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54 MAR / APR 2025  I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF BATON ROUGE   Hospital Rounds Ave. in New Orleans. Walker’s Imaginarium is made possible entirely through philanthropic support. The project is a first-of-its-kind, 15,000-square-foot child enrich- ment center planned for the main campus of Chil- dren’s Hospital New Orleans that will provide a therapeutic environment for children of all ages and abilities to find joy and thrive throughout their hospital stay. Named in memory of Walker Beery, who founded nonprofit Kids Join the Fight before losing his own battle to pediatric brain can- cer, Walker’s Imaginarium will serve as a place of healing and enrichment for children — a space where kids can play and momentarily forget they are sick. Child enrichment leads to improved quality, outcomes, and patient family experiences. Fami- lies also need a space to be families while expe- riencing a hospital stay, which can be a hard and stressful time for both parents and siblings. Some- thing as simple as a walk outside or a moment to step away and dance can provide a tremen- dous amount of respite. The imaginative escape of Walker’s Imaginarium will also offer patients and their families an opportunity to connect and form communities of support that would other- wise be difficult in isolated patient rooms or nurs- ing units. n Woman’s Lesley Tilley to Lead Capital Area Go Red forWomenMovement The American Heart Association announced Lesley Tilley, chief operating officer of Woman’s Hospital, as the community volunteer chair of the 2024-2025 Capital Area Go Red for Women move- ment. Go Red for Women is a worldwide initia- tive of the American Heart Association to increase women’s heart health awareness and to serve as a catalyst for change to improve women’s lives locally, nationally, and globally. “I have worked in healthcare as a nurse for 30+ years, and I have a deep commitment to address- ing our community’s health and wellness needs,” said Tilley. “Additionally, cardiovascular disease has affected both sides of my family - my mother, father, father-in-law, and husband. Without the work of the Go Red for Women movement and the American Heart Association, I may not have these people in my life today. This initiative is important to me because it educates women about their risks and empowers them to take pro- active steps toward heart health through advo- cacy, support, and community engagement that actively make a difference across Baton Rouge.” Our Lady of the Lake Appoints Steve Elsenrath as Environmental Services Director Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center announced the appointment of Steve Elsenrath as its new director of Environmental Services. Elsen- rath brings over 15 years of experience, including nine years in healthcare, to this critical role. “Steve’s dedication to creating positive change and supporting our team’s growth is truly inspiring,” said Gordon Heiselbetz, vice presi- dent of Support Services. “His leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our mission to provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.” Elsenrath earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and Education fromWilliam Carey University. Children’s Hospital NO, Now Manning Family Children’s, Breaks Ground forWalker’s Imaginarium The groundbreaking for Walker’s Imaginarium at Children’s Hospital New Orleans (now Manning Family Children’s) was held Jan. 28. The event was held at the hospital, located at 200 Henry Clay Lesley Tilley Steve Elsenrath Children’s Hospital New Orleans (now Manning Family Children's) celebrated the groundbreaking of Walker’s Imagainarium, a two- story child enrichment center planned for Children’s Hospital’s Main Campus, and envisioned in partnership with Kids Join the Fight.