August 22, 2024

Our Lady of the Lake Heart and Vascular Institute recently received official Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), marking a significant milestone as the first medical center in the Baton Rouge region to achieve this designation. The center is just one of three medical facilities in the state with the accreditation.

August 22, 2024

A fall health summit focused on navigating health equity and access in Louisiana through technology will be held Oct. 22-23. Early bird registration is now underway.

August 8, 2024

The LHA announced its 2024-2025 Board of Trustee officers and newly-elected board members during its annual membership meeting on July 22.

August 8, 2024

Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge (SGBR) welcomed David Kelter, MD, as the 20th fellow to be trained by the group. Kelter was chosen from 83 applicants for the highly selective program for 2024-2025.

Under the guidance of the experienced physicians at SGBR, fellows like Kelter gain hands-on training and gradually assume the role of primary surgeon. The program focuses on minimally invasive and robotic surgeries to ensure fellows acquire extensive expertise in these advanced techniques.

August 8, 2024

Catherine O’Neal, MD, has been appointed to the newly created role of chief academic officer for the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS). In her new position, O’Neal will leverage her passion and commitment to graduate medical education to advance the health system’s strategic academic vision. She will focus on ensuring alignment and consistency with all academic partners across the health system.