2 Memorial Medical Milestones • 2024 Issue 1 MEDICAL MILESTONES is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Information in MEDICAL MILESTONES comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. To recommend this subscription to a friend or family member, or to request to be removed from this mailing, email marketing@lcmh.com. 2024 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Knowledge is power We provide trauma training to the community so you know what to do in an emergency. Recognizing excellence Help us congratulate the winners of our new Golden Stethoscope Award! Page 4 Don’t put off primary care After prostate cancer, this patient urges others to pay attention to annual screenings. Page 12 The Memorial difference See what sets us apart in the treatment of breast cancer. Page 8 Advanced training means the best in care Our childbirth care team is more prepared than ever, thanks to realistic simulations. Page 15 16 Recent recognitions Lake Charles named Great Community Hospital In August 2023 Lake Charles Memorial was named on the Becker’s Healthcare list of “Great Community Hospitals.” This list celebrates hospitals’ dedication to optimizing healthcare in their community. The hospitals named are known for clinical excellence, compassionate care and economic impact on their communities. Their expertise helps expand care access to patients who would otherwise face barriers such as cost or distance. According to the American Hospital Association, there are currently 5,157 community hospitals in the United States. This places Lake Charles Memorial in the top 3%. Newsweek names Lake Charles a Best-in-State hospital for 2024 Lake Charles Memorial Health System has been named on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2024. This ranking was created to identify the top hospitals at the state level for proximity and access. “This recognition is a direct reflection of our healthcare team and their tireless commitment to providing quality care to our family, friends and neighbors,” says Devon Hyde, President and CEO.
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