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Medical Milestones Fall 2016
Critical Care Starts Here Page 10
Independence Walk Page 4
Memorial-McNeese Network Page 8
New Behavioral Health Hospital Page 18
To our community Wow! What a year it has been at Memorial! This year we faced many challenges right out of the gate with all that was happening in Baton Rouge and the state budget. The future of Moss Memorial was in question, and then there was the unknown impact of decisions made in the Capitol and how they might impact the services we provide to the community.
Larry Graham President & CEO Lake Charles Memorial Health System
All of this growth, expansion and perseverance could not be possible without your continued support and trust in Memorial as your healthcare provider.
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One regular and two special sessions later, agreements have been made and bills have been signed. Little do people realize that Memorial Health System is a tax payer and the hike in sales taxes added a significant expense to our budget. Still, through it all, Moss remains a service to the community and Memorial, as a whole, remains an anchor institution to Southwest Louisiana. Even through those uncertainties, Memorial has had an exciting year. We opened our new $6 million state-of-the-art Medical Intensive Care Unit and have reached the half-way point in a $14.5 million expansion and renovation of our Emergency Department. We added a new Medical Office Building and Urgent Care Center on Nelson Road and just broke ground on a new behavioral health hospital. All of this growth, expansion and perseverance could not be possible without your continued support and trust in Memorial as your healthcare provider. Through that, we are able to build better facilities and bring in more doctors, specialties and medical staff to better serve your needs. Our mission remains: Building a Better Patient Experience for You.
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Medical Milestones Page 4
Innovations 4 Real World Rehabilitation
Heart Valve Vitality
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
A New Approach
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Memorial-McNeese Collaboration
Cover Story
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Critical Care Starts Here
Physician Spotlight 12
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Tariq Khan, MD: Internal Medicine Specialist & Cricket Player
Memorial Medical Group
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New Docs and New Specialties
Coming Events 16 Education Classes and Support Groups
Mental Health Boost
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New Behavioral Hospital Underway
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On the Cover Improvements to Critical Care Services Page 18 3
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Real World Rehabilitation
“Our ultimate goal is the quickest return to home that we can achieve.�
Dale Shearer, Director of Physical Rehabilitation Services
Innovations
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at The Meredith Miller Independence Walk Lake Charles Memorial Rehabilitation for inpatients has a new, innovative tool in the quest to get patients back to living the life they once knew. The Meredith Miller Independence Walk located on the second floor in the hospital atrium, uses realistic challenges for physical therapy patients that they would face at home every day during their recovery. The goal is to teach the patient how to overcome those challenges in a home and community-like environment. “This is an incredible tool for our therapists to utilize in helping our patients regain their independence,” says Dale Shearer, Director of Physical Rehabilitation Services. “We now have the most comprehensive rehabilitation facility anywhere in Southwest Louisiana.” Individual therapy stations highlight the walk, such as a grocery store, laundry room, garden and bedroom. Patients can also learn how to navigate the “getting in and out” of an automobile, while remaining indoors on the Independence Walk. “Our ultimate goal is the same as the physician’s, the family’s and the patient’s: the quickest return to home that we can achieve,” Shearer says. Memorial took advantage of empty space on the second floor in the hospital’s atrium, to greatly expand the rehabilitation center. It was built on the roof overhang that was once part of the original hospital. The project was funded through gifts made to The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial. Employees themselves stepped in, generously donating $95,000 of their own money towards the project, along with a gift from Joe Miller, Sr., former hospital board member and integral part of the hospital’s original construction back in 1952, who named the walk in honor of his late wife, Meredith. “As Lake Charles’ only not-for-profit, community-owned health system, we are fortunate to have a very philanthropic community and our board understands that our mission is to assist in the programs and projects that we have at the hospital,” says Leif Pedersen, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy. “We also have a very supportive employee base as well.”
Individual therapy stations highlight the walk, such as a grocery store, laundry room, garden and bedroom.
