Temporary Mask Mandate Lifted Effective 9.12.22
The hospital’s current COVID policy states that a mask mandate will be in effect when the transmission rate of COVID-19 is high in our community. The transmission rate of COVID-19 in St. James Parish is no longer considered high at this time; therefore, our temporary mask mandate has been lifted. Masks are still encouraged for…
9-Sep-2022 to 9-Sep-2022
Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness (PAD)
PAD Awareness September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. PAD is a chronic circulatory condition, which if left untreated can result in unnecessary limb amputations. PAD affects nearly 20 million Americans and an estimated 200,000 of them – disproportionately from minority communities–suffer avoidable amputations every year. St. James Parish Hospital’s Wound Care Team supports…
3-Sep-2022 to 3-Sep-2022
Hospital CNO Completes Nursing Fellowship Program
St. James Parish Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer, Rhonda Zeringue, RN, recently completed a yearlong national fellowship program through the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL). An elite group of nurse leaders from around the country must apply and be accepted annually into the program. Rhonda’s participation was funded by a competitive scholarship she was awarded.…
25-Aug-2022 to 25-Aug-2022
Monkeypox Information
What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a rare illness that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. The monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Transmission is from prolonged, close interaction with a symptomatic individual through respiratory droplets, direct contact with lesions and intimate…
11-Aug-2022 to 11-Aug-2022
Community Health Screenings
Chem & Lipid Profile + PSA (Men) $10 (cash or check only) September 14th – September 16th 7am – 5pm Medical Plaza Next to St. James Parish Hospital (Original Entrance) St. James Parish Hospital is excited to once again offer its annual health screenings from 7am to 5pm Wednesday, September 14th through Friday, September 16th.…
4-Aug-2022 to 4-Aug-2022
Hospital CEO Elected to LHA Board
Baton Rouge ꟷ The Louisiana Hospital Association (LHA) announced its 2022-2023 Board of Trustee officers and newly-elected board members during its annual membership meeting on July 18. Greg C. Feirn, CPA, chief executive officer (CEO) of LCMC Health in New Orleans, will serve as the LHA Board of Trustees chair. He received the gavel from…
25-Jul-2022 to 25-Jul-2022
Hospital Board Member Awarded
Congrats to Hospital Board Member Anya Bailey Randle on being selected as the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) 2022 International Eagle Award Recipient. “The Eagle Awards recognize school business professionals who have made unique contributions to the success of their school districts and the advancement of the school business profession,” ASBO International Executive…
6-Jul-2022 to 6-Jul-2022
2022 Employee of the 1st Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2022 Employee of the 1st Quarter, Lorraine Washington, CNA. Lorraine was nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for her dedication to the hospital. Lorraine is a 1983 graduate of Lutcher High School. She attended Eastern College of Health Vocation where she…
8-Jun-2022 to 8-Jun-2022
Wound Care Center Recognized for Patient Satisfaction
St. James Parish Hospital’s Wound Care Center was recently recognized is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Patient Satisfaction Award. Recipients of this award meet or exceed national patient satisfaction benchmarks over a set period of time. “This achievement reaffirms our commitment to the patient experience and quality of care our wound care center provides to patients…
