Implementing the Healthcare Anchor Network’s Best Practices to Transform Lives
As a health system, we are translating the vision of the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) into impactful initiatives in the communities we are privileged to serve.Tina Schaffer, M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, vice president, chief talent strategy and diversity officer, sheds light on our efforts to implement HAN’s best practices, driving meaningful change in communities and lives. “We…
Embracing the Call to Serve: Our First 10 Years in Washington Parish
In 2014, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System embarked on a journey to extend its mission to Washington Parish. What followed has been a decade of growth and unwavering commitment to serving a rural community with high-quality healthcare at Our Lady of the Angels Health.Answering the Call After being asked to help manage…
Clear Vision Ahead: Ophthalmology Residency Program’s Impact on Patients’ Lives
In the intricate world of ophthalmology, precision meets compassion, and delicate surgeries pave the path to clearer vision. Ophthalmology is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of eye-related conditions and diseases. Harshvardhan Chawla, MD, chief resident of LSU Health’s ophthalmology residency program, shares about his journey with the program and its…
Bridging the Gaps in Our Rural Communities
Our health system has added Health Equity as a strategic growth imperative. This foundational pillar is central as we work to ensure all our patients are treated the same and all in the communities we are privileged to serve have access to care.Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be…
Connecting Communities for Healthier, Inclusive Futures
To ensure we always meet the needs of the communities we serve, each hospital in our health system conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Assessing community health needs and developing appropriate plans to address them is essential to improving and sustaining the health of our communities. These CHNAs allow us to understand each individual…
Recognized for Leading the Work in Our Community
Two of our ministries were recognized for their efforts creating a culture of belonging and investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. St. Dominic Hospital Recognized for DEI Efforts Mississippi Healthcare Executives, the state chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, honored St. Dominic Hospital with its Diversity Equity & Inclusion Organizational Award…
How Health Leaders Network Empowers Providers to Succeed
Getting back to the basics of healthcare is all about focusing on the doctor-patient relationship — that precious time providers have to spend with their patients discussing what truly matters most to them. “As providers, we’re all concerned with how to make the time you have with your patients the most meaningful,” says Theron McCormick,…
A Lifetime of Giving: Darlene’s Volunteer Work at St. Bernadette’s
For Darlene Lovas, RN, BSN, volunteering at the St. Bernadette Community Clinic is a calling and an extension of her professional nursing career. The clinic, an outreach ministry supported by Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation, serves underinsured people and those experiencing homelessness by providing non-emergency medical and dental care services. Darlene’s dedication and commitment to…
Keep Your Dorm Clean: 8 Tips for a Fresh and Tidy College Life
Welcome to dorm life — a place where freedom, fun and, let’s face it, a bit of messiness collide. Whether you’re a first-time college student excited about your new space or a parent nervously sending your kid off to their home away from home, keeping that dorm room clean is key to staying healthy and…
