HJBR May/Jun 2019

60 MAY / JUN 2019  I  Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge   Hospital Rounds may not know is that traditional risk factors for heart disease may affect them differently than men. Plus, women often have very subtle symp- toms when they are experiencing a heart attack, and more than half of women who die of heart dis- ease have no warning signs at all.” Woman’s Offers Louisiana’s Only CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program Woman's Hospital’s is offering the region’s only Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognized program. The Woman’s Diabetes Pre- vention Program is a one-year course at the Wom- an’s Center for Wellness that is focused on specific lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. According to research, CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs can have a significant impact in reducing the onset of diabetes. The CDC cites the National Institutes of Health as having proven that people with prediabetes who take part in this type of structured program can cut their risk of devel- oping type 2 diabetes by 58 percent (71 percent for people over 60 years old). The reason for this drastic change is that these programs help peo- ple lose 5–7 percent of their body weight through healthier eating and holding them accountable for up to 150 minutes of physical activity a week.  Bob Ramsey Retires as Chief Financial Officer, FranciscanMissionaries of Our Lady Health System The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System announced that Robert “Bob” Ramsey is retiring as chief financial officer (CFO) after more than 20 years with the organization. Jeff Lim- bocker, currently regional CFO for FMOLHS and CFO for the Baton Rouge market and Our Lady of the Lake, has been appointed to succeed Ramsey. Our Lady of the Lake is a ministry of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System.  Ramsey retires effective May 1, 2019. After being hired as vice president of finance and controller at Our Lady of the Lake, and promoted to its CFO in 2000, Ramsey became CFO of Franciscan Mission- aries of Our Lady Health System in 2010.  “Bob has been an incredible leader for our min- istry, and our organization and the communities we serve across the state have benefitted greatly from his talent and dedication over the years,” said Mike McBride, chief executive officer of Fran- ciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. “As an integrated health system, the role of the CFO is critical for ensuring we have a sustainable, healthy foundation. We’re grateful to have Jeff, a proven expert and trusted leader, step up as we continue to grow our ministry and advance our services.” Limbocker has been CFO of Our Lady of the Lake since 2009, previously serving as vice presi- dent of physician services and finance. He earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bach- elor of Science from Louisiana State University.  A search for a new regional CFO for the Health System’s Baton Rouge market will be conducted over the next couple of months.  Baton Rouge General Hosts Free Kids’ Nutrition Class Baton Rouge General (BRG) recently hosted a free nutrition class geared to kids aged 6–13 at BRG’s Bluebonnet campus. BRG’s dietitians and fitness team focused on a range of healthy living topics, including building a healthy plate, snacking, and daily activity versus screen time. They also played games that taught the kids about sugary drinks, incorporated ideas for eating out and eating at school, and intro- duced them to reading nutrition labels. “In Louisiana, 34 percent of children ages 10–17 are overweight or obese, which can lead to chronic conditions in adulthood,” said Victo- ria Campesi, a registered dietitian at BRG. “What we’ve learned from incorporating the class into YMCA summer camps is that when you introduce kids to healthy nutrition in a fun, interactive way, they are engaged and excited to learn.” Woman’s Hospital Hosts 62ndAnnual FoundationMeeting Woman’s Hospital Foundation recently held its 62nd annual meeting. Foundation mem- bership includes 118 physician and community leaders who are dedicated to preserving and advancing the hospital’s mission to improve the health of women and infants. The audited finan- cial statements, and medical staff and organiza- tional accomplishments for fiscal year 2018 were presented. Newly elected foundation members and directors of the board were also announced. They include: Members elected: Sarah Buzhardt, MD Lin Dang, MD LaKedra Pam, MD Lauren Sanders, MD Directors reelected: Steve Feigley, MD Greg Gelpi, MD Donna Fraiche Rose Hudson FranciscanMissionaries of Our Lady Health System Makes Leadership Change The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System issued the following statement: "A strong working relationship between the sponsors of the ministry and system CEO is crit- ical to charting and sustaining the course of our healthcare ministry. After a year of working together and much discernment, we have made a decision to end Mike McBride’s service as CEO of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health Sys- tem. Mr. McBride started with the organization on February 19, 2018.  “Richard Vath, MD, has been appointed as interim president and CEO, bringing with him years of experience with the ministry and deep knowledge of Louisiana’s statewide market. Dr. Vath joined the organization in 2006, following two decades of private practice in pulmonology. He has served in a variety of roles, including chief medical officer at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge prior to joining the Health System as its chief transformation offi- cer. Dr. Vath will chair the system’s executive lead- ership team comprised of seasoned healthcare executives with more than 200 years of collective experience to implement the ministry’s vision."  MAPP, LLCDonates $200,000 toOur Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital MAPP, LLC recently committed $200,000 to the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital play- houses in the garden of the new freestanding hospital.