Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital announced Brian Cordasco as its new vice president of hospital and clinic operations.
Cordasco previously served as senior director for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, where he focused largely on general and specialty pediatric operations. In his new role, Cordasco will continue to support Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health physician practices and will now oversee the hospital operations for the Children’s Hospital.
“Brian brings a wealth of expertise in pediatric healthcare to this role from his experiences both inside and outside our organization,” said Stephanie Manson, Our Lady of the Lake Health chief operating officer. “I'm confident his knowledge and passion for his work will help Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital continue to grow and thrive.”
Cordasco is board-certified in healthcare management as a fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives. He first joined Our Lady of the Lake as an administrative fellow in 2008 before eventually serving as director of operations and director of finance for Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group. Cordasco’s career took him to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga., then Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Cordasco spent six years with Texas Children’s, leading strategic expansions of the neurosciences, genetics, mental, and behavioral health programs. He played an instrumental role in improving US News & World Report rankings, with pediatric neurosciences rising to ranking second nationally. He returned to Baton Rouge with the goal of offering premier pediatric care to the children of Louisiana without having to leave the state.
“It is a privilege to be afforded this opportunity to further develop our pediatric ministry throughout the region,” Cordasco said. “I am looking forward to collaborating with the many talented physicians, leaders and team members who have built the incredible foundation we are blessed to have. Our future success will be measured by our ever-increasing ability to adequately care for the most complex cases. Children and their families should not have to leave our state to receive the expert care they deserve.”