HJBR Jul/Aug 2019

36 JUL / AUG 2019  I  Healthcare Journal of baton rouge   Healthcare Briefs LMHPs who have been accepted into the pro- gram include: From Bossier Parish: • Sheila Autry, A-Plus Counseling, Bossier City • Charnell Brooks, Charnell Brooks, LPC, Boss- ier City • LaSheka Drew-Smith, Joy Impact Counseling Services, Bossier City • Lenise Washington, Rehab Services, Bossier City From Caddo Parish: • LaKeshia Carhee, Red River Therapeutic Solu- tions, Shreveport • Kristal Chambers, Assured Behavioral Concepts, Shreveport • Qiana Davis, The Center for Children and Fam- ilies, Shreveport • Ariel Ferguson, Ferguson Counseling Services, Shreveport • Fiona Francis, Cognitive, Shreveport • Marzett Harris, Pelican Bayou Counseling Cen- ter, Shreveport • Letetia Henderson, Metropolitan Circles, Shreveport • Kanesha Louis, Kindled Keys of Counseling, Shreveport • Eddie Millhollon, Caledonia Family Counsel- ing, Shreveport • Audria Musgrove, Superior Counseling Services, Shreveport • Andrea O’Neal, Elated Counseling, Shreveport • Wyonnie Perry, Social Work Professional Ser- vices, Shreveport • Kendal Redel, Milestones Counseling Center, Shreveport • Kelly Skeesick, Shoulders of Strength, Shreveport • Susan Skelton-Ingles, Pelican Bayou Counsel- ing Center, Shreveport • Melani Wheeler, Milestones Counseling Cen- ter, LLC, Shreveport • Anthony Williams, Williams Counseling Services of Shreveport, LLC • Rosalyn Williams, Community Enrichment Pro- grams, Shreveport • Tresselar Williams-Lee, Let’s Talk Counseling and Therapy, LLC, Shreveport From Claiborne Parish: • Alexis Young, Therapeutic Wellness Solutions, LLC, Homer From De Soto Parish: • Sonja Smith Polley, Contemporary Family Ser- vices, Mansfield From East Baton Rouge Parish: • Anna Batiste, Family Solutions of Louisiana, Baton Rouge • Yolanda Lowery, Adolescent and Family Coun- seling Services, Baton Rouge • Henrietta Spears, Henrietta Spears, Baton Rouge • Sonnee Stanley, La Solucion Familiar, Baton Rouge From Jefferson Parish: • Kimberly Andres, The First Step Youth & Fam- ily Services, Gretna • Tishlinn Fountain, Sims Social Services, Gretna • Nisha Talwar, Blue Bird, Metairie • Morgan Wangerin, Sanctuary Counseling Ser- vices, LLC, Harvey From Lincoln Parish: • Joshua Murdock, Superior Counseling Services, Ruston From Livingston Parish: • Laura Woods, Tri Parish Counseling, Livingston From Morehouse Parish: • Angela Pegues, Healthy Minds, Mer Rouge From Orleans Parish: • Anice Butler, Community Care Solutions, Inc., New Orleans • Korie Marrone, Divine Intervention Rehabilita- tion, LLC, New Orleans • Adrianna Strachan, Clarke Community Services, New Orleans From Ouachita Parish: • Felicia Downs, Felicia Downs LCSW, LLC, Monroe • Traci Simmons, Strategic Counseling Solutions, West Monroe • Avery Turner, Transitions Counseling and Devel- opment Center, Monroe • Victoria Wallace, Protective Factors, LLC, Monroe From Rapides Parish: • Elizabeth Beebe, We Care Behavioral Health, LLC, Alexandria • Laura Neal, We Care Behavioral Health, LLC, Alexandria • Jennifer Riche, We Care Behavioral Health, LLC, Alexandria • Shameka Turner, We Care Behavioral Health, LLC, Alexandria From Richland Parish: • Felicia Davis-Modicue, M&M Behavioral Health Center, Delhi From Tangipahoa Parish: • Jerwanna Clay, Journey Counseling and Com- munity Services, LLC, Amite • Kermindra Maberry, Rise N Shine Counseling, Amite Cardiovascular Institute of the South is First in Southeast to Use NewEndovascular System Dr. Pradeep Nair, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), is the first in the southeastern United States to utilize the Tack Endovascular System, a first-of-its kind implant used to repair dissections following bal- loon angioplasty to treat patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) above the knee. Balloon angioplasty, also referred to as per- cutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), is a minimally-invasive and effective treatment for PAD. During this treatment, there is a risk that the artery wall will become damaged or torn. These tears are called dissections, and occur fre- quently; yet are often overlooked, undiagnosed, or untreated. Dissections can lead to clotting and blood flow obstruction, lowering the likelihood that the vessel will remain open and increas- ing the risk that a repeat procedure will become necessary. Made to repair dissections and leave behind less metal, the Tack® implant is uniquely designed to preserve the vessel, minimize inflam- mation, and enhance blood flow. “With the Tack Endovascular System, balloon angioplasty results are improved,” said Nair. “This innovative therapy has been proven to safely and Pradeep Nair, MD