HJBR Nov/Dec 2020

30 NOV / DEC 2020  I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF BATON ROUGE   Healthcare Briefs degree in biomedical science and a doctorate degree from William Carey University in Hatties- burg. He’ll take care of patients at BRGP – Fam- ily Medicine in Denham Springs, located at 1286 Del Este Avenue. Levron is originally from Thibodaux and received an undergraduate degree in biology from Nicholls State University. He completed a doctorate degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2017 and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Louisiana Association of Family Physicians. Levron is here to serve the community at BRGP – Blue- bonnet Family Clinic, located at 9241 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite B. Mary Bird Perkins-OLOL Cancer Center Launches Helping Hands Online Registry Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center launched the Helping Hands online reg- istry. The website allows cancer patients to invite friends and family members to help with essen- tial non-medical related tasks such as providing transportation to and from treatment, mowing the lawn, taking the dog for a walk, grocery shop- ping – important tasks individuals may have diffi- culty accomplishing due to receiving cancer care. In essence, the registry allows patients to create and post an online “wish list” of tasks they need fulfilled, and invite people they know to sign up to offer support. The Helping Hands registry is a product of a generous donation fromMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Board Chair and Philanthropist Art Favre. In 2016, Favre presented a $1 million gift. A por- tion of the donation established the Favre Family Award for Innovation through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation to help the Cancer Center pioneer even more innovative and creative solu- tions to benefit the thousands of patients served throughout the Gulf South region. “Innovation helps push the boundaries of what we know about cancer and how the disease is treated,” said Favre. “We are fortunate to have some of the best cancer experts in the country right here at Mary Bird Perkins-Our Lady of the Cancer Center. I knew this was an investment that would have tremendous reach and power, and the Helping Hands registry is a prime example of conquering cancer differently through a unique approach.” The Helping Hands registry allows patients receiving cancer care to utilize the service for free. Patients can sign up at helpinghandsmbp.com. Todd Stevens, president and chief executive officer, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, stated that the award was developed as an internal com- petition where team members and physicians submit their most innovative ideas and a com- mittee of peers choose the project with the most promise and impact. The winning entry receives a Favre Family Award for Innovation grant to bring the idea to life. “Projects in the past have ranged from helping ensure head and neck cancer patients stay nutri- tionally sound during treatment to developing technology for enhancing lung cancer radiation treatments, as well as other initiatives to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer for patients,” said Stevens. He noted that the Helping Hands registry was submitted by Mary Bird Perkins’ cancer naviga- tion and marketing departments. “In this COVID-19 era, this project is especially timely,” said Stevens. “People who typically help their loved ones with tasks may be ill or immuno- compromised themselves and unable to assist as usual. Helping Hands gives patients access to more resources. I want to thank Mr. Favre and the navigation and marketing departments for creat- ing this new tool that will go a long way toward impacting the quality of life for many patients, which in turn provides for a better outcome.” Pediatric Gastroenterologist Joins Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Gastro- enterology welcomed Aimee Caillet, MD, to its team of gastroenterologists where she will treat and manage a range of digestive diseases includ- ing Crohn’s disease, diarrhea, food allergies, gas- troesophageal reflux disease, and others. Caillet received a medical degree from Loui- siana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, La. She completed a pediatric resi- dency at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. and a fellowship in pediatric gas- troenterology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. She is certified by the American Board of Pediat- rics and is a member of several industry societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Gastroenterological Association, and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroen- terology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Caillet joins Ghanim Aljomah, MD, at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Gastroenterology, located at 8200 Constantin Boulevard, in serv- ing patients throughout the Baton Rouge area. The Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health net- work also includes pediatric gastroenterologists Jatinder Bhardwaj, MD, and Firooz Jalili, MD, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s in Lafayette. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Launches COVID-19 Recovery Resource Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group launched a service to assist those who continue to expe- rience ongoing medical problems associated with their recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Those recovered from COVID-19 can call (888) 977-0336 toll-free Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. to be connected to appropri- ate follow-up medical care based on their spe- cific symptoms. “Months into this pandemic, we continue to learn about the long-term effects COVID-19 has on the body and it’s not the same for everyone,” said Dr. John Fraiche, Our Lady of the Lake Phy- sician Group. “We know that many people may not know where to begin to get treatment for a symptom or multiple symptoms, but our provid- ers are here to help them navigate their recov- ery journey.” Aimee Caillet, MD