Opelousas General Health System

Our 12th annual Community Baby Shower is quickly approaching! We are thrilled to welcome new and expecting moms to The Historic Delta Grand on Thursday, August 8th from 5-7pm for free supplies, giveaways, and community resources. Thank you to our sponsors Healthy Blue , Louisiana Healthcare Connections , Aetna Better Health , Quest Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and Raising Cane's for your generosity and support of this event. Visit our event page for more details!

Summer is wrapping up, and you know what that means….it’s almost #backtoschool time.🚌 While you’re packing up those backpacks for your kiddos, make sure you call your primary care physician for a wellness check to start the school year off healthy! 🎒 Looking for a new family physician? Visit https://lnkd.in/eqmDWaeQ to find one today!

OGHS is now hiring registered nurses to join our team! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eqTUrJXr

Anna Muesing is being ACKNOWLEDGED as the spotlight employee for July 2024. We would like to INTRODUCE Anna, who has been a member of our OGHS family for the DURATION of 5 years. Anna is an Operational Excellence Partner and works in the Performance Excellence Department. Anna’s EXPLANATION of her various duties: Anna is responsible for all of the non-clinical Performance Improvement (PI) projects for both Main and South Campuses. She also manages some high-level clinical PI projects. She teaches data driven practices to all departmental staff that are undergoing improvement projects and provides reporting to various departments hospital wide. She is also currently spending time at OGHS Imaging assisting with projects until the new director is selected. What Anna likes about working at OGHS: Anna says she enjoys working with her co-workers and loves getting to do projects that involve all areas of the hospital. She enjoys getting to know so many of the amazing employees that work here. What Anna would like everyone to know about her: Anna would like everyone to know that she has a passion for taking care of both employees and patients! Originally, she got into healthcare to help solve the complex issues that all bedside providers face. What Anna is most thankful for: Anna says first and foremost, she is most thankful for her faith. She is blessed to have a close relationship with Jesus Christ. Second, she is thankful for her incredible, supportive husband and her wonderful 13-month old son, Ezra. Anna says she is always willing to share photos of him. opelousasgeneral.com

What emotion are you feeling today ⁉️ We are celebrating #WorldEmojiDay by showing off some of the most commonly used and expressive emojis with our staff. Comment your favorite emoji below! Are you…..? Happy to be here! - 🙂 Tired, so tired you could say I’m beat - 😴 Excited for the end of the week- 🤩 Melting in this heat - 🫠 opelousasgeneral.com

Have you heard the news?!👂 Opelousas General Health System's Women's Services staff in partnership with our Chief of Staff, Dr. Kim Dakin, received the following scores for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Hearing Screening Program: - 100% Screening Rate - 0% Loss to Follow-Up Rate - 90% Diagnosed by 3 months of Age These scores represent hearing screens done in the hospital prior to discharge. If they “fail” the test, it is repeated. If it "fails" again, they are referred to an audiologist once discharged. All patients that were referred kept their follow-up appointment! “We are very proud of this accomplishment! It's definitely a team effort from all of the nursery staff.” Ellen Carey, Women’s Services Manager Congratulations to this team! opelousasgeneral.com

Did you know that 7 of the top 10 causes of death in the United States stem from a chronic illness? For over 160 million people, each day is affected by a chronic disease or disability. In an effort to advocate for all people with chronic conditions, July 10th is acknowledged annually as Chronic Disease Day. Today, and everyday, we stand with those who by life altering and often debilitating diagnoses. If you or someone you know are looking for a primary care physician, we can help. Visit https://lnkd.in/eqmDWaeQ to see our full provider list.

We are immensely proud of our physician assistant Mark Nelson with OGHS Orthopaedic Clinic and his inspiring story of becoming a donor heart recipient. He is representing Team Louisiana in the Transplant Games of America from July 5-10 in Birmingham, Alabama. We wish Mark the best of luck in the competition. Be inspired. Be an organ donor. Click the link below to learn more about the Transplant Games of America!

Happy 4th of July from our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee! 🎆 🗽 OGHS employees enjoyed sweet, festive treats to celebrate our nation's independence. We hope your day is surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones on this holiday! #ourfamilycaringforyours opelousasgeneral.com

Lance Armentor, President & CEO of Opelousas General Health System, has announced the appointment of Daryl Cetnar, who joined the Opelousas General Health System staff as Director of Marketing effective June 24, 2024. “We are thrilled to welcome Daryl as our new Director of Marketing. His extensive experience and proven track record in marketing and public relations will be invaluable to our health system. With over 25 years in the field, he brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative strategies that will enhance our communication efforts and strengthen our connection with the community. We look forward to the positive impact that he will undoubtedly make in advancing our mission and promoting the exceptional care we provide.” said Lance Armentor. To read more about this new appointment, click here: https://bit.ly/3zt7VAr