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Dr. Nydeke Nyirenda has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary.

The Lane Foundation’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, October 27, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Lane Regional Medical Center’s Board of Commissioners held an election of officers during their regular scheduled meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Lane Pediatrics is pleased to announce the addition of pediatrician Bikal Sapkota, MD, to its practice located at 6110 Main Street in Zachary. He joins Dr. Shola Tijani and Dr. Chana Heintz.

Myiesha Beard was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. She replaces Jordan Charlet who served for.

The Summer 2023 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

Construction of the new 82,000 square foot, four-story patient tower at Lane is underway.

Jason Landry has been named Director of Nursing Administration for Lane Regional Medical Center.

Heidi Robinson was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.

Lane Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center, is hosting a summer health careers volunteer program for area high school students.

Lane Pediatrics was chosen as a Junior League of Baton Rouge Partner Agency for the Diaper Bank Program to support area families in need with diaper donations.

Brittany Casey, RN and Eric Rome, RN recently received the “Celebrate Nursing Award” from the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association.

On January 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared, under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, a U.S. public health emergency because of the emergence of a.

Congratulations to the 20 Lane Regional Medical Center staff members celebrating a Service Award milestone. Honorees were recognized to thank them for their service at Lane. Collectively they.

The 8th Annual Lane Foundation Code Red Chili Cook-off & Salsa Competition was held on Saturday, April 29, in downtown Zachary. In addition to tasting some world-class chili and salsa, patrons also.

Lane Dermatology is now offering patch testing to identify substances that may be causing a skin rash, or contact dermatitis.

The 90M hospital expansion project for Lane Regional Medical Center is moving forward. Demolition of the hospital’s west wing and former nursing home is complete. Groundbreaking for the new 82,000.

Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) has designated Lane Regional Medical Center as a Birth Ready + facility. This designation celebrates the hospital’s consistent healthcare improvement.

Maranath Graugnard, FNP-BC, has joined the staff of Lane OB/GYN, located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 2000, in Zachary. Maranath has more than 20 years of healthcare experience in reproductive health,.

Don’t miss a chance to be a part of one of the best family-friendly events in the area, the 8th annual Code Red Chili Cook-off and Salsa Competition!

Lane will be holding a FREE breastfeeding class on Saturday, April 29, at 10 a.m., in the West Wing Conference Room at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

Lane Pediatrics is now offering FREE Meet the Doc appointments.

Do you make a mean bowl of chili? Is your salsa the best around? Put your skills to the test and join in the HOT competition at Lane RMC Foundation’s 8th Annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off,.

Lane Regional Medical Center’s Nurse Tech Internship Program is designed to help student nurses transition from a senior level nursing student to a Registered Nurse.

The Winter 2023 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

Jassoni Martin, PharmD, has been named Pharmacy Director at Lane Regional Medical Center. She is responsible for operation and management of Lane’s retail pharmacy and the hospital’s pharmacy.

The Capital Area chapter of the American Heart Association along with Junior League of Baton Rouge presented 80 Infant CPR Anytime kits to Lane Regional Medical Center.

Congratulations to Rachelle Noland for being named 2022 MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Year! Rachelle is a registered nurse in Lane’s Quality Resources Department and was recognized for her.

The 90M hospital expansion project for Lane Regional Medical Center has begun. Demolition of the hospital’s west wing will make way for a new 82,000 square foot, four-story patient tower.

Election of the 2023 Medical Executive Committee Officers for Lane Regional Medical Center include:

Lane Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of medical oncologist and hematologist Mary Stringfellow, M.D. to its medical staff.

Kathy Sterling, FNP-C, has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary. She has more than 21 years of healthcare experience and will assist the physicians at.

Join Lane Regional Medical Center for an old-fashioned Meet & Greet on Thursday, December 1, from 2 – 2:45 p.m., in the Lane Cafeteria to welcome the newest members of our medical staff. Refreshments.

The Lane Foundation’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament presented by Savista was recently held at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary.

Join us for the 14th annual Veterans Day & Flag Raising Program set for Friday, November 11, at 7:30 a.m., at the Regional Veterans Park on the campus of Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main.

