Take a look at our history! Page 10 State-of-the-art heart care Page 16 Summer 2022 Memorial MEDICAL MILESTONES 2022 1952
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. 2022 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. A ‘power couple’ These doctors bring their “A” game at work and at home. What is an OB-GYN? Learn more about these doctors, who care for women from childbirth through their golden years. Page 6 A Memorial legend Meet the man who laid the foundation for the heart and vascular program at LCMH. Page 15 Cancer care close to home Traveling to a bigger city is a thing of the past—at LCMHS, we have everything you need. Page 8 The best in heart care See why three patients have a new lease on life after their TAVR procedures. Page 16 4 L’Auberge Casino Resort lcmh.com/gala 10.7.22 Auction & Entertainment Fashion with Purpose AMasquerade Gala Benefiting the Cancer Fund The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital welcomes Sol Halliburton as the new executive director. She oversees the strategic development and direction of philanthropic partnerships with the community and generous donors. Halliburton brings more than 30 years of global experience in nonprofit, healthcare, hospitality and online retail industries, as well as an extensive background in fundraising. For the past seven years, she has served as the executive director of Johnston Health UNC in Smithfield, North Carolina. Prior to that, she was the development director for the Sandhills Region of the American Heart Association in Morrisville, North Carolina, and senior community manager for the American Cancer Society in Raleigh. Get to know The Foundation’s executive director You can make a difference! Contact The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital or check out the 2021 Annual Report at lcmh.com/annualreport21 to see how our generous donors impact our patients and our community. Your gifts make a difference. 1 PHILANTHROPY IMPACT REPORT Your gifts make a difference. 2 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
Board of Directors Dr. Neil Aspinwall, Chairman Denise Rau, Chairperson-Elect/Vice Chairperson & Secretary Dr. Mitch Adrian, Past Chairman Devon Hyde, President/CEO & Assistant Secretary Dawn Johnson, Treasurer Daniel Hall, DPM, Medical Staff President Edward Bergen, DO, Medical Staff President-Elect Jason Langhofer, DO, Medical Staff Past President Judge Gene Thibodeaux, Trustee William “Randy” Condos, Jr., MD, Trustee Amanda Ellington, MD, Trustee Gregory Lugo, MD, Trustee Mr. Joe Miller, Jr., Trustee Mr. Louis Todd, Sr., Trustee Since the doors opened on Oct. 23, 1952, Lake Charles Memorial has been a cornerstone in the community, responding to the most immediate and primary needs of southwest Louisiana. Babies take their first breath, health is restored and lives are saved at our facilities every day. We offer a place on our team for 2,700plus employees to provide for their families and reach their career goals. And we invest in the latest technologies that allow caregivers and providers to optimize your health. As we consider our profound growth over these 70 years of service, we are reminded of every milestone that paved the way. From one facility in 1952 to a complete and comprehensive health system encompassing four campuses and 21 additional sites in 2022, our mission remains the same: improve the health of the people of southwest Louisiana. As you browse the pages of this issue, you will learn more about the team of brilliant and compassionate physicians who work tirelessly to care for patients. You may read about individuals whose quality of life has been restored after incredible, lifesaving procedures and treatments. I hope you share my joy as you read their stories and even find some helpful advice along the way. I thank you for your continued support and trust. We take seriously our responsibility to continue to grow and expand our healthcare services to meet every healthcare need of our community. We are your community hospital, and when you think of your healthcare home, we hope you think of Memorial. Wishing you good health, Devon Hyde, President and CEO lcmh.com 3 From the CEO
