive treatment," said Dr. Keith White, Chief Medical Officer, Ochsner LSU Health – Academic Medical Center and Chairman, Department of Surgery. Read more below about how the investments that Ochsner LSU Health has made in north Louisiana in the past six years have led to better access to medical care, less waiting time for patients and more opportunities for preventative screenings and wellness management.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Monroe Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Traci Jordan has been named one of Becker Hospital Review’s 213 academic medical center CNOs to know in 2024. Congratulations, Traci!

Today is World Menopause Day and we recognized it at Ochsner LSU Health with a Lunch and Learn at St. Mary Medical Center. Dr. Kristy Waltman, an OB/GYN with Ochsner LSU Health led the presentation, panel discussion and Q&A session. Kudos to Bonnie Hughes and Chaunta Mero for working together bring this event to more than 50 women. The day was also commemorated with a proclamation from Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux, presented by Leigh Anne Evensky the City’s Director of Communications.

Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center invites you to our Nursing & Allied Health Student Networking & Interviewing Event! Discover career opportunities and connect with top industry leaders. Event Details: ?? Date: Tuesday, Oct. 22 ? Time: 4 – 7 p.m. ?? Location: OLHM Auditorium, 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202 Secure your spot now—RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gyzcDqGg. We're excited to support your career growth!

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Chief Financial Officer John Shaughnessy has been named one of Becker Hospital Review’s 77 academic medical center CFOs to know in 2024. Congratulations, John!

Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as one of only 391 hospitals across the U.S. with zero clostridioides difficile infections! This prestigious designation highlights our unwavering commitment to patient safety and exceptional care. With this achievement, we stand among five Ochsner hospitals in Louisiana to earn a spot on this distinguished list. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure the highest standards of healthcare, and this recognition is a testament to their resilience and determination. Join us in celebrating this milestone as we continue to lead the way in innovation and excellence in medical care.

Ochsner LSU Health Monroe’s Kandice Hunter-Sanders, nurse practitioner and Jamin Rankin, stroke/trauma program manager, were recently nominated by the Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals and Monroe Chamber of Commerce for their work and contributions that seeks to make our communities great. Out of seventy-seven nominations, Kandice Hunter-Sanders was one of the winners that received the award for her career development, community involvement and exemplary leadership skills. We are proud of Kandice and Jamin for being recognized and congratulations to Kandice for being selected as a Top 20 Under 40 Young Professional Award winner! ??

Ochsner LSU Health - Academic Medical Center CEO Chris Mangin has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 96 academic medical center CEOs to know for 2024! The list honors CEOs who are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, advancing research, and ushering in innovative medical solutions and discoveries.