A LETTER FROM THE CEO

Spring often symbolizes new beginnings - a season of change and growth. Over the last six months, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) has continued to experience growth to better meet the needs of our community.

As a healthcare organization, we remain committed to ensuring that everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to reach their full health potential. Health equity continues to be a focal point of our organization as we consistently seek ways to ensure equal access to care for all of our patients. In fact, our Women’s Center was just recognized by the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) as a Louisiana Birth Ready facility, echoing our commitment to the practice of safe, equitable and dignified birthing practices.

As I reflect over the past few months, there are many reasons to celebrate:

● In January, WCCH was awarded re-accreditation in mammography by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest image quality and patient safety and is only awarded to facilities that meet ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards. We are proud of our mammography team.

● This February, WCCH was re-designated as a Gift facility by the Louisiana Department of Health - Office of Public Health - Bureau of Family Health and the Louisiana Commission on Perinatal Care and the Prevention of Infant Mortality. This designation highlights our commitment to increasing our breastfeeding rates and success by improving the quality of maternity education services and patient-centered care.

● On March 24, we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Calcasieu Family Physicians of WCCH - Carlyss Clinic. Drs. Jason and Kelly Fuqua, along with Garett Istre, nurse practitioner, are now available to meet the primary healthcare needs of the community.

● On March 30, WCCH honored our medical staff on National Doctors’ Day. We are incredibly grateful for their continued dedication and commitment of providing exceptional care to our community.

● In May, we celebrate National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week, which gives us a chance to recognize and celebrate our caring team members.

As we look forward to our 70th anniversary in August, we ask for your continued support. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Sincerely,

Janie D. Frugé