Dr. Ellington says. “But it works for our lifestyle and priorities. We are lucky to have people in our lives who help us every day. It truly takes a village.” Learning something new Both surgeons have performed minimally invasive surgeries for several years. Their interest in performing these types of surgeries robotically came at different times. Dr. Doumite was eager to train and begin on the da Vinci surgical system in March 2021. The visualization of anatomy, precision and better outcomes for patients eventually won over Dr. Ellington, and she began pursuing robotic-assisted surgery to incorporate it into her practice as well. Despite how it sounds, robots don’t perform the surgeries. During robotic-assisted surgery, the surgeon sits at a computer console and controls the robot’s arms, which have tiny surgical instruments attached to them. A thin tube with a camera attached to one of the instruments allows the surgeon to view a magnified 3-D image of the body as they perform the surgery. The robotic arms match the surgeon’s hand motions as the procedure is performed. This means the surgeon is 100% in control. Tiny cuts, big benefits Dr. Doumite is the first general surgeon at Lake Charles Memorial to For the past five years of their marriage, Darin Doumite, MD, and Amanda Ellington, MD, have worked together to build two things: a general surgery practice with Memorial Medical Group and their own family at home. “Our children often ask us, ‘Who is on call this weekend?’ It’s funny to me that as young as they are, they seem to understand the kind of work we do,” says Dr. Ellington. The two met in residency and were both in the general surgery program. They knew it was likely that they would end up at the same hospital, but it was a bit of an adjustment the first year. Over time they figured out how to help each other, and they agree that balancing a busy work schedule with family time is easier because they’re in the same field of medicine. “There’s a tiny bit of competition that’s always there; most surgeons have that competitive edge,” Two surgeons, ONE 4 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
take the initiative to incorporate this new skill into his practice. Since then he has performed over 500 general surgeries using the da Vinci robot, including gall bladder, appendix removals, hernia repairs and more. What once was a major surgery can now be done with just a few tiny incisions. “I have seen my patients’ average length of stay on major colon resections decrease from five days to two and a half days,” says Dr. Doumite. “Patients are using less narcotics for pain control and are returning to full activity in two weeks after hernia repair. I truly believe robotics is here to stay. I’m excited we can offer the latest and greatest surgical technology to our community.” Once Dr. Ellington witnessed the dramatic patient outcomes that her husband’s patients experienced, she wanted to be able to offer that to her patients as well. She began training and, about a year after her husband, started using this innovative technology in her practice. Expanding what’s possible Robotics is rapidly changing the field of minimally invasive general surgery at Lake Charles Memorial Health System, especially for Drs. Doumite and Ellington. These motivated and compassionate physicians make up a true “power couple,” at work and home. Both physicians happily say, “We are like most families with three children and working parents—we are just trying to survive and have fun while doing it!” Drs. Ellington and Doumite with their children, William, Henry and Claire. Why choose robotic surgery? At Lake Charles Memorial Health System, surgeons have access to the fourth-generation da Vinci XI, the latest and most advanced surgical system by Intuitive. Benefits for our patients include: Less pain and bleeding Reduced operating time Decreased surgical site infections Lower readmission rate Better patient outcomes Faster recovery time Less pain narcotic use FAMILY This ‘power couple’ is expanding what’s possible at LCMHS lcmh.com 5
Obstetrician-gynecologists (OBGYNs) care for women throughout their lives. That care starts in early adolescence and continues through menopause and beyond. In some cases there are women who chose to use their OB-GYN as their primary care provider, resulting in keeping this same specialty, and sometimes even provider, throughout their lifetime. And they provide this care in two very important ways: They help women have healthy babies and safe deliveries, and they diagnose and treat health issues that are specific to women. This means OB-GYNs provide crucial high quality treatments and management for: • Acute and chronic illnesses • Breast and gynecological exams • Endometriosis OB-GYN care you can count on LCMHS provides unique care for women of all ages 6 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
Joseph Semien Jr., MD • High-risk pregnancy • Infertility treatments • Menopause • Menstrual irregularities • Operative gynecology, including minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery • Osteoporosis • Pregnancy and family planning • Premenstrual syndrome • Urinary tract disorders • Vaginal infections • Well-woman care At Lake Charles Memorial Health System, we use a collaborative team approach to promote health education and health services for women across their lifespan. Matthew Scroggs, MD Rafine Moreno-Jackson, MD Norman Stewart, MD Bradley Forsyth, MD Meet our OB-GYN team Gisele McKinney, MD We’re accepting new patients! Our practice is conveniently located in Lake Charles at 1900 Gauthier Road, adjacent to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women. Appointments can be made with Drs. McKinney, Moreno-Jackson, Semien and Stewart by calling 337-284-8454. To schedule with Drs. Forsyth or Scroggs, please call 337-284-8550. lcmh.com 7