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for the Heart
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With the newest minimally invasive options, incisions are much fewer and smaller, recovery is less painful and traumatic, and the results are as good or better than traditional open procedures.
Dr. Gregory Lugo
The heart serves as the body’s plumbing control source, making sure oxygenated blood gets to every part of the body. When birth defects, age, or disease interferes with our cardiovascular health, a common result is a problem with one of the four heart valves – aortic, tricuspid, pulmonary, or mitral.
“The old way of fixing these valves used to require us surgeons to cut through the entire breast bone,” Dr. Lugo says. “Now our minimally invasive options allow us to reach the heart with smaller cuts to the breast bone or through smaller cuts on the side of the chest.”
“The heart valves should open and close all the way,” says Dr. Gregory Lugo, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon with the Heart & Vascular Center, a part of the Memorial Medical Group. “Those valves may get stuck in the open position or in the closed position. This leads to blood not getting passed through the heart properly. This can cause the heart to work overtime and lead to things such as an enlarged heart.”
Those smaller cuts result in an access hole that is about the diameter of a paper towel tube. Dr. Lugo points out that minimally invasive does not mean the procedure is painless for the patient, but it does mean less pain, less required pain medications, less time spent in the hospital and a quicker recovery. “We are transferring pain and discomfort from the patient to the surgeon,” Dr. Lugo says. “The operation is much more technically challenging through the smaller incision, but we have the tools and skill to get the job done and get patients back to the life they once enjoyed.”
Stenosis is when the valve is too narrow to allow enough or proper blood passage, and regurgitation is when a valve leaks by not closing properly. These two main problems with one of the four heart valves can originate at birth and sit quietly until a person gets older. The mitral and aortic valves are the two most common valves that tend to bring on trouble as a person ages.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lugo, call Heart & Vascular Center at 337.494.6799. www.lcmh.com/heart
Valve repair or replacement used to be an open procedure that required a lengthy recovery time. With the newest minimally invasive options, incisions are much fewer and smaller, recovery is less painful and traumatic, and the results are as good or better than traditional open procedures.
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a new approach: Memorial-McNeese Sports Medicine Network Promotes Collaboration McNeese State Athletics awarded its sports medicine contract to Lake Charles Memorial Health System based on a new approach to treating their student athletes: collaboration. With over 30 years of expertise in sports medicine services, Memorial facilitated and is leading a new partnership with area doctors from various specialties in the Lake Charles area who have signed on to provide medical care to the university’s student athletes. ~ As a leader in the field of sports medicine in Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles Memorial’s Sports Medicine team understands the shift over the last few years from focusing on just the bone and muscle injury to the importance of treating the total athlete...head to toe. With that in mind, the Memorial-McNeese Sports Medicine Network will be primary care driven providing the initial care and assessments. Depending on the individual needs of the athlete and the medical issue, a network of 70 doctors and therapists across 23 specialties will be available to McNeese athletes through the network. Dr. Bryan Barootes, a sports and family medicine physician with Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Clinic and Residency Program, will be the lead physician for the program. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds certification from the Sports Medicine Council of Canada and a Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine. He has been team physician for the Canadian National Women’s Volleyball Team, the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football team of the Canadian Football League, and the Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan Universities, University of Regina and McNeese State University. He is a member of the International Society Sport Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Medical Society
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Dr. Bryan Barootes is a sport and family medicine physician with Memorial/ LSUHSC Family Medicine Clinic and Residency Program. He is the lead physician for the Memorial McNeese Sports Medicine Program. of Sports Medicine, American Medical Athletic Association, and the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine. “This new program is a collaboration among doctors and medical providers throughout Southwest Louisiana. We have attempted to make our program inclusive, rather than exclusive by incorporating doctors and specialists that have expressed a willingness to participate. It truly is a community based program with Memorial’s support,” Dr. Barootes says. “A primary care-based model is one that is used in many communities and has proven to be very efficient.” The team of doctors will provide care in the school’s infirmary, training rooms, and on the field. Whatever the medical need is, the student athlete will then be referred to the proper specialist to treat any injury or illness. “Treating a student athlete is more than broken bones or muscle strains,” Dr. Barootes says. “It is about treating the whole athlete and this partnership of doctors throughout the community working together will accomplish that.”
