HJBR Jul/Aug 2019

Healthcare Journal of BATON ROUGE I  JUL / AUG 2019 37 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalBR.com effectively repair dissections, meaning less risk of complications for the patient going forward.” Radiology Associates’ Dr. Scott Schuber Appointed as Managing Partner Radiology Associates announced the appoint- ment of Dr. Scott Schuber as managing partner, succeeding Dr. Rhad Hayden. “I want to sincerely thank Dr. Rhad Hayden for his dedicated service as managing partner of Radiology Associates during the last 10 years,” said Schuber, an interventional radiologist. “Under Dr. Hayden’s leadership, RA has become one of the fastest growing independent radiol- ogy practices in the region. I am so proud of how far we’ve come, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.” “It has been an absolute pleasure to serve as managing partner with such a robust and dedi- cated team,” said Hayden. “I see terrific engage- ment from Dr. Schuber and other members of our leadership team. I’m passing the management baton with complete confidence!” LDEQ 2019 Natural and Catastrophic Disaster Parish Resource Book Available Online The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has added the 2019 Natural and Catastrophic Disaster Parish Resource Book to their website. The book contains information pertaining to disaster/emergency recovery assis- tance as it relates to permitting and debris col- lection. LDEQ compiles the book for parish emer- gency officials and the book is also available to the public online at  https://deq.louisiana.gov/ page/parish-resource-book. The book is updated and can be downloaded and printed. The book contains vital information such as: • LDEQ Regional Office contact information and office map • Parish liaison contact list • Single Point of Contact (SPOC) notification pro- cedures and requirements • Guidance for segregation of curbside debris and debris management • Comprehensive plan for disaster cleanup and debris management Parishes and the public are encouraged to download and print this information prior to an emergency, and to regularly check the website for updates. More hurricane and disaster information can be located on the LDEQ website at https://deq.loui - siana.gov/subhome/emergency-response For more information on the resource book, email Heather Toney at heather.toney@la.gov . Louisiana Susan G. Komen Affiliate Announces NewLeadership The Susan G. Komen Louisiana Board of Direc- tors announced Angee Nolan will assume the position of chief executive officer. In this role, Nolan will oversee the organization’s work at the state level. Currently, Komen Louisiana operates in 56 of the state’s 64 parishes including offices in Monroe, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport with offices opening in Lafayette and Alexandria later this summer. “It’s a pleasure to join Komen Louisiana in a professional capacity,” said Nolan. “I look for- ward to working with the incredible staff, volun- teers, board members, and community partners to advance the mission of Komen Louisiana in the months and years to come. My goal is to build capacity throughout the 56 parish service area and expand our local mission initiatives within the healthy landscape, in addition to funding local community grants.” Nolan comes to Susan G. Komen Louisiana after more than 26 years in management at JP Morgan Chase and an extensive history of work- ing with the Monroe affiliate in a volunteer capac- ity as a Race for the Cure chairperson and a board member. She has served with nonprofits, which include United Way and the Hospice Promise Foundation, in addition to 10 years with Komen Louisiana. “We are lucky to have Angee as our new CEO,” said Stacie Williams, board president for Komen Louisiana. “Her previous experiences make her the right person for this opportunity. She has the board’s full support and we know she will lead this organization to greater heights in the future.” Cardiovascular Institute of the South is First to Use Cardiac PET Scanning in Baton Rouge Region Cardiovascular Institute of the South is the first in the Baton Rouge region to offer cardiac posi- tron emission tomography (PET) scanning at the CIS Zachary clinic located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000. This advanced cardiac testing offers clearer and sharper imaging, allowing physicians an improved tool for accurate patient diagnosis and the selec- tion of the most appropriate treatment options. Other benefits of PET scans include: • Faster than a traditional nuclear scan • Decreased radiation exposure • Increased sensitivity to limited blood flow • Increased sensitivity for those with large body mass • Less interference from soft tissue CIS also utilizes cardiac PET scanning in the Houma and Lafayette regions. Governor Proclaims May as Air Quality Awareness Month Gov. John Bel Edwards declared May as Air Quality Awareness Month in Louisiana. On May 2, 2018, Gov. Edwards announced that the entire state is “in compliance” with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, accord- ing to the EPA. Louisiana gained compliance thanks to improved ozone levels in the greater Baton Rouge area, which comprises East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, and Livingston parishes.  May is traditionally the start of ozone season, and the proclamation encourages citizens to become familiar with the Air Quality Index, to understand what causes ozone formation, and to take voluntary steps to help prevent ozone for- mation and improve air quality. Scott Schuber, MD