In April 2021, Tara Cox, an elementary school teacher of 25 years, received a call during the middle of the school day that confirmed her worst fears: She had stage 2 breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes. As she returned to her classroom to read a book to one of her second grade students, she was in shock. The reality began to set in when her doctor immediately referred her to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. But Cox was concerned about the commute and decided to look for more local treatment options. After doing some research, she decided to begin receiving chemotherapy treatments at Lake Charles Memorial Health System’s Cancer Center. Care closer to home “I was thrilled that I didn’t have to go back and forth to Houston and could receive the exact treatment here at home,” says Cox. After five months of chemotherapy, it was time for a single mastectomy. Shortly after the surgery, Cox began radiation treatments, which consisted of five treatments a week for 30 days. This phase of her treatment was a huge commitment. Choosing to do this locally, at Memorial, meant she could avoid travel to and from the big city. Convenient cancer care Tara Cox was thrilled she was able to receive treatment here at home, thanks to LCMHS’s Cancer Center “I feel like I got the best care at Memorial. It was the highlight of my day when I got to see my doctors and nurses.” —Tara Cox “I feel like I got the best care at Memorial,” Cox recalls. “It was the highlight of my day when I got to see my doctors and nurses. Their personality and good spirits made it possible for me to be positive throughout the process.” Ringing her ‘victory bell’ On February 17, 2022, she rang the “victory bell” to celebrate her win in her cancer journey. She is now in remission and planning to be back in the classroom in the fall of 2022. As a wife and mother of two teenage girls, Cox has spent much of her life caring for her family and her students. Her cancer journey saw the tables turn and allowed her to be cared for by her family and the staff at Memorial—and she’s so grateful for that care. 8 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
1960s Over the last 70 years, Lake Charles Memorial Health System has provided exceptional and accessible care to southwest Louisiana. As the only locally owned, not-for-profit, regional community healthcare system in the area, we are uniquely qualified to provide the best care for you and your family. Memorial Hospital opens Memorial expands, adding Medical Office Building I Memorial expands, adding Medical Office Building II New 10-floor patient tower opens 1981 1952 1993 1994 Memorial milestones Our history and growth 1960s 1950s “Our mission remains the same today as it was when we began: improve the health of the people of southwest Louisiana.” —Devon Hyde, President and CEO “ 10 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
The Archer Institute opens, the first freestanding behavioral health hospital to open in the state in 40 years Memorial/LSUHSC Residency Program begins 2018 2003 Memorial for Women opens Memorial receives Level III Trauma designation 2013 Memorial Medical Group officially forms Moss Memorial begins Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LSU 1995 2020 1995 lcmh.com 11
“Screenings can pick up small, yet significant changes in your health long before you experience any symptoms. This helps doctors identify health issues early, when they’re easier to treat. It’s never too late to make your health a priority.” —Danette Null, MD Family Medicine “Help us protect your health by scheduling regular appointments and screenings. Early detection means early treatment and better outcomes.” —Christian Leblanc, MD Family Medicine Sources: American Cancer Society; American Diabetes Association; American Heart Association; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force When to start key screenings Age Tests for WOMEN CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA. Be screened yearly through age 24 if sexually active. 20 BLOOD PRESSURE. Be screened at least every 2 years. CHOLESTEROL. Be screened every 4 to 6 years. 25 CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA. Continue screening if at increased risk for infection. CERVICAL CANCER. Primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.* 45 BREAST CANCER. Start having mammograms. COLORECTAL CANCER. Talk with your doctor about screening options. DIABETES. Be screened at least every 3 years (or start earlier based on risk factors). 55 LUNG CANCER. Be screened yearly based on your history of smoking. 65 OSTEOPOROSIS. Start screening (or start earlier based on risk factors). *Women older than 65 may safely stop testing if they meet certain criteria. These recommendations are for most women and men. Talk with your doctor about what’s right for you. 12 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
