April 4, 2024

Woman’s Hospital has been reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons through their National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). The three-year accreditation certifies the hospital’s commitment to providing the best possible care to patients with diseases of the breast. 

April 4, 2024

Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC) and Lafayette-based Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists, LLC (LOS), announced their intentions to become the founding divisions of a newly combined orthopedic group practice - Gulf South Orthopedic Partners.. The partnership is unique in that it allows each division to continue to operate in their respective markets under their existing brands of LOS and BROC, while at the same time coordinating their combined resources and expertise to benefit all patients across a broader region.

April 4, 2024

Woman’s Hospital announced the hiring of Kelly Schwartzenburg Cannon, MD, as director of inpatient 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 psychiatric care for maternity and postpartum patients. 

April 4, 2024

The following article, by Julie O’Donoghue, was published in the Louisiana Illuminator at Home • Louisiana Illuminator (lailluminator.com)

Louisiana lawmakers would mandate the state’s Medicaid program cover treatment for menopause and perimenopause symptoms under proposed legislation. 

April 4, 2024

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.