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STHS salutes past chiefs of staff with wall of honor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
St. Tammany Health System installation honors the dozens of doctors who have served as the hospital’s chief of staff over the decades.
STQN announces 2024 first-quarter Medical Director’s Award
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) has presented its first-quarter Medical Director’s Award to two member physicians, Dr. Joseph Bobrowski and Dr. Ralph Millet, for attaining a perfect score on the St. Tammany Health System ambulatory dashboard for 2023.
Partners in Care: A worthy observation
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A message for STQN member-physicians from St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman
STHS again honored by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has once again received Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient experience. This 2024 award marks the 16th consecutive year the health system has earned the honor.
St. Tammany Hospital Guild announces spring 2024 scholarships
Friday, March 8, 2024
The St. Tammany Hospital Guild has announced the names of the four health system colleagues selected to receive its Nursing and Allied Health scholarships for spring 2024.
STHS New Family Center earns Birth Ready+ designation
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Recognition from Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative further cements facility as the Northshore’s premier destination for maternity care.
70 for 70: Tally ho!
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 31: Tally ho!
STHS colleagues recognized for support of service members
Monday, March 4, 2024
The National Guard recently presented two health system colleagues with its Patriot Award, bestowed upon individuals who are especially supportive of team members who are also service members.
STHS Med Staff announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients
Friday, March 1, 2024
The St. Tammany Health System Medical Staff on Thursday announced the names of the two health system colleagues selected to receive its spring 2024 scholarships.
STHS Pharmacy at Braswell's marks grand re-opening
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Five months after acquiring Braswell’s pharmacy in Covington, St. Tammany Health System leaders made it official Thursday (Feb. 29, 2024), with a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of the newly branded St. Tammany Health System Pharmacy at Braswell’s.
70 for 70: ‘Spoke only a little and smiled a lot’
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024.
CME dinner session on B Cell Lymphoma set for March 7
Friday, February 23, 2024
Drs. Sairah Ahmed and Clark Alsfeld to present "Translate, CAR T and Beyond in B Cell Lymphoma," worth 2 CME credit hours. Dinner will be provided.
Retired STHS docs among Franklinton’s Citizens of the Year
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Retired STHS family medicine physicians Dr. Libeau Berthelot, Dr. Gerald Foret and Dr. Mark James were named Citizens of the Year for 2023 by Franklinton Mayor Gregory Route.
70 for 70: ‘First place’
Thursday, February 15, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 28: “First place.”
STHS ranked among nation’s best in 10 areas, including patient safety
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among the Best Hospitals in America, placing it in the top 10% in 10 distinct specialty areas for 2024, including in the top 6% for patient safety.
70 for 70: ‘Eat to Your Heart’s Content’
Thursday, February 8, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 27: “Eat to Your Heart’s Content.”
Cancer Center’s therapeutic food pantry a community effort
Thursday, February 8, 2024
In place nearly four years, the therapeutic food pantry at St. Tammany Cancer Center is stocked through twice-weekly deliveries from the Food Bank, as well as through additional support from donors to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation.
STHS announces expansion of pediatrics practice in Mandeville
Thursday, February 1, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced an expansion of its pediatric practice into the heart of Mandeville, with the planned opening in March of a new St. Tammany Pediatrics clinic and an integrated Express Care for Kids afterhours and weekend clinic all under one roof at 3663 U.S. Highway 190.
70 for 70: Muses' shoeses
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 26: Muses’ shoeses.
Bone & Joint Clinic expansion nearly doubles facility's size
Monday, January 29, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s Bone & Joint Clinic recently unveiled an expansion of its facility on Louisiana 21, nearly doubling its physical footprint from 7,700 square feet to 12,900 square feet.
70 for 70: Beaming with pride
Friday, January 26, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today, installment No. 25: Beaming with pride.
STHS cuts ribbon on St. Tammany Academic Center for Northshore healthcare students
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
In what is being hailed as a watershed moment for healthcare education on the Northshore, St. Tammany Health System leaders were joined Monday (Jan. 21) by local education stakeholders and government officials to cut the ribbon on the St. Tammany Academic Center, a free-standing education facility in Covington designed to train the region’s next generation of healthcare professionals.
Miracle on South Tyler Street: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Our visit with the first baby born at St. Tammany Parish Hospital is the cover story for the winter 2024 issue of Heart to Heart, which is packed with both information and inspiration as we continue our unceasing mission to increase access to quality healthcare for Northshore residents.