Jenna Theriot, BSN, at Lane Regional Medical Center recently received the Nightingale Award for Clinical Practice Nurse of the Year by the Louisiana State Nurses Association.

Congratulations to the 40 Lane Regional Medical Center staff members celebrating a Service Award milestone in 2022. Honorees were recognized to thank them for their service at Lane. Collectively they.

Lane Pediatrics is pleased to announce the addition of pediatrician Chana Heintz, MD, to its practice located at 6110 Main Street in Zachary. She joins Dr. Shola Tijani.

Established patients of Lane Family Practice can say “Boo” to the flu and stop by anytime October 24 – 28, from 8 am - 5pm. Flu shots are FREE with most insurance plans or just $46.50 with self-pay.

FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Clinic now offers rapid A1-C testing for patients with prediabetes or diabetes. This new test is in addition to physicals and other.

Lane Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the 2023 Nursing Scholarship award.

Lane Regional Medical Center will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale September 13 – 16, from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. The sale will be held in the Staff Development Classroom on the.

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, October 28, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

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The Lane Foundation is hosting a rummage sale and pastalaya lunch on Friday, August 26, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, August 27, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. inside the old Nursing Home Division of Lane.

Cayden Walls was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.

Dr. Charles Thompson, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Zachary, is the first to use the Optimizer® Smart System featuring the innovation of CCM therapy to.

Bernitha Russell-Wilson, BSN, RN-BC, has been named Director of the Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Units at Lane Regional Medical Center. She has more than 20 years of nursing leadership experience in.

Patty Williams has been named Director of Physician Practice Management at Lane Regional Medical Center. She will oversee both managed care and clinical at Lane Dermatology, Lane Family Practice,.

Dr. Krishna Sajja has joined the staff of Lane Gastroenterology, located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 3500, in Zachary.

Chronic Care Management is a coordinated care program designed by Medicare to help patients manage their chronic health conditions. The program gives patients care and support between appointments.

Traumatic injuries are often sudden and unexpected. They can occur due to falls, accidents, and intentional violence. The number one cause of preventable death after injury is uncontrolled bleeding.

The Summer 2022 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

Lane Regional Medical Center is one of the first hospitals in the region to adopt the innovative Iovera technology, a clinically proven, non-opioid, pain management solution for relief of chronic and.

The City of Baker and the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) recently announced the launch of LYNX by CATS, a new, on-demand, shared public transportation service for the citizens of Baker.

Chad Jeansonne has been named Materials Management Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

Lane Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center, is hosting a summer health careers volunteer program for area high school students.

Congratulations to Jason Landry, RN, and Jessica Miller, RNC-MNN, who received the “Celebrate Nursing Award” from the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association!

Don’t miss a chance to be a part of one of the best family-friendly events in the area, the 7th annual Code Red Chili Cook-off and Salsa Competition!

FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Clinic can now test depth perception through the Stereo Vision method.

Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) has re-designated Lane Regional Medical Center as a Birth Ready facility. This re-designation celebrates the hospital’s improved perinatal health.

Robbie Tanner, BSN, RN, CCRN, has been named Director of Intensive Care and Respiratory Therapy Services at Lane Regional Medical Center. He will oversee the Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, and.

Allyson Bennett, BSN, RN, has been named Director of Quality Resources at Lane Regional Medical Center.

Join Lane Regional Medical Center for an old-fashioned Meet & Greet on Friday, March 18, from 2 – 2:30 p.m., in the Lane Cafeteria to welcome the newest members of our medical staff. Refreshments.

In honor of National Social Work Day, Lane Regional Medical Center salutes its essential Social Workers.

Allison Cross, PA, has joined the staff of Lane Gastroenterology located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 3500, in Zachary. She has more than six years of experience and will assist Dr. Krunal Patel in the.

The Winter 2022 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

Lane Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the 2022 Nursing Scholarship award.

In addition to the traditional nutrition services provided to all inpatients, Lane Regional Medical Center also offers Medical Nutrition Therapy services for outpatients.

Application Period for Summer 2022 is now CLOSED Lane Regional Medical Center’s Nurse Tech Internship Program is designed to help student nurses transition from a senior level nursing student to a.

Due to a state-wide decline in COVID-19, all vaccinated staff, patients and guests are no longer required to wear a mask while inside any Lane building.

