lcmh.com 3 2023 Board of Directors Dr. Neil Aspinwall, Chairperson Denise Rau, Chairperson-Elect/ Vice Chairperson & Secretary Dr. Mitch Adrian, Past Chairperson Devon Hyde, President/CEO & Assistant Secretary Dawn Johnson, Treasurer Daniel Hall, DPM, Medical Staff Past President Edward Bergen, DO, Medical Staff President Benjamin Azevedo, MD, Medical Staff President Elect 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 From the CEO As the needs of our community evolve, so does our health system. Our responses and solutions to this evolution should always lead back to the best quality of care, delivered in a compassionate and caring way. Accessible healthcare for all people in SWLA has always been a top priority at Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Being a not-for-profit health system permits us to offer care when and where it’s needed most. In 2023, we continue this commitment to you and your families. At Lake Charles Memorial Health System, we actively listen to those we serve to understand those needs and address them with skill and compassion. A recently completed Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) will direct our focus toward addressing identified health needs of southwest Louisiana for the next several years. Improving the health of the community requires addressing the complex socioeconomic factors that impact health and people’s ability to make healthy choices. We are incorporating public health strategies along with transforming how we deliver care. Developing innovative models that link our patients to community resources is key to overcoming barriers to accessing care and addressing health disparities among vulnerable populations. Most recently, partnerships such as the Louisiana Bridge program (detailed on pages 6–7) are addressing the major opioid crisis that our community is experiencing. By working together, we can achieve the greatest collective impact on improving health outcomes. Much of our daily work would not be possible without the support of community partners and your trust in us to deliver high-quality, personal healthcare. For all who share our vision of innovative, collaborative community healthcare, we thank you, and we look forward to serving you for years to come. It is this ongoing connection that charts our path as your healthcare home. To learn more about the CHNA and our dedication to addressing the needs of all people across southwest Louisiana, visit lcmh.com/CHNA. Wishing you good health, Devon Hyde, President and CEO
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