Miracle on South Tyler Street
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
70 for 70: Prescription for progress
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 24: Prescription for progress.
STHS unveils its 70th anniversary logo
Monday, January 15, 2024
Twelve months from now, on Dec. 1, St. Tammany Health System will mark the 70th anniversary of its flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
70 for 70: A pillar of the community
Friday, January 12, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 23: A pillar of the community.
STQN Announces 2023 Fourth-Quarter Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, January 11, 2024
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its fourth-quarter Medical Director’s award to three member physicians – Drs. Angela Buonagura, Jennifer Daly and Natalie Fitton – in recognition of their leadership in creating a center of excellence at the St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion.
Partners in Care: A season of gratitude
Friday, December 15, 2023
A message for STQN member-physicians from St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman.
Braswell’s joins the STHS family: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Thursday, October 19, 2023
St. Tammany Health System's acquisition of Braswell's pharmacy is the cover story for the fall 2023 issue of Heart to Heart, which is packed with both information and inspiration as we continue our unceasing mission to increase access to quality healthcare for Northshore residents.
STQN announces Q3 2023 Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, September 28, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its Medical Director’s Award for the third quarter of 2023 to Dr. Farah Ali for her work in growing the health system’s Palliative Medicine program and further raising the bar on the quality of the services it offers to the community.
Partners in Care: A study of compassion in action
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
A message for STQN member-physicians written by St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman for STQN's quarterly newsletter
Survivors Day: ‘They’re not just surviving. They’re thriving’
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Cancer patients and care providers celebrate the good fight on Survivors Day at St. Tammany Cancer Center -- A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
STHS, Ochsner announce family medicine residency program
Monday, September 25, 2023
St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health have announced the establishment of a first-in-the-region family medicine residency program, set to welcome its inaugural resident class at a purpose-built clinic in north Covington on July 1, 2024.
STQN physician shares experience in historic quake
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
For Dr. Christopher Foret, it was the vacation of a lifetime, a visit to far-off Morocco and its innumerable charms with family and some of his closest friends. Then, last weekend’s historic 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit
STQN announces Q2 2023 Medical Director’s Award
Friday, June 16, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its Medical Director’s Award for the second quarter of 2023 to cardiologist Dr. Russell Reed, for his leadership in improving cardiac care coordination and reducing congestive heart failure readmission rates at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
Partners in Care: Happy Doctors Day!
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The roots of Doctors Day can be traced to 1933 in the small town of Winder, Georgia, when Eudora Brown Almond – the wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond – came up with the idea of honoring that community’s physicians.
STQN announces 2023 Q1 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
– St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its Medical Director’s Award for the first quarter of 2023 to Dr. Victoria Blossman, a family medicine practitioner based out of the St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Folsom, for excellent patient care and achieving outstanding population health outcomes.
Nominations now open for Great 100 Nurses of 2023
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Nominations are now open for the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana celebration for 2023.
STQN announces 2022 Q4 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2022 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award to the Gastroenterology Co-Management Team (GI-CMT) for their outstanding performance in GI quality measures.
Partners in Care: 'Hold fast and stay true'
Thursday, December 8, 2022
A message for STQN member-physicians written by St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman for STQN's quarterly newsletter
STQN announces 2022 Q3 Medical Director's Award
Thursday, October 13, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2022 third-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Chris Foret for his leadership in advancing population health efforts in the tri-parish area encompassing St. Tammany, Washington and Tangipahoa parishes.
Partners in Care: Go, team!
Friday, September 16, 2022
Partners in Care is a message for STQN member-physicians written by St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman for STQN's monthly Quality Insights newsletter.
Dr. George Isa joins cardiology team at St. Tammany Health System
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Dr. George Isa, a cardiology specialist with nearly three decades of experience in medicine, has joined the care team at St. Tammany Health System’s cardiovascular care clinic, 1006 S. Harrison St. in Covington.
STQN announces 2022 Q2 Medical Director’s Award
Monday, June 20, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2022 second-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. McCall McDaniel for her guidance in achieving Certified Autism Center certifications for targeted programs at St. Tammany Health System.
Critical blood shortage prompts call for local donations
Friday, May 13, 2022
The nationwide blood shortage afflicting U.S. hospitals and health systems since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Northshore blood supplies, with Rh negative in particular short supply locally.
STHS monitoring contrast dye levels amid global shortage
Friday, May 13, 2022
With a global shortage of the contrast dye used in CT scans and other procedures impacting hospitals around the world, St. Tammany Health System is closely monitoring its inventory but at the moment is not cancelling or rescheduling any procedures that require the dye.
