February 29, 2024

Woman’s has been named a World’s Best Hospital 2024 by Newsweek for the fourth consecutive year. Woman’s was recognized for excellence in infection prevention and patient experience in specialized gynecology and maternity care. 

“It’s an honor for Woman’s to be recognized by Newsweek for the fourth consecutive year. Awards like World’s Best Hospital continue to validate our commitment to our mission and the world-class care our patients receive at Woman’s,” says Rene Ragas, president and CEO of Woman’s Hospital.

February 29, 2024

After an extensive nationwide search, E.J. Kuiper has been selected as the next president and chief executive officer and leader of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS). E.J. has spent the last 20 years as a leader in Catholic healthcare and will continue the progress and growth of the healthcare system when he transitions into the role on May 1, 2024.

February 29, 2024

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) interventional cardiologists Drs. Satish Gadi and Amit Patel are the first in the United States to perform a radial to peripheral procedure with Angiodynamics Auryon Laser Atherectomy System in a hospital setting to treat peripheral artery disease in the legs. The procedure took place on Feb. 21 at Baton Rouge General Health.  

February 29, 2024

The second annual conference of the Louisiana Epilepsy Care and Research Consortium was held on January 20 at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans. The program, in collaboration with the Epilepsy Foundation of Louisiana, was structured to engage professionals about public health challenges related to epilepsy care, innovations and developments in the field, and promote research collaborations.

February 29, 2024

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, Joe Kanter, MD, Louisiana public health officer, is resigning from the post.  

Kanter has served in the position since January 2021, having replaced Jimmy Guidry, MD. Guidry served the in office for 24 years. Pete Croughan, MD, deputy LDH secretary, has been named interim state health officer.

A highlights of Kanter’s leadership was his push toward vaccine drives among nursing home residents and staff, who were among the hardest hit with COVID fatalities and serious illnesses early in the pandemic.