Visit our News & Events Page often to view the latest hospital news about additional services, expanding clinics and new physicians. This page will also offer access to our latest Care Connection Newsletters and our Online Calendar which provides information about educational classes and community events. Employees can also utilize the calendar to register for hospital events and educational opportunities.
Pharmacists Certified as Antimicrobial Stewards
St. James Parish Hospital pharmacists, Scott Dantonio, RPh, Director of Pharmacy, and Diana Nguyen, PharmD recently completed extensive training to earn MAD-ID certification in Antimicrobial Stewardship. Dantonio and Nguyen both serve on the hos..
18-Mar-2019 to 18-Mar-2019
2018 Employees of the 4th Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce its Employees of the 4th Quarter, Nili Rougee, RN, and Anithra Prembrook. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. ..
27-Feb-2019 to 27-Feb-2019
Prescription-Free PT
PHYSICAL THERAPY WITHOUT A PHYSICIAN REFERRAL St. James Parish Hospital is now offering Direct Access Physical Therapy assessments for patients experiencing neuro or muscularskeletal issues, chronic dysfunction or pain. CLICK HERE (/_Assets/Servi..
02-Jan-2019 to 02-Jan-2019
2018 Employees of the 3rd Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2018 Employees of the 3rd Quarter, Amanda Domino, RN, and Denise Nosacka, PTA. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the ho..
04-Dec-2018 to 07-Jan-2019
SJPH Represents Parish at State Marketing Conference
St. James Parish Hospital representatives recently attended the Louisiana Hospital Association’s (LHA) Annual Fall Conference. St. James Parish Hospital was honored with four state marketing awards. The LHA Pelican Awards recognize excelle..
20-Nov-2018 to 20-Nov-2018
PINK Football Fridays
To celebrate Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve randomly chosen to surprise ladies at several River Parishes football games in October. The lucky ladies attending the surprise games will receive a special gift AND breast ca..
05-Oct-2018 to 26-Oct-2018
Kick-Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to lead a four-week wellness initiative in October aimed at recognizing Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To kick-off the festivities, the hospital invites women from the River Pari..
01-Oct-2018 to 01-Oct-2018
Walk-In Flu Shot Fair Starts in October
St. James Parish Hospital is hosting its Shot Fair in October. Each Thursday and Friday throughout the month, community members ages 3 and up can conveniently walk-in for a vaccination from 8:30AM to 4:30PM or anytime during Urgent Care Hours. Th..
01-Oct-2018 to 27-Oct-2018
Run St. James Challenge Open to the Public
“Exercise is medicine” is not simply a saying, but actually backed by scientific research. According to runnersworld.com, research proves that regular exercise (about 30 minutes, five times per week)—and running in par..
26-Sep-2018 to 26-Sep-2018
Chronic Care Management
St. James Parish Hospital offers Chronic Care Management to help Medicare patients with two or more chronic conditions. The goal of Chronic Care Management is to offer ongoing support to patients in order to help reduce complications and emergen..
29-May-2018 to 29-May-2018
Hospital Wins National Marketing Awards
St. James Parish Hospital recently received four Aster Marketing Awards which honor excellence in healthcare advertising. The Aster Awards is one of the nation’s most elite advertising competitions dedicated to recognizing the most talent..
07-May-2018 to 07-May-2018
Hospital Awarded 4th Safety Grant
St. James Parish Hospital was announced as a 2018 recipient of the Funds for Safety Grant sponsored and funded by the LHA Trust Funds. This is the fourth time St. James Parish Hospital has earned this grant. The 2018 safety grant will be used t..
02-May-2018 to 02-May-2018
Lithotripsy Now Offered at St. James Urology Clinic
St. James Urology Clinic—a department of St. James Parish Hospital—is extremely excited to announce the addition of Lithotripsy to its growing service line. Lithotripsy is a noninvasive technique for treating kidney stones in which ..
09-Apr-2018 to 09-Apr-2018
2017 Employees of the 4th Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2017 Employees of the 4th Quarter, Shannon Jackson and Karen Ocmond. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. ..
01-Mar-2018 to 01-Mar-2018
CEO Receives National Recognition
St. James Parish Hospital CEO Mary Ellen Pratt was recently named one of the nation’s “Top 50 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review—the nation’s leading source of cutting edge business and legal ..
22-Feb-2018 to 22-Feb-2018
Local Lung Cancer Screenings
Several years ago, the US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that private insurance companies cover annual lung cancer screenings for heavy smokers fitting certain qualifications. St. James Parish Hospital’s Radiology Departm..