On the air: The newest tool in fighting the opioid epidemic
Thursday, May 12, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Director of Outpatient Operations Jay Morange, on the health system's use of musculoskeletal ultrasound as a way to fight back against the opioid epidemic.
STHS joins alliance to promote Northshore as healthcare destination
Friday, May 6, 2022
Northshore Healthscape is a three-year strategy pilot program designed both to promote the Northshore as a healthcare destination and bolster the local healthcare workforce.
St. Tammany Quality Network honors local doctors for 2021 achievements
Thursday, April 21, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network recently held its annual membership and awards banquet, at which more than two dozen local care providers were singled for achievements in 2021.
STHS Med Staff awards a record $14,000 in spring scholarships
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
In a nod to the challenges faced by healthcare workers over the past two years, and in a show of support for nurses in particular, the St. Tammany Health System Medical Staff on Wednesday awarded its annual spring nursing scholarships to seven STHS nurses, five more than usual.
5 warning signs of heart attacks in women
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Many people imagine a heart attack like they’ve seen in the movies. But that dramatic grasping of the chest is not necessarily an accurate picture of what warning signs you should be aware of.
Dr. McCall McDaniel among winners at 2022 Women’s Choice Awards
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Dr. McCall McDaniel of St. Tammany Health System’s Bone and Joint Clinic has been named one of four winners of the Professional Women of St. Tammany’s 5th annual Women’s Choice Awards.
Three common heart health myths, explained
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Dr. Paul Stahls helps set the record straight during the kickoff of the health system's 2022 Red Sofa Campaign.
He did it on a whim. It may have saved his life.
Thursday, February 3, 2022
February is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, and Al Templet’s story is a timely illustration of how skin cancer screenings save lives.
STHS is first in region to offer pioneering breast surgery technique
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Already established as the premiere location for comprehensive breast care on the Northshore, the St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion in Covington has added to its services a pioneering new procedure designed to spare some breast cancer patients an unnecessary underarm surgery.
Should I get a COVID test? Here’s what the experts say
Thursday, January 6, 2022
With a national shortage of COVID-19 home testing kits putting a strain on medical facilities, St. Tammany Health System is asking local residents to adhere to the following guidance when considering whether or not they should get tested.
STQN announces 2021 Q4 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2021 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Mark Jones for his role in establishing the trauma program at St. Tammany Health System.
In the news: STHS experts talk omicron on local airwaves
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 driving a surge in infections in South Louisiana, members of the local media have been looking for expert advice to help explain it to viewers. They’ve been finding it at St. Tammany Health System.
On the air: Looking back at 2021 and forward to 2022
Friday, December 10, 2021
As we nudge nearer to the cusp of a new year, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman recently visited The Lake 98.7 FM studios to look back at 2021 and ahead to 2022.
Longtime local physicians Mark James, Libeau Berthelot to retire
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
For 37 years, Dr. Mark James and Dr. Libeau Berthelot have worked together. At the end of December 2021, the two Folsom physicians will both retire.
STHS announces $6 million workforce investment strategy
Monday, November 29, 2021
St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners approved a $6 million workforce strategy, called Invested in You, aimed at retaining the exceptional workforce for which the community health system is known.
Partners in Care: Finishing strong
Monday, November 29, 2021
Partners in Care is a message for STQN member-physicians written by St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman for STQN's monthly Quality Insights newsletter.
STHS announces 2021 holiday hours
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
With the holiday season upon us, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
United in Pink campaign raises more than $35K for cancer care
Friday, November 19, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s inaugural United in Pink breast cancer awareness campaign is in the books, and health system leadership is, to put it mildly, tickled pink with the results.
Seven STHS physicians named to statewide Top Doctors list
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Louisiana Life magazine has released its list of the top local doctors for 2021, and seven St. Tammany Health System physicians are in that number.
Meet lung cancer’s worst enemy
Monday, November 1, 2021
Low-dose CT scans are a quick, easy and affordable procedure that can detect lung cancer early and, as a result, give patients a better chance of beating it.
Partners in Care: Parading with a purpose
Friday, October 29, 2021
A monthly message for STQN member-physicians from St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman.
A thankful heart: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
This year, with COVID-19 numbers in retreat, the arrival of fall feels as refreshing as ever. So, you might notice a hint of optimism in the fall 2021 edition of Heart to Heart, St. Tammany Health System’s quarterly magazine. If you do, now you know why – and we’re not sorry about it one bit.