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Dr. Kari Brody, Director of Sport Medicine at McNeese, heads the team of athletic trainers for the program and coordinates the daily care of the student athletes and assures their ability to perform safely and to their full potential. Memorial has in-depth experience in student athlete healthcare having pioneered such services in southwest Louisiana through our Sports Medicine Program starting with McNeese State University from 1994 until 2012. In addition, Memorial Sports Medicine has provided services to the Calcasieu, Cameron and Beauregard Parishes’ School Boards for high school sports medicine coverage over the past two decades and still provides such services to CPSB. Our focus has always been on the “total” health of the athlete. Our experience has taught us that there is so much more to student athlete healthcare and that’s why we have proactively worked to develop such programs as: • Annual school physicals for area athletes •
Concussion studies to reduce and prevent traumatic brain injuries by providing a baseline score to compare post injury tests to make sure brain function is within normal limits to return to play
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Long term dietician nutrition analysis to proactively improve health and wellness of student athletes
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Weight/hydration testing for wrestling athletes to determine whether a wrestler can compete safely in his particular weight class
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ACL injury prevention studies to determine which athletes are at a greater risk for an ACL injury and put them on a preventative exercise program
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Saturday Morning Walk-in Sports Injury Clinic during football season
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Annual professional education workshops for our trainers and doctors reviewing on-field treatment of injuries and latest medical protocols
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Foundation for Fairplay which gives funds to Calcasieu High Schools for safety equipment such as defibrillators, state-of-the-art helmets and training equipment
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Dr. J. Michael Robinson (L) and Dr. Ryan Edwards (R) are family medicine residents at the Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program, 9
Cover Story
Critical Care Starts Here The region’s newest and largest state-ofthe art, 15,102 sq ft. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is here and located on the 9th Floor of Lake Charles Memorial’s Oak Park Campus. Each patient room spans 250 square feet for critical care treatment. “The big room in the ICU makes all the difference in the world to perform duties at all levels of care,” says Denise Collett, a registered nurse and ICU Director. “You need the space to be able to be ready to mobilize.” Critically ill patients in need of ongoing specialized cardiac, stroke, and/or pulmonary monitoring, or recovering from orthopedic trauma or open heart surgery now have the latest intensive care, technology, and diagnostics with the new ICU.
$6 Million Cutting-Edge Intensive Care Unit Opens Critically ill patients in need of ongoing specialized cardiac, stroke, and/or pulmonary
Nurse’s stations are located adjacent to patient rooms to allow for a direct lineof-sight from nurse to patient. Every inch of the ICU was designed with input from medical staff who have worked in critical care over the years. “Knowing what the patients needs are, are the reasons we became involved from the very beginning,” Collett says. “It has been a fabulous journey with lots of design planning according to the needs of the staff and patient.”
monitoring, or recovering from orthopedic trauma or open heart surgery now have the latest intensive care, technology, and diagnostics with the new ICU.