12-Feb-2018 to 12-Feb-2018
St. James Parish Hospital Kicks Off American Heart Month
In recognition of Heart Health Month, SJPH is promoting the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple 7 Campaign which highlights 7 tips for a healthier heart. CLICK HERE (/_Assets/Events/LSS-Flyer.jpg) to see a SIMPLE 7 Flyer…
01-Feb-2018 to 28-Feb-2018
Hospital Awards Elite Parish Runners
St. James Parish Hospital recently hosted an event to award parish runners who completed the Run St. James Series Challenge. With the help of partners Chad Weidert and his wife Susan, founders of the St. James Runners’ Club, the hospital ..
21-Dec-2017 to 21-Dec-2017
2017 Employee of the 3rd Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2017 Employee of the 3rd Quarter, Lorain Landry, RN. She was nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for her dedication to the hospital. Lorain has worked at St. J..
01-Dec-2017 to 01-Dec-2017
Local Hospital Wins State Marketing Awards
St. James Parish Hospital representatives recently attended the Louisiana Hospital Association’s (LHA) Annual Fall Conference and awards luncheon. St. James Parish Hospital was honored with seven state marketing awards—including a top..
10-Nov-2017 to 10-Nov-2017
Pink Talk 2017
St. James Parish Hospital recently hosted its annual Pink Ribbon Ladies’ Night Out at the St. Peter Chanel Gym. This year’s event welcomed ladies to a “talk show” set that included a host and a panel of expert speakers. T..
24-Oct-2017 to 24-Oct-2017
Care Coordinators Hired to Manage Long-Term Patient Care
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome two Care Coordinators to its growing team. Kirby Folse, RN, and Nili Rougee, RN, have joined the clinic staff to help better serve patients and manage chronic conditions across the continu..
03-Oct-2017 to 03-Oct-2017
Run St. James Series – Take the Challenge!
St. James Parish Hospital is once again partnering to sponsor the Run St. James Challenge and this year many exciting changes—including a brand new medal—are in store. For the last five years, the hospital has partnered with C..
26-Sep-2017 to 26-Sep-2017
Local Orthopedic Physician Joins the Saints Team
Dr. Michael Hartman, Orthopedic Surgeon and Program Director of the LSU Department of Orthopedics in New Orleans, started serving local patients in 2014 after offering a weekly, independent clinic in the medical plaza located next to St. James Parish..
08-Sep-2017 to 08-Sep-2017
Real Life Lifesavers
Every day at work our amazing team changes the lives of patients, but their service doesn’t stop there. We would like to commend each of our wonderful caregivers throughout the years who have stepped in during emergencies outside of work ..
01-Sep-2017 to 01-Sep-2017
2017 Employees of the 1st Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2017 Employees of the 1st Quarter, Carolyn Bossier, RN, and Leanna Humphries. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hos..
26-Jun-2017 to 26-Jun-2017
FREE Caregiver Coffee Social 6.21.17
This month the Parish’s Elderly Services Department is teaming up with St. James Parish Hospital to host a Caregiver Coffee Social. The free social will be held on Wednesday, June 21st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Community Education Room..
21-Jun-2017 to 21-Jun-2017
Hospital Welcomes New CT Scanner
St. James Parish Hospital recently welcomed a new CT (computed tomography) scanner to its Radiology Department. General Electric’s Optima CT 660 64 slice system with ASiR offers several benefits to patients. The hospital’s ne..
16-Dec-2016 to 16-Dec-2016
2016 Employees of the 3rd Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2016 Employees of the 3rd Quarter, Lisa Berthelot and Reynaldo Lewis. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospita..
02-Dec-2016 to 02-Dec-2016
Hospital Honored with Five State Marketing Awards
St. James Parish Hospital representatives recently attended the Louisiana Hospital Association’s (LHA) Annual Fall Conference and awards luncheon bringing home five state marketing awards. The LHA Pelican Awards recognize excell..
04-Nov-2016 to 04-Nov-2016
Pink Ladies Enjoy Education & Celebration
St. James Parish Hospital recently hosted its annual Pink Ribbon Ladies’ Night Out at the St. Peter Chanel Gym. The change in venue also sparked a rejuvenated agenda focusing on education and survivor recognition. Ladies’..
26-Oct-2016 to 26-Oct-2016
2016 Run St. James Children’s Challenge
St. James Urgent Care is sponsoring the 4th annual Run St. James Challenge, a children’s fitness challenge created by local running enthusiast Chad Weidert. Chad and his wife Susan, both extremely active in community fundraisers, are o..
01-Oct-2016 to 11-Dec-2016
Walk-In Flu Shot Fair
St. James Parish Hospital is hosting its annual Flu Shot Fair in October. Patients-ages three and up-will be able to choose from several day or evening options and conveniently bypass the scheduling process to get their vaccinations. St. Jame..