Age Tests for MEN 20 BLOOD PRESSURE. Be screened at least every 2 years. CHOLESTEROL. Be screened every 4 to 6 years. 45 COLORECTAL CANCER. Talk with your doctor about screening options. DIABETES. Be screened at least every 3 years (or start earlier based on risk factors). 50 PROSTATE CANCER. Ask your doctor about screening.* 55 LUNG CANCER. Be screened yearly based on your history of smoking. 65 ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM. Be screened once between ages 65 and 75 if you’ve ever smoked. *African American men should talk with their doctor at age 45. To find a primary care provider, please call 888-802-2138. lcmh.com 13
Terrific turkeymeatloaf Makes 8 servings. Ingredients UNHEALTHY Examples: Shortening, stick margarine and some fried foods. Avoid. HEALTHY Examples: Avocado, canola oil, nuts, olive oil and peanut butter. Enjoy in moderation. HEALTHY Examples: Corn oil, sesame oil, sunflower seeds and fatty fish like salmon and trout. Enjoy in moderation. UNHEALTHY Examples: Coconut oil, fatty meats, and whole or 2 percent dairy foods. Limit. MONOUNSATURATED POLYUNSATURATED SATURATED TRANS FATS KNOW YOUR FATS Sources: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; American Heart Association THE BOTTOM LINE: Replace unhealthy fats with healthier options. Did you know dietary fat is a nutrient? It is. But not all four of the fats found in foods are the same. 1 t ablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 p ound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 3 t ablespoons Worcestershire sauce 6 t ablespoons fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon tomato paste 2 p ounds ground turkey (mix of dark and light meat) 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 2 eggs, beaten ⅓ cup ketchup Directions • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. • In skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms in oil. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. • Cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. • Add Worcestershire, broth and tomato paste and mix thoroughly. • Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. • In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs and onion-mushroom mixture. • Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf in shallow baking dish. Brush ketchup on top. • Bake 90 minutes or until meat is cooked through and internal temperature is 165 degrees. • Serve hot. Leftovers may be served cold in sandwiches. Nutrition information Amount per serving: 260 calories, 12g total fat (3g saturated fat), 13g carbohydrates, 26g protein, 0g dietary fiber, 270mg sodium. Source: American Institute for Cancer Research 14 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
When William “Randy” Condos, Jr., MD, retired cardiologist, began his medical career, he never expected to land at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for 21 years. He tirelessly dedicated his career to advancements in cardiac care, making sure that Lake Charles Memorial Heart and Vascular Center was on the map. While his career gained momentum, the medical community, worldwide, was on the cusp of something great: the coronary artery stent. It would revolutionize the field of cardiology and would soon become widely accepted and inevitably save the lives of many people. This new and innovative technology allowed for a small, metal mesh tube to be expanded inside a coronary artery. It helps prevent the artery from closing up again. It is placed during or immediately following an angioplasty procedure. Dr. Condos had been given the opportunity to be among some of the first physicians in the country to train in this technique while at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, during the 1980s. He trained under Richard A. Schatz, MD, one of the developers of the first coronary artery stent approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Little did he know, this was a great gift that he would bring to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Selfless service Dr. Condos ushered in a new era of cardiac care to the Lake Charles Region Making a name for himself Dr. Condos arrived in Lake Charles on July 1, 1991, to a brandnew cath lab and to a community that desperately needed more options for heart and vascular care. There was only one problem: He needed to get the word out to patients and providers that he was here. He worked diligently with his team to arrange speaking and promotional opportunities. He began to build his practice from the ground up and got to know the community. His practice