HJBR Nov/Dec 2023

62 NOV / DEC 2023  I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF BATON ROUGE   Hospital Rounds Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, Our Lady of the Lake Assumption, Our Lady of the Lake Livings- ton, and other ambulatory sites. “Lesley is a proven leader with the ability to ensure Our Lady of the Lake Health continues to bring world-class care and excellent patient experience to the people in Assumption, Ascen- sion, Livingston and North Baton Rouge,” shared Chuck Spicer, president of Our Lady of the Lake Health. “In this new role, Lesley will lead day-to- day operations and strategic initiatives that will benefit the community and the people we are privileged to serve.” Tilley currently serves Our Lady of the Lake as VP of operations. Her role has robust responsibility for end-to-end operations at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in the areas of respira- tory therapy, care management, post-acute/ther- apy services, trauma program, emergency depart- ment, mental behavioral health service line, linen services, and inpatient laboratory services. She previously served as VP of population health for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health Sys- tem from 2015-2018 and VP of operations for Franciscan Health and Wellness. Lesley holds vari- ous nursing degrees and anticipates completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice in fall 2024. Woman’s Hospital, Southern University’s Human Jukebox and Fabulous Dancing Dolls Announce Partnership Woman’s Hospital announced their partnership with Southern University’s Human Jukebox March- ing Band and Fabulous Dancing Dolls at a cele- bration event held at the hospital. Patients and employees enjoyed performances by the band and dance troupe, and dignitaries from Southern University toured Woman’s Cancer Pavilion and Mother/Baby Unit. “Southern University is such an important part of our community and the Woman’s family, so we’re especially proud to announce our partner- ship with the Fabulous Dancing Dolls and The Human Jukebox. These band members are not just entertainers, they are students, scholars, and our future leaders. Their star power will champion women’s health across our community and state,” said Woman’s Hospital President and CEO Rene Ragas. The Fabulous Dancing Dolls and Human Juke- box will raise awareness of Woman’s Make Your Health a Priority campaign, promoting the impor- tance of regular breast and gynecologic health screenings through the Woman’s Health Chal- lenge social media campaign and on-campus events. In addition, Woman’s was recognized with an interactive gameday experience and halftime show presentation at the Southern versus Florida A&M University football game on Oct. 7. “We are honored to partner with Woman’s Hospital to advocate for the health and wellness of women in our great city. We hope this cam- paign will also spark attention around the globe. We trust that our performances will help increase awareness to this effort,” stated Kedric Taylor, EdD, director of bands for The Human Jukebox. During the Spring 2024 semester, the univer- sity will host an on-campus enrichment summit where Woman’s panel of experts will educate stu- dents on a host of topics including how to pre- vent, detect, and address breast and gynecologic Woman’s Hospital announced their partnership with Southern University’s Human Jukebox Marching Band and Fabulous Dancing Dolls at a celebration event held at the hospital. Pictured here, from left to right, are Southern University’s Director of Bands Kendric Taylor, EdD; Woman’s Hospital VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Renada Deschamp; Woman’s Hospital President & CEO Rene Ragas; Fabulous Dancing Dolls 2023 Captain Kyre Walker; Human Jukebox 2023 Drum Major Natoj Johnson; and Woman’s Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Cheri Johnson.