14 Memorial Medical Milestones • 2024 Issue 1 Moving to Lake Charles in 2004, Manley Jordan, MD, and his wife, Nancy, were eager to be closer to family and embrace a new community. Although it was a difficult decision for Dr. Jordan to leave an established pulmonology practice in Tennessee and move the family of four to a new city, they never expected that Lake Charles would be called “home” so quickly. “I knew it was the right move because of the quality of physicians I would be practicing with and the respect they had garnered,” says Dr. Jordan. “They were who you looked to when you didn’t know what to do, and I would let them take care of me and my family.” Guided by the resolve to make a difference, Dr. Jordan wanted to be part of a health system and a medical practice alongside those who did just that. A legacy of caring Dr. Jordan and his wife were both raised by parents who established the importance of giving back to their community in significant ways. The Jordans embodied these ideals in the professional practice of pulmonology, care for patients and in their personal lives as they raised their family to value service and involvement. “I have always loved giving back and being involved in the community,” says Nancy. “When I see a need, I have a desire to fill it. You don’t necessarily need to be a healthcare provider to make a difference.” Through The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial, the Jordan family continues to impact lives and pave the path for all people in SWLA to receive high-quality, equitable healthcare close to home. True to that commitment, Nancy serves on The Foundation’s Board of Trustees and works to advance the health system’s mission through programs and outreach. “It’s more than delivery of healthcare—it’s about ensuring that the community can thrive,” explains Dr. Jordan. “Memorial belongs to the community, and we are just stewards of the resources given to us.” Passing the torch As Dr. Jordan prepares for his well-deserved transition from chief medical officer into retirement in 2024, the legacy of humble service continues in a new way. “We can only hope that the groundwork of giving back that we have tried to instill in our children is passed on,” Dr. Jordan and Nancy say. Both of their sons, Andrew and Alex, have witnessed the character and hard work of their parents and are dedicated to carrying on that legacy. They, along with Andrew’s wife, Sydney, provide care and give back through their careers at Lake Charles Memorial Health System, and they live the mission as they raise their own families. After 20 years of valued service to Memorial, and for many more to come in his new journey, Dr. Jordan thanks the community by describing it only one way: “I’m the lucky one.” ‘I’m the lucky one’ Dr. Jordan reflects on a career—and lifetime—of caring Learn more about The Foundation To learn more about making a difference, visit lcmh.com/giving.
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