01-Oct-2016 to 31-Oct-2016
2016 Pink Ribbon Ladies’ Night Out
St. James Parish Hospital is excited to announce that Pink Ribbon Ladies’ Night Out will be held on Wednesday, October 26th from 6pm to 8pm at the St. Peter Chanel Gym. After weather complications forced a cancellation in 2015..
15-Sep-2016 to 15-Sep-2016
Urgent Care Now Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield and Peoples Health
St. James Urgent Care consistently works with insurance companies to become an “in-network” provider assuring that your access to quality, convenient urgent care is also as affordable as possible. Most recently, St. James Urg..
24-Aug-2016 to 24-Aug-2016
Olympic-Style Cupping Therapy Offered
St. James Parish Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department offers local “cupping” therapy—as used by Olympic Athletes. Although the news has recently been buzzing about “cupping” due to its utilization by Olympic ..
11-Aug-2016 to 11-Aug-2016
Now Accepting Vantage Health Plan
St. James Parish Hospital consistently strives to form partnerships in order to better serve our community and increase access to local services. Most recently, St. James Parish Hospital welcomed Vantage Health Plan to its growing network of insuran..
29-Apr-2016 to 29-Apr-2016
Hospital Rehab Now Offering Dry Needling
St. James Parish Hospital is excited to offer expanded services through its Rehabilitation Department. Dry Needling, a form of therapy, will now be an additional tool available to qualifying patients. Dry needling, often combined with physical ..
06-Apr-2016 to 06-Apr-2016
Hospital CEO Recognized Nationally
St. James Parish Hospital CEO Mary Ellen Pratt was recently named one of the nation’s “Top 50 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review—the nation’s leading source of cutting edge business and legal ..
01-Mar-2016 to 01-Mar-2016
SJPH Recognized as Top Ranked Hospital
St. James Parish Hospital was recently honored as a 2016 “Top Ranked Hospital” by Louisiana Life’s New Orleans Magazine. This award is based on the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare’s (CMS) publicly reported patient ratings and our patients’..
29-Feb-2016 to 29-Feb-2016
2015 Employees of the 3rd Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2015 Employees of the Third Quarter, Jared Laiche and Jeanette Wallace. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital…
14-Dec-2015 to 14-Dec-2015
Hospital Wins Rural Healthcare Award
St James Parish Hospital has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Patient Perspectives and Financial Strength, reflecting top quartile performanc..
11-Dec-2015 to 11-Dec-2015
St. James Urgent Care to Open in 2016
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to announce the 2016 opening of the area’s first local Urgent Care which will operate within David Reynaud Medical Plaza located next to St. James Parish Hospital. St. Ja..
02-Dec-2015 to 02-Dec-2015
Hospital Receives 6 State Marketing Awards
St. James Parish Hospital recently attended the Louisiana Hospital Association’s (LHA) Annual Fall Conference and Pelican Awards Luncheon. Hospital representatives left with great contacts, valuable education and six prestigious awards. Th..
06-Nov-2015 to 06-Nov-2015
Men’s Health Events Scheduled
St. James Parish Hospital is excited to announce a week of wellness events during September in celebration of men’s health and prostate cancer awareness month. On Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:30am, the hospital will be hosting..
21-Sep-2015 to 25-Sep-2015
Hospital Welcomes New West Bank Physician
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome Jarelle Scott, MD, MPH, to the St. James West Bank Clinic. Dr. Scott, Family Practice Physician, will be joining the staff of the Vacherie clinic upon the retirement of Dr. Sarat Donepudi. ..
26-Aug-2015 to 26-Aug-2015
2015 Employees of the 2nd Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2015 Employees of the second quarter, Olivia Wiggins and Donna Spears. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. ..
18-Aug-2015 to 18-Aug-2015
SJPH Named Studer Health Care Organization of the Month
St. James Parish Hospital was recently named the Studer Group Health Care Organization of the Month for achieving remarkable results and helping to positively change of the face of health care. The Studer Group, an outcomes-based healthcare perf..
12-Aug-2015 to 12-Aug-2015
2015 Employees of the 1st Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2015 Employees of the First Quarter, Twanya Rixner and Kirby Folse. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. ..
13-Jul-2015 to 13-Jul-2015
Komen Grant Funds Free Breast Screenings
St. James Parish Hospital was recently awarded grant funds from the Bayou Region Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The grant will fund 50 free screening mammograms for indigent, uninsured and/or underinsured woman age 40 o..
08-May-2015 to 15-Mar-2016
New Gastroenterology Clinic
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome a new Gastroenterology Clinic to its growing list of independent, specialty clinics. John Harrington, MD, brings an impressive resume to the St. James Parish Community. Dr. Harrington ea..
29-Apr-2015 to 29-Apr-2015
New Provider-Based Clinics
In order to provide patients a more integrated model of care, several St. James Parish Hospital Clinics are in the process of becoming Provider-Based Clinics. Under the new designation, Lutcher Family Clinic, Poche Medical Clinic, St. James Surgical..
