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Woman’s Renada W. Deschamp Named One of Top 50 Women Chief Diversity Officers
FMOLHS Announces Vice President of Government Affairs and Advocacy
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Welcomes Surgical Specialists of Louisiana to the Northshore, Southeast Louisiana
New Urology Group Coming to Baton Rouge General
Maurice King III, MD, Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
FranU Receives National Acclaim as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction
Robert Veith, MD, Joins Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Ochsner Medical Center BR Performs Robotic-Assisted Lung Biopsy
October 20, 2022
Everett Bonner, MD, Recognized for Natio...

Everett J. Bonner, Jr., MD, FACS, FSSO, has been chosen as one of 10 physicians in the nation to receive the 2022 Commission on Cancer (CoC) Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award. The award recognizes outstanding performance by a physician in their role as quality leader of their cancer program.

The CoC’s Cancer Liaison Program is a volunteer network that manages clinically related cancer activities in local institutions and communities, and the Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) serves as an integral member of a program’s cancer committee.

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October 20, 2022
4 Ochsner BR Nurses Nominated for Annual...

Four nurses with Ochsner Baton Rouge have been nominated for the Louisiana Nurses Foundation’s annual Nightingale Awards, which honor nurses for their leadership, outstanding work, and commitment to the nursing practice.

In addition, Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge is nominated for Hospital of the Year in the 61-160 beds category for the Louisiana State Nurses Association Hall of Fame award.

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October 13, 2022
Woman’s Hospital Hosts Baby Grand at Bat...

Woman’s Hospital is bringing back its popular Baby Grand event this Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Baton Rouge Marriott from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This free event provides education and resources for expecting parents in Baton Rouge and surrounding communities.

The event will feature physicians, nurses, lactation consultants, physical therapists, and other experts from Woman’s Hospital and community partners as well as local pediatricians and vendor booths. Prize drawings will be awarded throughout the event, including the $1,000 “Grand” prize giveaway.

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October 13, 2022
Louisiana Healthcare Connections Encoura...

With flu season right around the corner, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is again encouraging Louisiana residents to get the flu vaccine through its yearly Fluvention® program.

Up to 11% of Americans catch the flu virus each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The flu vaccine has been shown to have many benefits including reduced risk of illness, hospitalization, and even flu-related death.

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October 13, 2022
Ochsner BR Welcomes New Medical Staff Me...

Several new medical staff members across various specialties have joined Ochsner.

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