STHS alters COVID testing policy for patients
Monday, October 18, 2021
With COVID-19 infection rates remaining at manageable levels, St. Tammany Health System has announced changes to its COVID testing requirements for pre-op and admission to the hospital.
COVID-19 test collection site in Mandeville to close
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
With COVID-19 infections declining across the parish, St. Tammany Health System has announced it will close its COVID-19 test collection site on Highway 22 next to Tiffany Lanes in Mandeville effective Monday (Oct. 18, 2021).
STQN announces 2021 Q3 Medical Director’s Award
Friday, October 8, 2021
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2021 third-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Gabrielle Givens for achieving outstanding patient results for chronic disease management.
United in Pink: Here’s this week’s mammo bus schedule
Monday, October 4, 2021
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is officially underway, and as part of its community-wide United in Pink campaign, St. Tammany Health System has scheduled a number of screening events throughout the month featuring its Be Well Bus.
Partners in Care: Weathering the storm
Monday, October 4, 2021
A monthly message for STQN member-physicians from St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman.
STHS to build new surgery center on Bootlegger Road
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The project will begin with preliminary property work this fall and final construction completion in summer 2023.
Gov. Edwards renews mask mandate for another month
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Amid promising signs that Louisiana may soon be coming out of its fourth COVID-19 surge, Gov. John Bel Edwards opted for caution on Tuesday (Sept. 28), extending his statewide mask mandate for at least another month.
‘United in Pink’ campaign to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Monday, September 27, 2021
In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is rallying local organizations and businesses for its newly unveiled “United in Pink” initiative, a community-wide, multi-faceted effort to raise awareness and money to fuel the local fight against breast cancer.
On the air: Dr. Patrick Torcson on Ida, COVID and more
Friday, September 24, 2021
On Thursday (Sept. 23, 2021) Dr. Torcson dropped in for a visit with host Charles Dowdy of The Lake 94.7-FM, where he talked about everything from COVID and Ida to the health system’s growing robotics program to his own “amateur lumberjack skills.”
STHS listed in ‘Best Hospitals’ guidebook for 2022
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The guidebook recognizes hospitals for their commitment to quality and patient improvement in the heart care arena, as designated by the American College of Cardiology.
COVID testing site reopens in Mandeville
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Located at 4410 Highway 22 (next to Tiffany Lanes), it is operating under its normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on weekends.
Blood donors urgently needed as supplies plummet post-Ida
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
With Hurricane Ida exacerbating already low supplies at local blood banks, the Blood Center is putting out an urgent call for blood donations.
Partners in Care: Signs of progress
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Partners in Care is a monthly message for STQN member-physicians from St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman for STQN's monthly Quality Insights newsletter.
The doctors are in at STPN primary care clinics post-Ida
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
St. Tammany Physicians Network’s primary care clinics in Covington, Folsom, Mandeville and Madisonville – including St. Tammany Pediatrics and our Express Care clinic – are all now seeing patients, although some have been temporarily relocated due to Hurricane Ida damage.
Cordes Outpatient Pavilion reopens after Ida
Friday, September 3, 2021
Following restoration of electricity, St. Tammany Health System’s Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion in Covington has reopened in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
Heartache & Hope: The reality of life in a COVID unit
Friday, August 27, 2021
So what’s it really like working in a COVID unit every day? That question was recently put to two of our St. Tammany Health System registered nurses. Here's what they had to say.
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine wins FDA’s full approval
Monday, August 23, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday morning gave its full approval to Pfizer|BioNTech’s two-shot COVID-19 vaccine, a regulatory move health experts hope will mark a turning point in the pandemic.
Dr. Nathalie Kerkow named to Top Doctors list
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s Dr. Nathalie Mascherpa-Kerkow has been named to New Orleans Magazine’s 2021 Top Doctors list, which annually recognizes Louisiana’s best physicians in a variety of categories as selected through an impartial peer-review process.
Partners in Care: Putting patients first, always
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
A monthly message to St. Tammany Quality Network member-physicians from St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman.
STHS reopens COVID test collection site in Mandeville
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in our community, St. Tammany Health System’s COVID-19 test collection site on Highway 22 in Mandeville has reopened, effective July 21, 2021.
STHS’s Dr. Mike Hill named a CityBusiness Health Care Hero
Thursday, July 1, 2021
St. Tammany Health System infectious disease specialist Dr. Mike Hill, a key member of the team that has been guiding the health system through the COVID-19 pandemic, has been named one of CityBusiness’ Health Care Heroes for 2021.
