HJBR Nov/Dec 2019

Healthcare Journal of BATON ROUGE I  NOV / DEC 2019 39 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalBR.com them. In a city the size of Baton Rouge, it’s one of those small-town moments that really syner- gize things.” CIS is First in State to Use New Imaging Catheter for Coronary Interventions Dr. Nayan Agarwal, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zach- ary, is the first in Louisiana to use the OPTICROSS HD IVUS 60 MHz Imaging Catheter which pro- vides better imaging during coronary procedures. The procedure was performed at Lane Regional Medical Center. This new, advanced technology by Boston Sci- entific offers increased stent visibility and clearer resolution to confirm proper stent placement to the vessel wall, and it detects fine structures not visible with older models. “The clarity of the images produced from this new catheter is a game changer for physicians,” explained Agarwal. “This tool makes it much eas- ier for us to interpret the details of each case, ulti- mately improving the outcomes of our patients.” Dr. Nayan Agarwal, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zach- ary, is the first in Louisiana to use the OPTICROSS HD IVUS 60 MHz Imaging Catheter which pro- vides better imaging during coronary procedure. Louisiana Nursing Home Association Honors Long-Term Care Professionals Statewide The Louisiana Nursing Home Association (LNHA) honored individuals who excel in provid- ing person-centered care to the residents they serve. Each year at the LNHA Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans, the LNHA Awards Luncheon recognizes and honors these individ- uals who set the standard for quality long-term care in our state.  The 2019 LNHA Award recipients are: Administrator of the Year: Trey Prudhomme, Heritage Manor of Ville Platte, Ville Platte Director of Nursing (DON) of the Year: Laura Campbell, Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Shreveport Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) of the Year: Mary Avant, Heritage Manor of Houma, Houma, and Cheryl Brown, Shreveport Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Shreveport Medical Director of the Year: Dr. Robert Her- nandez, Heritage Manor Stratmore Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Shreveport Social Service Director of the Year: Robin Stra- han, Heritage Healthcare Center, Hammond Resident Activity Director of the Year: Brenda Shelton, Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond Food Service Supervisor of the Year: Sue Bou- dreaux, The Woodlands Healthcare Center, Leesville Group Volunteer of the Year: Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Heritage Manor of Man- deville, Mandeville Adult Volunteer of the Year: Laura Wheeler, Forest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Jonesboro Hometown Hero of the Year: Jody DePriest, Pathway South, New Orleans The Hometown Hero Award, added in 2019, is awarded to an individual who exhibited on-the- job courage and strength coupled with selfless- ness and compassion on years when there is an emergency or disaster such as Hurricane Barry. CNA of the Year by Region: Region 1: Phyllis Malbrough, The Oaks of Houma, Houma Region 2: Kathy Walls, Hammond Nursing Home, Hammond Region 3: Alma Wilson, Heritage Manor of Opelousas, Opelousas Region 4: Barbara Boyd, The Summit, Alexandria Region 5: Melba Tatum, Forest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Jonesboro Region 6: Brenda Washington, Pilgrim Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bossier City Region 7: Lawana White, Landmark of Lake Charles, Lake Charles Pioneer Award: Henry Burch, Metairie The Pioneer Award is given to a hardworking, passionate individual with a pioneering spirit who paved the way for others in the long-term care profession. Better Life Award: Senate President John Alario, Jr., Baton Rouge The Better Life Award recipient, selected by LNHA board president, is awarded to an excep- tional individual who improved the lives of the elderly and disabled in Louisiana. Paving theWay to Cooking More HealthyMeals at Home While Louisiana is famous for its rich food, the same can’t be said for the health of its residents. Many families struggle to incorporate enough Cardiovascular Institute of the South Zachary Pictured L-R: Walter Kipp, RT, Meagan Holcombe, RN, Joe Pierce, RT, Donnie Guidry, Dr. Agarwal, Eric Rome, RN, Stewart McCall with Bos- ton Scientific, Tyler Perritt, RN, and Nedra Wright, RN.