HJBR May/Jun 2024

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF BATON ROUGE I  MAY / JUN 2024 49 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalBR.com The Ascension Parish Health Unit is located at 1024 E. Ascension Complex Blvd. in Gonzales, La. Woman’s Hospital Reaccredited by American College of Surgeons NAPBC Woman’s Hospital has been reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons through their National Accreditation Program for Breast Cen- ters (NAPBC). BRG, Mary Bird Perkins Offer New Support Group for Local Breast Cancer Patients Baton Rouge General and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center are offering a monthly breast can- cer support group, providing patients an addi- tional resource as they walk through their breast cancer journey. Breast cancer is the most fre- quently diagnosed cancer among women in Lou- isiana and the U.S., and Black women in the state are more likely to die from the disease. “After a breast cancer diagnosis, everything changes,” said Everett Bonner, MD, a surgical breast oncologist and medical director of BRG’s breast surgery program. “The support of family and friends is key for patients, but connecting with a group of peers who have gone through simi- lar experience can be an invaluable shoulder to lean on.” Led by a Mary Bird Perkins licensed social worker, the support group provides a space for patients to share their stories, seek emotional sup- port, find answers to their questions from clini- cal experts, and connect with a community who shares their challenges. The group will meet the second Wednesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at BRG’s Bluebonnet campus. For more information, contact harmstrong@ marybird.com or (225) 215-0829. RSVPs recommended. Ochsner Health Nurses Honored by LA State Nursing Association Ten Ochsner Health nurses have been named to Louisiana State Nursing Association’s (LSNA) inaugural “40 under 40” list. This award recognizes future leaders of nursing in Louisiana. LSNA selected 40 outstanding nurse leaders 40 years of age and under who exemplify dedication to the nursing profession and demonstrate the qualities of a good leader. “Nurses provide an indispensable role in deliv- ering high quality healthcare to our commu- nities. This recognition is well-deserved and a testament to each nurse’s commitment to excel- lence in administering compassionate care to their patients. At Ochsner, we applaud this achieve- ment and extend a heartfelt congratulations to each honoree as their contributions to the medi- cal field are shaping a healthier future,” said Tif- fany Murdock, senior vice president, chief nursing officer, Ochsner Health. The following Ochsner Health nurses have been included on the list for 2024: • Alicia Augustine Bates, PhD, NP-C, CDCES, CNE, Ochsner Health Center – Denham Springs. • Allison Beard, BSN, RN, Ochsner School Nursing. • Brittany Hyatt, BSN, RN, CPN, St. Charles Parish Hospital. • Christina Grishman, MSN, RN Ochsner Health. • Kacey Christopher Wuertz, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans. • Kayla Rogers, BSN, RN, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge. • Mimi Gray, MSN, RN, CPN, Ochsner School Nursing. • Mohammed Rayyan, BSN, RN, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center. • Rachael Sood, BSN, MSN, RN, ANP-C, Ochsner Health Center - Metairie. • Crystal B. Risinger, BSN, RN, Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus. Woman’s Hospital Welcomes Kelly Schwartzenburg Cannon, MD, and Bianca Glueck to Lead New Perinatal Mental Health Unit Woman’s Hospital announced the hiring of Kelly Schwartzenburg Cannon, MD, as director of inpa- tient perinatal psychiatry and Bianca Glueck as clinical director. They will lead the new perinatal mental health unit at Woman’s Hospital which is scheduled to open September 2024. Cannon is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 12 years of experience in the inpatient clinical setting. She specializes in providing psychi- atric care for maternity and postpartum patients. A graduate of LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport, Cannon is proficient in the assess- ment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric issues and substance abuse and leads treatment planning through medication management and therapeutic interventions. She spent her resi- dency at LSUHSC/Ochsner New Orleans and most recently worked at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge as an attending inpatient psychiatrist. Glueck is a registered nurse with more than 12 years of experience in direct nursing care and administrative oversight in the healthcare indus- try. She earned a Master of Science in nursing and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Capella Uni- versity and an Associate of Science in nursing from Baton Rouge Community College. Glueck previ- ously served as assistant director of nursing and director of quality for Oceans Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge. She is a member of Post- partum Support International as well as the Ameri- can Psychiatric Nurses Association and is certified in perinatal mental health. The perinatal mental health unit at Woman’s Hospital will serve as Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of pregnant and postpar- tum women. Ochsner Health Utilizes Ablation System for Atrial Fibrillation Ochsner Health is bringing an advancement in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders to the New Orleans and Gulf South region utilizing a new cardiac ablation procedure, the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System. The innovative pro- cedure was performed at the John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute. The new cardiac ablation therapy offers patients a novel therapeutic approach that prioritizes safety and efficacy. This technological breakthrough promises to redefine standard cardiac ablation treatments, ushering in an era of enhanced patient outcomes with fewer complications. For more information about electrophysiol- ogy and heart rhythm disorders and treatment at Ochsner Health, visit www.ochsner.org/services/ electrophysiology-and-heart-rhythm-disorders. n