Partners in Care: All aboard the Be Well Bus
Monday, June 28, 2021
A monthly message for STQN member physicians, from St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman.
STQN announces 2021 Q2 Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2021 second-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Angela Buonagura for assisting in the continued development of the comprehensive breast cancer program at St. Tammany Health System.
Madisonville OB/GYN labors, delivers 1,500 pounds of crawfish to STHS colleagues
Friday, May 7, 2021
“It’s just our way of saying thank you to the hospital after the great job they’ve done this year, year and a half during the pandemic,” Dr. Gary Agena said.
Partners in Care: Greetings from the new patient tower
Friday, May 7, 2021
A monthly message to STQN membership from St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman.
CMS awards five stars to St. Tammany Health System
Monday, May 3, 2021
It is one of only six hospitals in Louisiana to earn the five-star ranking and the only one in the Greater New Orleans metro area, according to Becker’s Hospital Review.
STHS ranked among Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience
Monday, April 26, 2021
Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among its list of Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience in its size category, medium hospitals and health systems.
St. Tammany Health System Reaccredited as Chest Pain Center
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized St. Tammany Health System for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.
Dr. Foret's 6 tips for getting back into pre-COVID shape
Monday, April 12, 2021
Given that April is National Public Health Month, St. Tammany Health System’s Dr. Christopher Foret of the St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Folsom, recently went on The Lake 94.7-FM to offer tips on getting back into healthy habits.
STQN announces 2021 Q1 Medical Director’s Award
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
St. Tammany Quality Network presented the 2020 fourth quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Fredrick Schouest for developing and presenting a comprehensive presentation on physician wellness.
Breast disease specialist Dr. Angela Buonagura rejoins STHS
Monday, January 18, 2021
Dr. Angela Buonagura, a surgeon specializing in breast health, has rejoined St. Tammany Health System.
STQN announces 2020 Q4 Medical Director’s Award
Monday, January 4, 2021
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2020 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Jill Gibson for achieving the lowest C-section rate and the highest deliveries in November.
STHS nursing time capsule to preserve the present
Monday, December 21, 2020
“We don’t know what nursing is going to look like in 50 years,” STHS Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton said, “but we want to send a message to our future colleagues and we want to remind them to take care of each other."
For Dr. Marcus Wallace, getting the COVID vaccine is ‘a no-brainer’
Friday, December 18, 2020
“I’ve heard words like ‘game-changer’ when people talk about the vaccine. My word is ‘no-brainer,’” Wallace said after getting his shot. “Everybody should get it.
Dr. Jennifer Miles to play Carnegie Hall -- virtually
Thursday, December 17, 2020
In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Miles has been practicing cello since she was 10 years old. And although she decided in college to pursue medicine rather than music as a profession, she’s never lost her love for playing.
STQN announces 2020 Q3 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its third-quarter 2020 Medical Director’s Award to Dr. David Toups for his leadership and tireless work in developing processes that improve patient throughput and enhance the patient experience in St. Tammany Health System’s Emergency Department.
STQN announces 2020 Q2 Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, June 25, 2020
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2020 second-quarter Medical Director’s Award to the Northlake Pulmonary Group for their outstanding care in treating critically ill COVID-19 patients at St. Tammany Health System.
Right Care Right Place
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
4th Quarter Medical Director Awards
Thursday, November 19, 2015
STPH Celebrates 3 North Opening
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
2Q STQN Medical Director Awards
Friday, May 8, 2015
Orthopedics Earns Women's Choice Award
Thursday, April 30, 2015
STPH Pathway to Excellence Designation
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
New Option for Breast Screenings
Monday, April 20, 2015
Excellence in Interventional Coronary Care
Thursday, February 26, 2015
STQN Names 1Q Award Winner
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Northlake Surgical Associates Joins STPH
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
STQN Names 4Q Award Winners
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
New Nuclear Cameras Improve Experience
Monday, January 5, 2015
STQN Names 3Q Award Winners
Monday, October 13, 2014
Commercial Health Plan Discussions
Monday, August 18, 2014
STQN Membership Summary
Monday, August 18, 2014
McKesson Population Manager
Monday, August 18, 2014
Changing Healthcare Environment
Monday, August 18, 2014
Marathon Health
Monday, August 18, 2014
Ambulatory Coding and Documentation
Monday, August 18, 2014
Introducing STQN.org
Monday, August 18, 2014
Results of Communication Survey
Monday, August 18, 2014
Medical Director Quality Awards
Monday, August 18, 2014
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