18-Mar-2015 to 18-Mar-2015
2014 Employee of the 4th Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce its final employee of the Quarter for 2014, Dwayne Krawczyk. Krawczyk was nominated by fellow employees and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for his dedication to the hospital. K..
05-Mar-2015 to 05-Mar-2015
SJPH CEO Receives National Recognition
St. James Parish Hospital CEO Mary Ellen Pratt was recently named one of the nation’s “Top 50 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” by the Becker Hospital Review. The Becker Hospital Review rates CEOs based on a number of factors incl..
28-Jan-2015 to 28-Jan-2015
SJPH to Open St. James West Bank Clinic
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to announce the January 2015 opening of the St. James West Bank Clinic, General Practice, and to welcome Dr. Sarat Donepudi, MD and Mrs. Frannie Waguespack, RN, APRN to its growing hospital family. ..
05-Jan-2015 to 05-Jan-2015
Urologist Joins Hospital Family
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome Dr. Clay N. Boyd, Urologist, to the hospital family. As a hospital-employed physician, patients will enjoy expanded options for appointments and procedures with Dr. Boyd at the new St. James ..
05-Jan-2015 to 05-Jan-2015
2014 Employee of the 3rd Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital congratulates Joni Trepagnier, RN, on being chosen 2014 Employee of the 3rd Quarter. Joni has worked at St. James Parish Hospital for 2 1/2 years. Her current role is Progressive Care Nurse. Joni is a 2001 Graduate of ..
11-Dec-2014 to 11-Dec-2014
Local Medical Student to Partner with SJPH
St. James Parish Hospital is excited to announce a future partnership with St. James Parish native Dylan Poche, Medical Student at LSUHSC. Dylan Poche, son of Dr. Jerry Poche, nephew of Dr. Randall Poche and grandson of Dr. Carl Poche, recent..
05-Dec-2014 to 05-Dec-2014
New Podiatry Clinic at SJPH
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome a new Podiatry Clinic to its growing list of independent, specialty clinics. Dr. Darek Guichard, D.P.M., brings an impressive resume to the St. James Parish community and will begin seeing ..
11-Nov-2014 to 11-Nov-2014
Pink Ribbon Ladies’ Night Out a Success
St. James Parish Hospital recently hosted its annual Pink Ribbon Ladies’ Night Out at the St. James Parish Boat Club. This year’s theme was “Ms. Pink Ribbon—Beauties Beating the Odds” and the sold-out venue was transform..
28-Oct-2014 to 28-Oct-2014
SJPH Welcomes New Cardiologist
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome Dr. Nakash Grant, Clinical Cardiologist, to the team of skilled cardiologists supporting the hospital from Ochsner Health System. This summer, St. James Parish Hospital announ..
17-Oct-2014 to 17-Oct-2014
SJPH Receives State Marketing Awards
St. James Parish Hospital leaders recently attended the Louisiana Hospital Association’s (LHA) Annual Fall Conference and Pelican Awards Luncheon where the hospital won seven prestigious awards. St. James Parish Hospital won a total of si..
15-Oct-2014 to 15-Oct-2015
SJPH Sponsors Children’s Wellness Challenge
St. James Parish Hospital is sponsoring the 2nd annual Run St. James Challenge, a children’s fitness challenge created by local running enthusiast Chad Weidert. Chad Weidert and his wife Susan, both extremely active in community fundraiser..
03-Oct-2014 to 14-Dec-2014
SJPH Opens St. James Surgical Specialists
Lutcher, LA—May 9, 2014 St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome Dr. Charles McGaff, General Surgeon, to its growing family and to announce the opening of its new surgery clinic, St. James Surgical Specialists. Dr…
07-Jul-2014 to 07-Jul-2014
St. James Parish Senior Picnic & Health Fair a Summer Success
Lutcher, LA—June 12, 2014 The St. James Parish Elderly Program and St. James Parish Hospital teamed up for another successful Senior Picnic and Health Fair on June 12th. This year’s Senior Picnic and Health Fa..
12-Jun-2014 to 12-Jun-2014
State “Geaux Lite” Challenge a Success in St. James
Lutcher, LA—May 14, 2014 St. James Parish Hospital employees and community partners teamed up for the Louisiana Hospital Association’s (LHA) Geaux Lite Weight-Loss Challenge targeting the state’s obesity problem. Official n..
14-May-2014 to 14-May-2014
SJPH Announces Strategic Cardiology Partnership
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to announce a cardiology partnership with Ochsner Health System. The partnership will benefit patients and community members through continuous cardiology support from Ochsner Medical Center&mdash..