Nick Maggio, FNP-C, has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary. He has 10 years of healthcare experience and will assist the physicians at Lane Family.

Andrew Durdin has been named Director of Physician Practice Management at Lane Regional Medical Center. He will oversee the day-to-day functions of Lane Dermatology, Lane Family Practice, Lane.

Charlie Lee Massey, 86, a resident of Zachary, LA, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his home. He was retired, after working for over 37 years for Lane Regional Medical Center and 25 years as one.

For the first time in Lane’s history, there is a tie for MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Year!

The Blood Center donation bus will be in front of Lane Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 31, from 11a.m. - 5p.m., at 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

Lane Dermatology, located at 4801 McHugh Road in Zachary, is now open.

Election of the 2022 Medical Executive Committee Officers for Lane Regional Medical Center include:

Lane Pediatrics is pleased to announce the addition of pediatrician Shola Tijani, MD, to its practice located at 6110 Main Street in Zachary. She joins Drs. Jacob LeBas and Lacey Clark.

On behalf of Lane Regional Medical Center and the Medical Executive Committee, please join us in wishing Dr. Clayton Brown congratulations on his retirement!

Lane Regional Medical Center and Savista are pleased to announce Jeannine Kimble as the Revenue Cycle Director. Savista is contracted with Lane to provide revenue cycle services.

Kaelyn Johnson was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.

Lane Regional Medical Center received the 2021 Platinum Award, the highest honor awarded, for extraordinary efforts in the Workplace Partnership for Life campaign from the Louisiana Organ Procurement.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in the Capital Region to perform a combination procedure with both the Rotablator™ Rotational Atherectomy System and the Shockwave lithotripsy.

Lane Regional Medical Center was named "2021 Acute Care Hospital of the Year" (61-160 beds) by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation and the Louisiana State Nurses Association to recognize excellence in.

Lane has expanded its occupational medicine services by adding eScreen eCup+ which offers drug testing for 13 illicit drugs in one easy test with results within minutes.

Gov. John Bel Edwards lifted Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate in all settings, except for schools and school buses — including teachers, staff and students in K-12 schools, universities, and other.

Martha Roy, RN, has been named Director of Intensive Care and Respiratory Therapy Services at Lane Regional Medical Center. She will oversee the Intensive Care, Intermediate Care and Respiratory Care.

Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) has awarded Lane Regional Medical Center the Birth Ready Designation. This designation celebrates the hospital’s improved perinatal health outcomes,.

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, October 29, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Joseph Watson has been named Facilities Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

The flu shot is readily available for established patients at Lane Pediatrics and Lane Family Practice. For appointments, call Lane Pediatrics at 658-4070 or Lane Family Practice at 654-3607.

As COVID-19 admissions continue to decrease, we are opening all entrances into the hospital for visitors and staff.

Lane Family Practice is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 3rd dose "booster" vaccine. Please call 225-654-3607 to schedule an appointment, and if possible, bring your vaccine card with you to your.

Bank of Zachary recently donated $10,000 to Lane Foundation’s Hurricane Ida Fund to help hospital employees recover and rebuild from the aftermath of the storm that devastated southeast Louisiana.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) recently celebrated 15 years of providing comprehensive cardiovascular care in Zachary.

As COVID-19 admissions decrease, we are able to revert back to regular visiting hours. We will continue to have only one public entrance open at the Emergency Room in order to continue screening.

Dr. Maria North-Scott has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary.

The blood drive bus will be in front of the hospital Tuesday, September 7th, from 12-6pm. Please donate if you can as our blood supplies are CRITICALLY low.

To help reduce hospitalization rates, Lane Regional Medical Center has expanded its Infusion Center to administer monoclonal antibodies to COVID-19 patients who meet treatment criteria.

People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. Studies indicate some immunocompromised.

Common symptoms of the COVID-19 Delta Variant can sometimes be mistaken for allergies:

Lane Regional Medical Center is proud to announce its re-designation as a Gift Shining Star hospital for breastfeeding.

As we respond to a new surge of COVID-19, patient and team member safety remain our highest priority.

Effective August 2, 2021, Gov. John Bel Edwards has temporarily reinstated Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate indoors for all people age five and older as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue.

