Press Releases
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…
3-Jun-2022 to 3-Jun-2022
Employees of the 4th Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2021-2022 Employees of the 4th Quarter, Jared Laiche, Information Systems Technician, and Ryan Michel, RN. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. Jared graduated from Lutcher High School in 2000 and earned his…
26-Apr-2022 to 26-Apr-2022
Mammography Excellence Award
St. James Parish Hospital’s 3D Mammography Team was recently recognized with a Skin Marking in Mammography Excellence Award from Beekley Medical for clear communication and precise interpretation for the best patient care. St. James Parish Hospital mammography techs use a multi-shape skin marking system—specialized stickers—to help point out areas of concern or pain, masses, moles…
5-Apr-2022 to 5-Apr-2022
Retirement Announcement – Frannie Waguespack, NP
St James Parish Hospital announces the retirement of Frannie Waguespack, Nurse Practitioner. Frannie has served as a nurse practitioner for 40 years, touching many lives throughout her tenure. Frannie served the St. James Parish Community for the past 14 years. She began her journey in Vacherie in 2007 working alongside Dr. Sarat Donepudi. In 2015,…
