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CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is preparing to begin phasing in a number of procedures and surgeries on April 27, consistent with the provisions of the Governor John Bel-Edwards original order on April 20.

 CHRISTUS Health announced today it is now offering a new screening tool to some patients, as well as doctors, nurses and other CHRISTUS Associates on the frontlines to learn who has been infected with COVID-19—AND—who  might now carry protective antibodies.

In the interest of public health and out of an abundance of caution, the CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana Foundation has decided to reschedule the 2020 Dragon Boat Race for Saturday, October 31, 2020.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana proudly welcomes newly appointed Chief Operating Officer James “Jim” Davidson, MHA, FACHE, who will help guide the operation and grow the health system throughout Lake Charles and the surrounding region.

The medical staff and Associates of CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana honored two physicians for their dedication to service and leadership in the Lake Charles health care community in 2019.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is always working to improve the quality of care we provide. As part of that work, our organization participates in a number of surveys that help measure our quality outcomes.

In December, the Heart Team at the John and Sylvia Stelly Regional Heart Center at CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick Hospital a reached a milestone of heart care treatment, performing their 100th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Procedure (TAVR).

CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care. The award signifies that CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital is in the top 8.4% of 4,797 U.S. hospitals offering heart care services.

CHRISTUS Health is pleased to announce Ginger Disante, MSN, RN, as the new Chief Nursing Officer of CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana.

When it comes to providing world-class, faith-based health care, every member of the team has a vital role to play, and CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana is proud to recognize their Associates of the Year for their incredible contributions in keeping this region healthy.