grew rapidly, and after a year, he was joined by a second cardiologist. During his time at Lake Charles Memorial, Dr. Condos and the team he built helped many people in southwest Louisiana relieve leg pain caused by peripheral artery disease, placed coronary stents, and performed a number of other heart and vascular treatments. From July 1997 until he retired in April 2012, he served as the Medical Director of Cardiology. The Memorial cardiology program would not be what it is today without the selfless service of Dr. Condos. Continuing his legacy Today, Dr. Condos remains on the Board of Trustees for Lake Charles Memorial Health System. He is a trusted counsel and advocate for Memorial, especially in the realm of cardiovascular services, such as the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. “I’m on a mission to get influential people inside the cath lab viewing area, watching these TAVR procedures as a way to support this hospital,” Dr. Condos says. “I love to educate and bring to light the incredible work that Memorial provides for the community.” Lake Charles Memorial Health System was fortunate to have Dr. Condos herald a new era of cardiac care in our region and lay the groundwork for what is to come. “Thank you to the cardiac inpatient, cardiac cath lab, heart and vascular clinic, and cardiovascular surgical teams who provided strong support to me and to the growth of cardiac services. You made my work life easier.” —William “Randy” Condos, Jr., MD Dr. Condos has been dedicated to the Lake Charles region since he arrived in the early ‘90s. Dr. Condos with Karen Kleinman, Practice Manager/Director of 21 years. lcmh.com 15
About a week before Hurricane Laura hit, Liz Miller, an elementary school teacher of 39 years, had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. While it wasn’t an ideal time for a procedure like this, the effects of the TAVR gave her the energy needed for what was ahead. Where it all began Years before the procedure, Miller’s health journey started with a heart murmur. Once found, she was seen by J. King White, MD, interventional cardiologist, who monitored her symptoms with the assumption that she would need open heart surgery at some point down the road. As time progressed, Miller began to notice feeling more fatigued and even had to back off of her regular exercising routine. Feeling the effects more and more, she knew it was time to explore her options. Another option According to the American College of Cardiology, the average age of someone who receives a TAVR is about 84. Miller was only 60 at the time, but after discussing her options with the TAVR team, she was told that it was a good alternative to open-heart surgery. Knowing the risks and recovery time of open-heart surgery, she felt like this option was a blessing. “I felt very well-prepared throughout the process,” she says. Renewed energy Miller has grown stronger since her TAVR and is now able to enjoy all the activities that she used to: spending time with her family—namely, her grandkids—exercising, walking, moving around the classroom and continuing to be the energetic teacher she’s always been for her students. “When my grandchildren used to spend a week with me in the summer, I couldn’t keep up with them,” Miller says. “But now they can’t keep up with me!” ‘Easy as ABC’ How the TAVR procedure helped three patients get back to doing what they love Liz Miller 16 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
Wilborn Poole In Rod Rodrigues’ 84 years, he has always been a healthy and hardworking family man who lives life to its fullest. He served in the Marine Corps as a young adult, he used to own a restaurant and he coached Little League for 18 years. There’ wasn’t much that could slow him down—until one day, as he was sitting on the couch, it became difficult to breathe. He went to the emergency room, where he found himself diagnosed with pneumonia and cardiac failure, and his health was deteriorating rapidly. Long road home Rodrigues needed to regain his strength before he could qualify for the TAVR procedure, and he was determined. After three and a half months in the hospital, he was finally able to have the heart procedure done. It was a difficult process, Rod Rodrigues Your heart is in good hands The TAVR procedure is just one of many treatments performed by the heart and vascular specialists at Memorial. For an appointment with a cardiologist, call us today at 337-284-8480. Wilborn Poole didn’t know how bad his diseased aortic valve was until after he had the TAVR procedure. As someone who spends a lot of time outside working on projects, the fatigue or shortness of breath that most patients encounter in his condition happened so slowly over time that he didn’t realize his quality of life had deteriorated. “I couldn’t believe how good I felt after the procedure,” Poole says. “It was unbelievable!” Support