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$14 Million Emergency Department Expansion Reaches Halfway Mark
Lake Charles Memorial has wrapped up Phase 2 of a fourphase project to expand and renovate the emergency department. Phase 2 adds a new enlarged waiting room, two triage stations, a fast-track area and more patient beds. When all is said and done, $14.5 million will have been spent, doubling the size of the entire department and renovating the existing space. “Overall we are adding more beds, specialized treatment areas depending upon the seriousness of an injury or illness, and a dedicated area for psychiatric patient treatment,” says Dr. Jon Gray, ER Medical Director. “There will also be a test results waiting room and a fast-track area for patients with non-life threatening conditions. All of this is intended to improve the flow of patients and the waiting times due to the increase in patient volume over the past few years.” Since 2012, the number of patients in Memorial’s ER has doubled from treating 36,000 emergency patients a year to 63,000 in 2015. Because Memorial is the largest, fullservice health system in Southwest Louisiana with the most specialists, it is not uncommon to have 200 patients come through the emergency department in a day. These upgrades will help treat a growing population by getting 11
patients diagnosed, treated and through the care process faster, while reducing time spent in the waiting room. Phase 1 of the project included renovating the two trauma rooms and incorporating a digital CT scanner inside the emergency department, allowing more convenient and quicker access to emergency diagnostics. Phase 3 will consist of renovating the existing waiting room area into treatment bed area and building out a specific area for psychiatric patients. Phase 4 is the renovation of the existing ER to match the new construction. “Not only are we updating and expanding the physical building, but these upgrades allow us to offer more services to a wider range of medical needs,” Dr. Gray says. “We want to keep expanding our services to allow patients to be treated in Lake Charles and not be forced to travel to another city for care.” The emergency department project is part of $166 million that Memorial Health System has spent on construction and upgrades since 2007 to build a better patient experience for patients. www.lcmh.com/criticalcare
Physician Spotlight Tariq Khan, MD Internal Medicine Specialist and Cricket Player
Dr. Khan (in maroon sweater) and his cricket team.
As with most physicians, there is more to Dr. Tariq Khan than his love of medicine. When Dr. Khan is not busy treating patients and taking call, he lives out another passion....on the field....playing cricket.
Dr. Tariq Khan
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But as with most physicians, there is more to Dr. Khan than his love of medicine. When Dr. Khan is not busy treating patients and taking call, he lives out another passion....on the field... playing cricket. Though not well known in the United States, the sport of cricket began in the late 16th century. Having originated in southeast England, it was adopted wherever the colonists branched out. This included India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Tariq Khan, MD has a passion for medicine. It is a life he has lived for close to 30 years, serving as an internist at Moss Memorial Health Clinic where he has worked since 2001, back when it was Moss Regional Hospital. “When you save somebody’s life and they say ‘thank you’, it’s the biggest reward you can get,” Dr. Khan says. “It’s the most satisfying feeling.”
“I have channels where I can watch all the cricket,” Dr. Khan says. “It’s a lifestyle. It can be hard to find people to play with. My second son went to play little league and hit the ball like a cricket player technique. It worked, but was a little unorthodox.”
Dr. Khan is from Pakistan and came to Lake Charles by way of New York where he did his residency and fellowship in Brooklyn. It was there he met Drs. Mohammed Sarwar, Muhammed Shaikh and Harpal Benipal. The foursome would all become long-time colleagues. Together, they have served patients at Moss for almost two decades.
Dr. Kahn’s Lake Charles cricket team plays with a league in Beaumont. Unfortunately, he has taken a break from the league since last year when he broke a finger in his left hand. His team is pushing for him to come back to play again.
In his quest to become a U.S. citizen, Dr. Khan was required to work in a location that was labeled as “underserved” when it came to primary care doctors. Lake Charles fell into that category. So, he moved his family to Southwest Louisiana in 1999 and in 2010 became an official U.S. citizen.
“I still like to play the game, but due to my age, my wife says it is probably better for me to play golf than cricket,” Dr. Khan says. “She says I’m getting old and not accepting it. I still hope to get back to playing this year or next.”
