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62 NOV / DEC 2022  I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF BATON ROUGE   Hospital Rounds more than 30 years of healthcare marketing and communications experience to the role, having worked in faith-based, not-for-profit, and for-profit health systems across the Gulf South. For the past four years, she has served as the health system’s Vice President of Marketing. “Catherine has guided our ministry through countless natural disasters, our entry into social and digital marketing and our move towards a unified brand identity. I have personally appre- ciated Catherine’s knowledge, expertise and counsel and we are eternally grateful for her ser- vice over the years,” stated Richard Vath, MD, FMOLHS CEO. “While Catherine’s skill and wis- dom will be missed, I am excited to see the future of our marketing and communications efforts as Janice builds upon the strong foundation already in place.” “Our health system is positioned for success well into the future,” said Lamy, “I am honored to be selected for this role and grateful to both Dr. Vath and Catherine for their guidance and trust during this transition.” FMOLHS is a leading healthcare provider and innovator in five markets across Louisiana and Mis- sissippi. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, FMOLHS includes a network of nine hospitals, more than 150 clinics and over 1,300 employed providers, and employs more than 18,000 team members. Ochsner 65 Plus – Bocage to Open on Jefferson Highway Ochsner Baton Rouge began accepting patients on Sept. 27 for Ochsner 65 Plus – Bocage at 7949 Jefferson Highway, Suite B. A new patient-care concept from Ochsner, the clinic is a destination for patients 65 and over. It is designed to include a primary care clinic, gym, and a community center for socializing in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. The 11,844-square-foot facility represents an investment of $3.15 million. “Ochsner Health is dedicated to caring for all patient populations across the greater Baton Rouge region,” stated Chuck Daigle, CEO, Och- sner Baton Rouge. “Ochsner 65 Plus is a special setting for patients. It provides older adults with a customized care team dedicated to their unique needs and focused on those things most impor- tant to patients.” Ochsner 65 Plus visits are typically longer than traditional primary care visits, allowing patients to schedule physician appointments up to an hour. The clinic also offers same-day and next- day appointment scheduling. Patients and their care teams get to know one another, and family and friends are welcome. Patients can also take advantage of wellness classes and social events. Healthcare offerings and community activities include: • Arts and crafts. • Cooking demonstrations. • Card games. • Guest speakers. • Chair yoga. • Group fitness classes. • Immunizations. • Infusions. • Hearing and vision screening. Ochsner 65 Plus staff also help in obtaining diffi- cult-to-acquire medications, assist with insurance, obtain financial assistance, and navigate digital health options. Ochsner 65 Plus – Bocage accepts traditional Medicare and Medicare supplements, along with Medicare Advantage plans offered by Ochsner Health Plan, Humana, Peoples Health, and Blue Cross. Appointments can be scheduled online, and guided tours are available. Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Names Brian Cordasco as VP, Hospital and Clinic Operations Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital announced Brian Cordasco as its new vice presi- dent of hospital and clinic operations. Cordasco previously served as senior director for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, where he focused largely on general and specialty pediat- ric operations. In his new role, Cordasco will con- tinue to support Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health physician practices and will now oversee the hospital operations for the Children’s Hospital. “Brian brings a wealth of expertise in pediat- ric healthcare to this role from his experiences both inside and outside our organization,” said Stephanie Manson, Our Lady of the Lake Health chief operating officer. “I’m confident his knowl- edge and passion for his work will help Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital continue to grow and thrive.” Cordasco is board-certified in healthcare