Press Releases
Electronic Health Record Update
Taking Your Care to the Next Level We began our multimillion dollar Electronic Health Record (EHR) update in December 2020. We currently utilize three separate Electronic Health Record information systems. “Project Refresh” will create one medical record for patients utilizing our hospital, clinics and ER. Our EHR upgrade is an investment in the future of…
9-Jun-2021 to 9-Jun-2021
Veterans Memorial Bridge Run
St. James Parish Hospital is a proud sponsor of the 1st Annual Louisiana River Parishes Tourism Run/Walk Series. The 2nd race in the series is the Veterans Memorial Mississippi River Bridge 5K Run/Walk held at the St. James Parish Welcome Center (1094 US Hwy 61, Gramercy, La. 70052) on August 28, 2021. This event supports…
9-Jun-2021 to 9-Jun-2021
2021 Employees of the 1st Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2021 Employees of the 1st Quarter, Earl Dillon, CRT, and Jennifer Rodrigue. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. Earl began his career in 1985 and joined St. James Parish Hospital as Certified…
8-Jun-2021 to 8-Jun-2021
Safe Medication Disposal
St. James Parish Hospital’s Pharmacy Team would like to announce the arrival of the hospital’s new MedSafe Medication Disposal System located in the Medical Plaza entryway (near the restrooms). Community members are encouraged to use the drop-off container to dispose of unused, accepted medications. The system is bolted down and monitored. MedSafe is a safe,…
13-Apr-2021 to 13-Apr-2021
Limb Loss Awareness Month
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. Amputee-coalition.org reports that more than 2 million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference and more than 28 million are at risk of amputation surgery. Amputations occur for a number of different reasons, including trauma and as a result of long-term conditions such as diabetes.…
7-Apr-2021 to 7-Apr-2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources & Info
FDA COVID-19 VACCINE APPROVALS In January 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 18 and older. The vaccine will now be marketed as Spikevax. In August 2021, the FDA granted full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 16 and over. Both…
11-Mar-2021 to 11-Mar-2021
New ENT Clinic – Dr. Michael Goodier
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome a new ENT to its growing list of independent, specialty clinics. Michael A. Goodier, MD, with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, is now seeing patients in Lutcher in the Medical Plaza located next to St. James Parish Hospital. Dr. Goodier specializes in otolaryngology—treating disorders…
8-Mar-2021 to 8-Mar-2021
New Orthopedic Clinic – Dr. William Johnson III
St. James Parish Hospital is extremely excited to welcome a new Orthopedic Clinic to its growing list of independent, specialty clinics. Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. William S. Johnson III, is now seeing patients in Lutcher in the Medical Plaza located next to St. James Parish Hospital. Dr. Johnson, on staff with OrthoLA, specializes in the diagnosis…