What is Cricket? Cricket is a game played between two teams, generally of 11 members each. Although the game play and rules are very different, the basic concept of cricket is similar to that of baseball. An individual batsman does battle against an individual bowler, who has helpers known as fielders. The bowler propels the ball with a straight arm from one end of the 22-yard pitch in an attempt to dismiss the batsman by hitting a target known as the wicket at the other end, or by causing the batsman to hit the ball into the air into a fielder’s grasp, or by one of a number of other indiscretions. The batsman attempts to defend the wicket with the bat and to score runs by striking the ball to the field boundary, or far enough from the fielders to allow the batsman to run to the other end of the pitch before the ball can be returned. At least two bowlers must take turns, from alternating ends; also, there are always two batsmen on the field, each to take a turn as required. When all but one of the batting team have been dismissed - or after an agreed period - the teams’ roles are reversed. After all the players required to bat on both sides have done so either once or twice (which can take from a few hours to five days) the total number of runs accumulated determines the winner.
Dr. Khan as a young cricket player. 13
Physicians Join Memorial Medical Group Interventional Cardiologist Edward Bergen, DO Edward Bergen, DO, FACC, FSCAI, CCDS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist. He sees patients at Heart & Vascular Center, a part of the Memorial Medical Group, located on the 2nd floor of 1717 Oak Park Boulevard. Dr. Bergen is a graduate of Rutgers University and he received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine. Before moving to Lake Charles, Dr. Bergen served 14 years as a U.S. Army doctor at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso and Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He also served in Operation New Dawn in the 86th Combat Support Hospital at Sather Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq. His post-graduate medical training includes an internship/residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiology and cardiac devices, at Brooke Army Medical Center. He also completed an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio. Dr. Bergen is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He is board-certified in nuclear cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) and in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE). He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. To make an appointment with Dr. Bergen, call 337.494.3278 (337.49HEART).
Internist Leigh Daigle, MD
Internist Craig Greenman, MD
Leigh Daigle, MD, is a board certified internal medicine physician with the Memorial Medical Group. She sees patients at the new Lake Charles Memorial medical office building located at 4345 Nelson Road.
Craig Greenman, MD, is an internal medicine physician with the Memorial Medical Group. He sees patients at Internal Medicine Clinic of Lake Charles located at 2770 3rd Avenue.
Dr. Daigle graduated from McNeese State University (MSU) with a degree in biological science. She went on to achieve a Masters in Education from MSU and her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
Dr. Greenman is a graduate of Louisiana State University and he received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) in Shreveport.
Her post-graduate training includes an internship at Washington University at St. Louis and an internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, where she served a year as Chief Resident.
His post-graduate training includes an internship/residency in internal medicine – pediatrics at LSUHSC in Shreveport, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. He is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.
Dr. Daigle’s previous work experience includes working of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Methodist University Hospital, and staffing resident clinics and re-starting the congestive heart failure clinic at Methodist Teaching Practice, all in Memphis.
In addition to providing primary care services, Dr. Greenman specializes in treating diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is a member of the American College of Physicians.
To make an appointment with Dr. Greenman, call 337.494.6800.
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Cardiology • Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery • Family Medicine • Internal Medicine • Physiatry
Family Medicine Specialist Holley Kelley, DO Holley Kelley, DO, is a board-certified family medicine specialist with the Memorial Medical Group. She sees patients at the new Lake Charles Memorial medical office building located at 4345 Nelson Road. Dr. Kelley received her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma and her medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Medicine. She then pursued a residency in family medicine and an internship in psychiatry at the University of Kansas Medical Center. As a primary care physician for people of all ages, Dr. Kelley’s specialties include acute illnesses, high blood pressure, asthma, cold and flu, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, minor musculoskeletal injuries, high cholesterol, comprehensive wellness visits, preventative care and well woman care. Dr. Kelley is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, as well as, the American Medical Association. She has a special interest in preventative health measures for women. To make an appointment with Dr. Kelley, call 337.480.7900.
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon Gregory Lugo, MD
Physiatrist Alyson Jones, MD
Gregory Lugo, MD, is a boardcertified and fellowship-trained cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon. Dr. Lugo sees patients at Heart & Vascular Center, a part of the Memorial Medical Group, located on the 2nd floor of 1717 Oak Park Boulevard.
