HJBR Jan/Feb 2022

60 JAN / FEB 2022  I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF BATON ROUGE   Hospital Rounds Baton Rouge. Daigle will continue to lead Och- sner LSU Health as CEO until a leadership transi- tion is announced. As CEO, he worked in partnership with LSU Health Shreveport to recruit 280 new physicians, growing the team to include more than 500 pro- viders in 70 specialties. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport has also added more than 800 employ- ees, reopened St. Mary Medical Center with a dedicated women’s and children’s center and expanded services for behavioral health with the opening of Louisiana Behavioral Health in partner- ship with Oceans Healthcare. “I am excited to return home and continue the great work being done to expand access to care across greater Baton Rouge and Lake Charles,” said Daigle. “As COVID-19 has illustrated, improv- ing access to care and growing to serve and care for our communities has never been more critical than it is now. Our team remains committed to addressing the most important healthcare needs in the communities we serve and investing in well- ness, screenings, and prevention to keep people healthy.” Daigle holds both a Master of Business Admin- istration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana State University. Children’s Hospital NO’s Specialty ClinicWelcomes Jessica Hoffmann Picone, PhD Jessica Hoffmann Picone, PhD, joined the Baton Rouge specialty care team for Children’s Hospi- tal New Orleans and will now treat outpatient pediatric psychotherapy patients, patients with comorbid medical diagnoses and patients with Lane Honored as PlatinumAward Hospital Partner by LOPA Lane Regional Medical Center received the 2021 Platinum Award, the highest honor awarded, for extraordinary efforts in the Workplace Partnership for Life campaign from the Louisiana Organ Pro- curement Agency (LOPA). Workplace Partnership for Life is a national ini- tiative that unites the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the organ donation com- munity with workplaces throughout the nation to spread the word about the importance of dona- tion. Platinum recognition signifies Lane’s commit- ment to being a workplace partner and spread- ing awareness and promoting donor registration. To achieve this distinction, Lane continues to honor organ, eye and tissue donors by support- ing LOPA’s events during the year and also uses available resources to spread awareness and infor- mation at every opportunity. The shared goal of the campaign is to promote a “donation-friendly America” by fostering organ donation education and creating opportunities for individuals to sign up to save lives. “We are proud to support LOPA’s mission to promote organ, eye and tissue donation,” said Larry Meese, CEO. “We realize the positive impact that organ donation can have on both recipients as well as a donor’s family.” One organ donor can potentially save up to eight lives. More than 50 people can benefit from one donor’s tissue donation. To learn more, visit www.lopa.org . Baton Rouge General Adds Bone Health Center at Bluebonnet Campus Baton Rouge General (BRG) announced a new Bone Health Center, led by Angela Roy, PA-C. Cer- tified by the National Osteoporosis Foundation as a fracture liaison specialist, Roy specializes in diag- nosing and treating osteoporosis. “There are many factors that can increase your risk of developing osteoporosis, including a fam- ily history, smoking, a diet low in calcium and vita- min D, and certain conditions like type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel dis- ease,” Roy said. “The best defense is taking steps to prevent osteoporosis, like proper nutrition and an active lifestyle. If you are concerned about your bone health or your risk for osteoporosis, talk to your doctor about getting a thorough evaluation.” Roy received a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science and a Master of Medical Science in Physi- cian Assistant Studies from Our Lady of the Lake College. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, her expe- rience includes orthopedics, rheumatology and bone health. Roy is also a member of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the Rheumatology Alli- ance of Louisiana and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. BRG’sBoneHealthCenter is locatedat8595Picardy Ave., Suite 300. A physician referral is required. Ochsner Baton Rouge Expands Leadership Team Ochsner Baton Rouge announced the appoint- ment of Charles D. “Chuck” Daigle as regional CEO, Ochsner Baton Rouge and Lake Charles. Daigle joins the Ochsner Baton Rouge team after serving as the CEO for Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport since its inception in 2018. Daigle will work collaboratively with Eric McMillen, who will continue overseeing hospital and surgical opera- tions as CEO of Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove (surgical hospital) and Ochsner Medical Complex – Iberville (emergency department). “Ochsner Health is invested in the health and future of Baton Rouge and Lake Charles. We’re honored to continue caring for the community and will continue expanding services and resources to build a healthier, stronger future for Louisiana,” said Warner L. Thomas, president and CEO, Och- sner Health. “It’s been incredible to witness the transformation of healthcare in North Louisiana under Chuck Daigle’s leadership and we know his enhanced collaboration with our regional leader- ship team will deliver more critical services, cre- ate economic opportunity and job growth, and enhance the use of health innovation and tech- nology across these communities.” In this new role, Daigle will oversee Ochsner’s continued commitment to improving healthcare access, expanding services and enhancing the patient experience across greater Baton Rouge. He will also oversee and support Ochsner CHRIS- TUS Health Centers in Lake Charles by connecting these health centers with Ochsner resources from Jessica Hoffmann Picone, PhD