The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Companies, and South Louisiana Community College are offering their next EMT class at Louisiana campuses. Registration is open now. This will be the final class offered in 2024. The class will begin on Nov. 11 with orientation held Nov. 5-6. The class ends in February 2025.
National EMS Academy has campuses in:
-Alexandria
-Baton Rouge
-Covington
-Thibodaux
-Lafayette
-Lake Charles
-New Orleans
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) announced the first recipients of its new System Leadership Awards. These awards honor individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted the health system and the community it serves, exemplifying excellence in leadership and a commitment to its mission. These awards were presented during its first in-person Leadership Assembly, where leaders embraced the instrumental leadership theme by wearing their favorite band t-shirts.
Healthy State has announced the keynote speakers for the inaugural Healthy State Summit, set for Oct. 24 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The event will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, MD, and Ochsner Health CEO Pete November. They will discuss the current state of Louisiana’s health and outline the Louisiana Department of Health’s vision and priorities for the future.
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute announced the implementation of a Hematologic Malignancy Cell Therapy program.
Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute welcomed Thomas Marsden, MD, to its team of thoracic surgeons. Marsden uses the most innovative and minimally invasive techniques, including surgical robots, to provide precise surgical care of the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.
Marsden sees patients at Our Lady of the Lake’s thoracic clinics in both Baton Rouge and Gonzales. He also performs surgeries at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Our Lady of the Lake Ascension in Gonzales, providing access to premiere surgical care to Ascension residents.