Visitor Policy - Updated July 21, 2021

Lane Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center, is hosting a summer health careers volunteer program for area high school students.

Lane Regional Medical Center will receive a $50,000 technology makeover after being named the “Security” category winner of the Connected Workplace Makeover Contest held by Insight Enterprises in.

Effective Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Lane Regional Medical Center has lifted its pandemic-related visitor restrictions.

Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street in Zachary, is now administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to persons age 12 and up. Please call 225-654-3607 to schedule an appointment.

A symbolic groundbreaking event will be held at the construction site of the all new Lodge at Lane Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing facility located next to Lane Regional Medical.

Five of Lane’s Registered Nurses were recognized at the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association’s awards banquet for their contributions to our communities!

In celebration of National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a free skin cancer screening will be held on Thursday, May 13th, from 1 – 4 p.m., with Justin Creel, MD, and again on Wednesday, May.

Dawn Fuller, BSN, RNC-OB has been named Obstetrical Services Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

The latest Love Lane newsletter is here to fill you in on all the latest happenings. Click below to download and read the complete newsletter!

FASTLane After-Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Clinic now offers both HazMat and HazWoper physicals for employees that are exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in the Baton Rouge region to offer cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) scanning at the CIS Zachary clinic located at 6550 Main Street..

In honor of National Social Work Month, we salute our Essential Social Workers.

Dana Bellefontaine, Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Coordinator, was named Lane Regional Medical Center’s 2020 MVP of the Year. She was recognized for her dedication and tireless efforts.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Zachary is the first in Zachary to use a new lithotripsy balloon by Shockwave Medical to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where plaque.

What: Appointments for 2400 COVID-19 vaccines are currently available for those eligible according to Louisiana Department of Health guidelines.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.

Did you know that colon cancer is the number one PREVENTABLE cancer? It is recommended that at age 50 people start doing regular colonoscopies as part of wellness and screening.

Lane Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of medical oncologist and hematologist Deborah Johnson, M.D. to its medical staff.

Lane Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the 2021 Nursing Scholarship.

Glenda Wilson, age 63, recently completed her treatment for small cell lung cancer at Lane Cancer Center. Congratulations Glenda!

Monday, February 22nd Blood Drive

Kris Fryoux, RN, BSN, has been named Director of the Telemetry and Medical/Surgical units at Lane Regional Medical Center.

FASTLane, Lane Family Practice, Lane OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Surgery Group, Cancer Center, and Audiology clinics will be closed Monday, February 15th and Tuesday, February 16th due to.

Election of the 2021 Medical Executive Committee Officers for Lane Regional Medical Center include:

Courtney Travis, BSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-ONQS has achieved national credentials in Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety from the National Certification Corporation. She is the nursing supervisor for.

The Blood Center donation bus will be in front of Lane Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 11, from 12-7 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center employees are receiving COVID-19 vaccines beginning today. The hospital is distributing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine which includes two doses to achieve maximal.

The Fall 2020 Love Lane Newsletter is here! Discover all the latest happenings at Lane and big plans for the future. Click below to read the latest edition, or click here to explore past newsletters.

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Since March 15th when the United States joined in the world shut down, it seems like a decade has passed because there have been so many changes, yet this year nearly over.

The twelfth annual Veterans Day Flag-Raising Ceremony is set for Wednesday, November 11, at 7:30 a.m., - rain or shine - at the Regional Veterans Park located on the campus of Lane Regional Medical.

Jeri Lane Munson Jones was the first baby born at Lane Memorial Hospital on November 4th, just a few days after its doors opened in 1960.

Miriam Everett, RN received the “Celebrate Nursing Award” from the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association. She is a registered nurse in the Cath Lab at Lane Regional Medical Center.

Michael Devall, CPA has been named Chief Financial Officer for Lane Regional Medical Center.

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 85 employees for their years of service. Milestones ranged from 5 to 35 years and collectively represented 1065 years of service to the hospital.

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, November 6, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street in Zachary, will be offering walk-in flu shots to established patients anytime between 8 AM – 4 PM on the following days:

Update September 21, 2020 - Phase 3, Visitor Policy

Hannah Kelley was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.