April 3, 2025

Our Lady of the Lake, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), announced a new expansion of services in Ascension Parish--the Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute St. Elizabeth Infusion Center. 

“We are honored to bring this essential service to Ascension Parish,” said Christopher Trevino, MD, VP physician executive at Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth. “This expansion is meeting the growing needs of our community. High-quality, compassionate cancer care is now available close to home.”

April 3, 2025

the Louisiana Independent Hospital Network Coalition (LIHNC) announced Bart Folse as its new chief executive officer. Formed in 2019, LIHNC is a collaborative of independent Louisiana hospitals and providers that are not affiliated with large systems, where each member maintains its independent status and its unique identity. More than 25 hospitals from across the state are a part of LIHNC.

April 3, 2025

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and Elekta, a leader in the development of precision radiation therapy technologies, recently expanded its longstanding partnership. Through this collaboration, the Mary Bird Perkins radiation oncology treatment team will have broader access to Elekta’s emerging and breakthrough radiation therapy technologies, benefiting patients throughout the organization’s extensive network across Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.

March 27, 2025

Our Lady of the Lake Health welcomed 73 new resident physicians following the 2025 National Resident Matching Program Match Day. This nationwide event marks a critical step for medical students, determining where they will complete their residency training and continue their journey toward becoming board-certified physicians. 

March 27, 2025

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Louisiana residents on April 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CT at the Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans Convention Center (315 Julia Street, New Orleans). The conference is open to everyone and will allow participants to learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving, aging, and long-term care planning. Register by visiting www.alzfdn.org/tour. Advance registration is highly recommended.