from the experts Before any procedure, it’s normal to have some apprehension, but Poole’s wife, Carol, describes asking God for a sign that this procedure was the correct decision. The night before his scheduled procedure, a story on the local news brought a blanket of comfort. The TAVR team at Memorial was among the top recognized in the nation by the American College of Cardiology. This affirmation of the level of expert care provided the comfort she needed to be by his side the next day. Back on track With the assistance from the TAVR team, Poole’s recovery was quick. Soon after the procedure, he couldn’t stay off his tractor. Now he’s back to doing what he loves— spending time with neighbors and getting ready for his summer garden with a renewed energy. He credits his care team with giving him a new lease on life and being there every step of the way. but he knew that all of his other medical issues were caused by his faulty valve that needed to be replaced. Enjoying life to the fullest Being strong and healthy so he can be there for all the milestones in his family is the most important thing to Rodrigues now. “I’m glad I can be here to see my great-grandchildren grow up,” he says. Thanks to the TAVR team; his continuous determination; and the “easy as ABC procedure,” as he states, Rodrigues is back to his old self again, enjoying every bit of life. lcmh.com 17
Carewhere you need it Lake Charles Memorial Health System has convenient locations for all of your health needs Lake Charles Archer Institute 6713 Nelson Road Lake Charles 337-480-7792 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 1701 Oak Park Blvd. Lake Charles 337-494-3000 Lake Charles Memorial for Women 1900 W. Gauthier Road Lake Charles 337-480-7000 LCMH Rheumatology 2900 2nd Ave. Lake Charles 337-480-8994 LCMH Behavioral Health Clinic 2829 4th Ave., Suite 150 Lake Charles 337-480-7800 Memorial LSU Family Medicine 1525 Oak Park Blvd. Lake Charles 337-494-6767 Advanced Urology 1715 Wolf Circle Lake Charles 337-480-7499 Internal Medicine of Lake Charles 4345 Nelson Road, Suite 201 Lake Charles 337-494-6800 Family Medicine– Aster Street 2750 Aster St. Lake Charles 337-480-8900 Family Medicine– Nelson Road 4345 Nelson Road, Suite 102 Lake Charles 337-480-7999 OB Care Clinic 760 Bayou Pines East Lake Charles 337-562-0510 Obstetrics & Gynecology 1890 W. Gauthier Road Lake Charles 337-480-5510 or 337-480-5570 Orthopedics & Sports Medicine– Nelson Road 4345 Nelson Road, Suite 101 Lake Charles 337-480-7942 Orthopedics & Sports Medicine–Sale Road 230 West Sale Road Lake Charles 337-477-5252 Moss Memorial Health Clinic 1000 Walters St. Lake Charles 337-480-8100 18 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2022
Moss Bluff Sulphur Oncology & Hematology– Sulphur 3924 Maplewood Drive Sulphur 337-494-6768 Heart & Vascular–Sulphur 913 East Kent Drive Sulphur 337-527-3610 Advanced Urology–Sulphur 3924 Maplewood Drive Sulphur 337-480-7499 Jennings Family Medicine–Moss Bluff 217 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Suite 104 Moss Bluff 337-480-8989 Oncology & Hematology– DeRidder 109 W. 4th St. DeRidder 337-221-3004 Heart & Vascular–DeRidder 109 W. 4th St. DeRidder 337-221-3004 DeRidder Iowa Health Clinic 203 E. Miller Ave. Iowa 337-582-7632 Iowa Heart & Vascular–Jennings 1902 Johnson St. Jennings 337-494-3278 Clinics on-site at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Gastroenterology • General and Trauma Surgery • Heart & Vascular • Internal Medicine • Interventional Spine • Oncology & Hematology • Orthopedics • Neurosurgery • Pulmonology • Urology lcmh.com 19
Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 1701 Oak Park Blvd. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Did you know? You can get Lake Charles Memorial Health System news and more right in your inbox! Scan the QR code above to sign up for our email newsletter, or go to lcmh.com/newsletter. As southwest Louisiana’s only Level III Trauma Center, Lake Charles Memorial Health System is here for our community every second of every day. Memorial’s innovative, modern and coordinated trauma center has a team of experts and specialists all in one place. Every step of your care is carefully considered, from treatment to recovery—because a heart attack, stroke or fractured hip doesn’t stop at the emergency room. Sharing our knowledge In an effort to afford our community and other trauma centers across the state with the best-educated providers and staff, our Trauma Center will host a Trauma Symposium on Nov. 2, 2022, targeting an audience of about 100 nurses, physicians, EMS providers and other allied healthcare professionals across the state, who are responsible for the provision of trauma care. The Trauma Center of Southwest Louisiana Learn more about what sets our emergency services apart at lcmh.com/er.
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