Alyson Jones, MD, is a physiatrist and medical director of inpatient physical rehabilitation. She sees patients at Orthopaedic Specialists, a part of the Memorial Medical Group, located on the third floor of 1717 Oak Park Boulevard. Dr. Jones received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Southern Mississippi and her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.
Dr. Lugo is a graduate of Stanford University. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin. His post-graduate medical training includes an internship and residency in surgery from the University of Southern California (USC). He also completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery from USC. He specializes in aortic surgery, minimally invasive valve repair and replacement, peripheral vascular surgery including carotid procedures and bypasses, and surgery for diseases of the lungs and chest cavity.
She went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at Ochsner in New Orleans and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Dr. Jones specializes in inpatient rehabilitation for patients diagnosed with a stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injury issues. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Lugo is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Society of Graduate Surgeons and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
To make an appointment with Dr. Jones, call 337.494.4900.
To make an appointment with Dr. Lugo, call 337.494.6799.
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Support Groups LIFE, HOPE, COURAGE
SARCOIDOSIS SUPPORT GROUP
Cancer Support Group For those cancer patients who are newly diagnosed,
A group for people in our area dealing with this incurable disease, to come together to share their stories, health tips
undergoing treatment, or who have completed treatment.
and support. For more information, call Sabrina Sonnier at
For more information call Ashley Rene, LMSW, (337) 494-
(337) 842-5939.
4644. Second Wednesday of each month
Third Tuesday of each month Shearman Conference Room
Radiation Oncology Conference Room
6pm - 7pm
11:45 am - 1pm
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Don’t underestimate the importance of education and peer support when living with diabetes. Located at Memorial’s
LA LECHE LEAGUE A breastfeeding group, La Leche League offers a series of meetings consisting of four classes that are helpful for
Diabetes Education Office, 2804 2nd Avenue. For more information, call Memorial’s Diabetes Education at (337) 4946425.
pregnant moms and moms who are already nursing. Meetings are free and open to mothers and babies. First Thursday of each month
First Tuesday of each month
Memorial for Women Education Room 2
Diabetes Education Office • 10am – 11am
10am – 11:30am
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER Looking good can often be an important step toward feeling good - especially for women who are fighting the cancer battle. With that in mind, Memorial and the American Cancer Society are offering women struggling with cancer - the diagnosis, treatment and concerns about their appearance - a chance to Look Good...Feel Better. For more information, call (337) 433-5817. Held every quarter. Advance registration required. Shearman Conference Room • Noon - 2:00pm
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Prenatal and Family Education Classes Registration is required for all classes. For more information or to register, call 480-7243. All classes are held in the education rooms at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, 1900 W. Gauthier Road. Tours are available after all prenatal classes and at 1:30pm on the first Thursday of each month. PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS 4-WEEK SERIES This class is highly recommended for its hands-on, and often fun, approach to dealing with labor, delivery and recovery. Birth preparation is discussed regarding natural delivery, birth with an epidural and cesarean birth. Bring your pillows, your questions and don’t forget to breathe. Recommended during the last three months of pregnancy. 6pm - 8pm • $40/Couple 2017: Mondays January 9, 16, 23, 30 • March 6, 13, 20, 27 • May 1, 8, 15, 22 • July 10, 17, 23, 31 • Wednesdays September 6, 13, 20, 27 ONE DAY PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS
BABY CARE CLASS
Learn comfort, relaxation, positioning, breathing, and massage techniques for increasing the comfort level and enhancing the birth experience during this condensed version of the Prepared
The Baby Care Class reviews newborn characteristics, general baby care, early parenting issues and community resources. Recommended during the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Childbirth Series. Recommended for the last 3 months of pregnancy. 2016: October 15 • November 12
