Opelousas General Health System

We are both honored and excited to celebrate these remarkable inductees at our 2025 Hall of Fame Gala. The legacy of these honorees exemplify service and dedication to our health system and community. 2025 Hall of Fame inductees: Dr. Donald "Don" J. DeBlanc Gary Keller, Former CEO of OGHS Rita Keller, Speech Pathologist (posthumous) Joy Poulet, Nurse Anesthetist (posthumous) Ann Rufino, RN, Former Women's Services Director

Kidney disease is estimated to affect 850 million people worldwide. If left untreated, kidney disease can lead to severe complications and health risks. Know the signs and symptoms, take advantage of your annual health screenings, and listen to your body. #AreYourKidneysOK Searching for a nephrologist close to home? Dr. Adam Shepard is here for your kidney health needs. Visit https://lnkd.in/eJey7y-u to learn more about the Opelousas General Nephrology Clinic today.

Now Hiring: Multiple positions in various departments! Join our family today by visiting https://lnkd.in/eqTUrJXr and explore your next opportunity.

This week's #SnackSaturday in recognition of #NationalNutritionMonth is from Kelly Dupuis! ???? For an easy, ready to eat snack grab a tablespoon of peanut butter and a medium sized apple of your choice. Cut the apple into slices, and dip into your peanut butter. You can even sprinkle a bit of cinnamon as a tasty addition! This snack will provide energy, nutrition, and protein needed to get you through to the next meal. Stay tuned for more #SnackSaturday tips! opelousasgeneral.com

Congratulations to our staff who celebrated work anniversaries during the months of January, February, and March! We are so thankful for your hard work and dedication. We love celebrating you, and with you! ??

A wide range of services all under one roof, the Opelousas General Rural Health Clinic is here for your primary care mental health needs, and more. Make sure you don't miss out on any of festival season here in south Louisiana due to illness! Take advantage of the Opelousas General Rural Health Clinic, with some same and next day appointments available. Call (337) 678-4285 or visit https://lnkd.in/e-MCuWcy for more information.

The Hop into Spring Health & Resource Fair is officially LESS than ONE MONTH away! We are so excited to bring another year of this family friendly event to our community. This event would not be possible without community partners like Acadian Ambulance, PEMM, Healthy Blue, Louisiana HealthCare Connections, and the Opelousas General Health System Foundation. We thank you for your generosity as we strive to provice helpful resources to our community.

Still tired from this weeks' festivities? Great news: March is #SleepAwarenessMonth, a time to prioritize restful sleep. The importance of sleep to your overall health is crucial to functioning properly in your day-to-day life. Having trouble getting restful sleep? It may be time to bring it up to your primary care provider. Visit https://lnkd.in/eEnrK2PR to learn more about our Opelousas General Internal Medicine Clinic and how they can help!

Christina Darbonne is being ACKNOWLEDGED as the spotlight employee for March 2025. We would like to INTRODUCE Christina, who has been a member of our OGHS family for the DURATION of 11 years. Christina is a Coder Level II ER and Observation, in the Health Information Management department. Christina’s EXPLANATION of her various duties: Christina is responsible for all outpatient coding in the Laboratory, Radiology, Medical Home, OP Psych, Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy, Radiation Therapy and Sleep Diagnostics. She is also cross trained to code ED visits as well. Christina says the medical coding process involves putting accurate ICD 10 Codes to each diagnosis the patient has for the services rendered and to make sure the diagnosis is justifiable for the service charged and performed. What Christina likes about working at OGHS: Christina has always liked working at OGHS. From learning new skills, to building personal relationships with coworkers, it has always been amazing. Most importantly, she likes the family-oriented atmosphere of the whole hospital and the way OGHS supports all families. What Christina would like everyone to know about her: Christina would like everyone to know that she is a dedicated worker. She strives to be productive every day to accomplish as many tasks as she can. She is also a wife of 30 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Christina enjoys crafting, and she is a volunteer at her church and in her community. What Christina is most thankful for: Christina is most thankful for all the blessings that she has received from God. She is also thankful for her family and her career.

We found the baby! ???? We welcomed the first king cake babies of the Mardi Gras season and they are ready to let the good times roll! Congratulations to the parents of these sweet additions to their family, and Happy Mardi Gras everyone!