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Gus Schram III

Robert Piper Committees formed to build new St. Louis campus, repurpose existing campus

The Board of Pastors of the Diocese of Lake Charles announced the formation of two committees: one to oversee the establishment of a new campus for St. Louis Catholic High School, and another to determine the future use of the present St. Louis campus.

Robert Piper was named chair of the Future Campus Committee, which will direct the planning and construction of the new St. Louis campus on a 37-acre site on Corbina Road in southeast Lake Charles.

Gus Schram III will chair the Landry–St. Louis Property Repurposing Committee, which will study and recommend future development and use of the present school campus on Bank Street.

St. Louis Catholic High School sustained severe hurricane damage in 2020, and the school is now operating in temporary modular buildings. After considering various options, the school’s Board of Pastors decided to rebuild the school on the Corbina Road site and repurpose the Bank Street property.

Pelvic Health Expert Joins MAXX Physical Therapy

MAXX Physical Therapy announces that Johnnie Kleinschmidt is joining their highly skilled team as Pelvic Health Program Director.

Johnnie Kleinschmidt is a seasoned physical therapist and certified low pressure fitness practitioner. She is best known for being the first to open a specialty clinic in SWLA/SETX dedicated specifically to the treatment of pelvic therapy.

She is only one of two practitioners in the state of Louisiana who has her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification. She specializes in the treatment of pelvic disorders in women, men and children, and has recently transitioned her practice to MAXX Physical Therapy.

Kleinschmidt’s pelvic floor therapy is a specifically designed program of exercises, postures, massage, biofeedback, manual therapy and electrical muscle or nerve stimulation. Each patient is prescribed a treatment plan tailored to the individual to address their particular complaint. Her patients are taught to relax and coordinate the movement of their pelvic floor muscles.

Several different techniques are used in her practice; these include visceral mobilization (the manipulation of organs) and manual orthopedic (muscle and joint manipulation) physical therapy.

For more information, visit MaxxPT.com.

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana Foundation Names New Executive Director of Development

CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana Health Patricia Prudhomme System and the members of the CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Foundation Board are pleased to announce Patricia Prudhomme has accepted the role of Executive Director of Development for the CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Foundation.

Patricia will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with supporters of CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana Health System to expand our healing ministry of Jesus Christ through the power of transformative philanthropy.

As Patricia transitions into her new role, Kay Barnett is retiring from the post after 17 years of service to CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Foundation. Kay led a team that raised millions of dollars through the years for CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana.

Lakeside Bank Names Aaron LeBoeuf Chief Lender

Lakeside Bank has announced the promotion of Aaron LeBoeuf to the position of Chief Lender. LeBoeuf has served as a Senior Vice President at Lakeside for the past year. Originally from Sulphur, Louisiana, he earned a degree in Business Management from McNeese State University. LeBoeuf has 18 years of banking experience, with an extensive background in commercial, residential and consumer lending. Prior to joining Lakeside in early 2020, he was with First Federal Bank of Louisiana for eight years, where he held the position of Senior Vice President-Private Banking Manager.

Aaron LeBoeuf

Contact LeBoeuf at Lakeside’s main office in Lake Charles by calling (337) 474-3766.

Robbin Odom Earns Patient Safety Credential

The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Robbin Odom Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Robbin Odom as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). Odom currently serves as the Vice President of Quality and Safety for Lake Charles Memorial Health System.

Odom earned this credential in part by passing a rigorous, evidence-based examination that tests candidates on their competency in patient safety science and application. With the conferring of certification Odom is privileged to use the CPPS credential.

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NOT ON OUR WATCH

The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office have formed the Contractor Fraud Response Team to help protect our citizens by pursuing, arresting and prosecuting anyone committing contractor fraud in Calcasieu Parish. Call 437-3405 to report suspected contractor fraud. We Will Arrest and Prosecute!

Tony Mancuso, Sheriff | Stephen Dwight, DA

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OB Care Loves Babies!

ob care, a full-service obstetrics clinic, wants you to have a healthy, happy pregnancy and childbirth experience regardless of your financial situation. OB Care, a part of the Lake Charles Memorial Health System, has taken care of new moms in southwest Louisiana for over 20 years. Care, not cost, should be your focus. That’s why OB Care accepts private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay, working with expectant moms to develop an affordable payment plan. OB Care surrounds you with compassionate, certified o.b. specialists to guide you through your pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum journey.

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routine prenatal and post-delivery care • high risk pregnancy care fetal monitoring • prenatal, breastfeeding, and childbirth classes

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Monday – Friday • 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Currently located at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women. Watch for our new location in May at 760 Bayou Pines East. 337-562-0510