2016: October 17 • November 28 2017: February 6 • April 3 • June 5 • August 21 • October 16
2017: February 4 • April 1 • June 3 • August 26 • October 14 November 11
November 13 6pm – 8pm • $10/Couple
9am – 4pm • $40/Couple INFANT AND CHILD CPR CLASS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Learn and practice rescue for choking and CPR for infants. This is
BREASTFEEDING CLASS Learn positioning, latch-on, early feedings and the importance of assessing baby’s intake during the Breastfeeding Class. Recommended during the last 3 months of pregnancy. 2016: October 13 • November 10 • December 8 2017: January 12 • February 16 • March 16 • April 27 • May 11 June 8 • July 13 • August 31 • September 22 • October 19
NOT a certifying or credentialing course, but is recommended for expectant parents, new parents and support persons. 2016: November 17 2017: February 2 • April 6 • June 1 • August 24 • October 26 December 14 6pm – 8:30pm • $10/Person
November 9 • December 7 6pm – 8:30pm • $10/Couple SIBLING CLASS This class is recommended during the last three months of pregnancy. Preparing siblings for the arrival of a new baby can be as confusing as it is joyous. This class focuses on the unity of the family. Older siblings ages 2-10 are asked to attend with one or both parents. The children will have hands-on practice with dolls to learn how to interact with a new baby. Parents will receive informative guidelines and everyone will tour the mother/baby unit. 2016: October 24 • December 5 2017: February 13 • April 17 • June 26 • August 28 October 23 • December 4 6pm – 7pm • $10/Family
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SAFE SITTER The best sitter is a safe sitter! The Safe Sitter® Class is designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. Sitters learn safety tips for when they are home alone or working with children, how to recognize a medical emergency, how to perform choking rescue or CPR for children and babies, and how to have fun entertaining children. 2017: June 21 • July 12 8:30am - 3:15pm • $40/Sitter
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Archer Institute of Lake Charles Memorial Health System Breaks Ground
facility will be built on the Memorial South campus. and mental health advocate in Southwest Louisiana.
A lack of mental health services in Southwest Louisiana and statewide are at critical heights, and Lake Charles Memorial Health System is stepping up to fill a much needed void with a $19 million behavioral health hospital.
The first phase is set to open in 2017 and will consist of two units: a 28 bed adult unit and a 14 bed adolescent unit. The current adult unit on the 10th floor of Memorial’s main campus will be converted to a 30-bed geriatric unit.
“We have to transfer a lot of patients out to other facilities across Louisiana, trying to find beds for them to go and receive treatment,” says Lindsey Bufford, an advanced practice nurse practitioner and Director of Nursing for Psychiatry. “Many times our patients may wait a few days before they can get into a new patient bed. We definitely need a larger facility.”
Two other phases will be added to the behavioral health hospital in the future: two additional 28 bed units and a medical office building for outpatient programs. When all phases are completed, a total of 65,000 square feet and 102 beds will be available to treat the behavioral health needs of Southwest Louisiana.
The construction is taking place at the Memorial South Campus at the corner of Nelson and Gauthier Roads. A team of architects and medical staff took a year designing the new hospital by looking at some of the best facilities in the nation.
Patients will no longer need to go to the emergency room to access behavioral health services. They will be able to go directly to the new hospital and receive a free assessment and recommendation on the type of treatment they may need, whether that is outpatient care, day program or inpatient hospitalization.
“This one was designed from the ground up specifically with patient needs in mind and current state-of-the-art psychiatric care,” says Robert Prehn, PhD., Vice President of Specialty Services. “We can do things with this facility that we would not be able to do with a facility that we were renovating.”
“Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. No one person is immune to it,” Bufford says. “If that person is not familiar with mental health resources, they’ll know that this facility is here, this is what we have to offer, come in and let us help.”
Psychiatrist Dr. Dale Archer, Jr, made a major donation towards the new hospital through the Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial. The facility will be known as the Archer Institute at Lake Charles Memorial Health System to honor Dr. Archer’s legacy as a leader PHYSICIAN REFERRAL • 1-800-494-LCMH (5264)
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