News & Press

March 12, 2021

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.

March 11, 2021

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

March 10, 2021

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

March 8, 2021

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.

March 1, 2021

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

February 25, 2021

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

February 22, 2021

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

February 18, 2021

Monday, February 22nd Blood Drive

February 18, 2021

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

February 15, 2021

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.

January 27, 2021

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

January 12, 2021

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.

January 6, 2021

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

December 16, 2020

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.

December 11, 2020

December 2, 2020

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.

November 24, 2020

What you need to know

November 18, 2020

Considerations for Wearing Masks

November 18, 2020

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.

November 9, 2020

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.

November 4, 2020

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.

October 27, 2020

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.

October 26, 2020

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

October 15, 2020

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.

October 1, 2020

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.

September 28, 2020

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:

September 21, 2020

Update September 21, 2020 - Phase 3, Visitor Policy

September 10, 2020

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

September 9, 2020

Lane extends its heartfelt thanks to the generous community members, businesses, and organizations who donated meals, personal protection equipment, scrubs, snacks, gift cards, and various goodies.

August 26, 2020

Congratulations to Zachary resident Wanda Hayes on beating breast cancer twice! Wanda is a long-time patient of Dr. Michelle Cosse’ at Lane Family Practice and was first diagnosed with breast cancer.

August 24, 2020

Elizabeth Stafford, MBA has been named Controller for Lane Regional Medical Center. She is responsible for overseeing payroll systems, financial and accounting services, and business operations and.

August 21, 2020

Please join us in congratulating Amy Rome, RN, for her Nightingale Award nomination!

August 19, 2020

Congratulations to Zachary resident Tina Strickland, CNA on completing her chemo treatments at Lane Cancer Center! A patient of gastroenterologist Dr Krunal Patel, Tina discovered she had stage 3.

August 18, 2020

Prior to using our services for treatment of COVID-19 symptoms or exposure, please note:

August 17, 2020

Allyson Bennett, BSN, RN-BC at Lane Regional Medical Center recently received the Nightingale Award for Clinical Nurse Educator of the Year by the Louisiana State Nurses Association.

August 13, 2020

Lane Nursing Home was recently acquired by Hometown Healthcare Management who will build a new, larger senior living facility on Lane’s campus. Upon completion, Lane Nursing Home will be renamed The.

August 13, 2020

Lane Nursing Home was recently acquired by Hometown Healthcare Management who will build a new, larger senior living facility on Lane’s campus. Upon completion, Lane Nursing Home will be renamed The.

August 11, 2020

Please join us in congratulating Allyson Bennett, RN, for her Nightingale Award nomination!

August 4, 2020

Please join us in congratulating Bobi Kilcrease, RN, for her Nightingale Award nomination!

July 24, 2020

Lane Rehabilitation Center, located at 4601 McHugh Road in Zachary, celebrated 20 years of providing quality care for patients requiring physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy on.

July 16, 2020

An unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a severe blood shortage and an urgent need for blood donors.

June 17, 2020

Dr. Krunal Patel at Lane Gastroenterology, 6550 Main Street in Zachary, is now using capsule endoscopy technology to help diagnose small intestine disorders.

June 8, 2020

During Phase 2, Lane continues to operate with extra precautions in place to keep our patients and staff safe:

June 1, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded Lane Nursing Home the distinguished 5-star quality rating, placing it in the top 10% of nursing homes nationwide.

May 27, 2020

Lane Regional Medical Center has earned full accreditation with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) from the American College of Cardiology.

May 21, 2020

Lane Family Practice and FASTLane Walk-in Clinic now offer COVID-19 Antibody Testing. Patients must see a provider before being tested.

May 19, 2020

Lane Outpatient Therapy, located at 4801 McHugh Road, Suite B, celebrated one year of providing care for patients requiring physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy on an outpatient.

May 14, 2020

An unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a severe blood shortage and an urgent need for blood donors.

May 11, 2020

MedComp Sciences, a local medical laboratory in Zachary has partnered with the City of Zachary and Lane Regional Medical Center to offer free drive-through COVID-19 testing to 100 patients on.

May 11, 2020

National Hospital Week 2020 – A Week of Thanks

May 6, 2020

Local Christian organization, Zachary Support from Afar, coordinated its fifth and final lunch for Lane’s healthcare heroes on Wednesday, May 6th.

May 6, 2020

Celebrating our team of Lane Healthcare Heroes during National Nurses Week. Thank you to all the nurses at Lane. We appreciate you!

April 30, 2020

An unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a severe blood shortage.

April 20, 2020

People are asking how they can help in this time of crisis.

March 30, 2020

Ready for a social distancing field trip? On Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m., the Zachary Police Department will lead a caravan of vehicles through the front parking lot of Lane Regional Medical.

March 25, 2020
March 24, 2020

We are so thankful for all of the individuals and businesses who have graciously donated supplies! We are still in need and appreciate donations of supplies or financial support to the Lane.

March 18, 2020

Effective 3/18/2020, FASTLane is open for Occupational Medicine services ONLY from 7am - 9am, Monday - Friday. This includes respirator fit testing, pre-employment and fit-for-duty physicals,.

March 16, 2020

Due to public gatherings being limited, the Code Red Chili Cook-off has been postponed until further notice.

March 10, 2020

Explore the Love Lane Spring 2020 newsletter and keep up with the latest from LaneRMC!

March 4, 2020

A Message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For more information, call 855-523-2652, Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, or visit:.

February 26, 2020

Lane Cancer Center and Mary Bird Perkins–Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center are offering FREE skin and colorectal cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 27th. The screenings.

February 21, 2020

Lane Nursing Home achieved one of the highest designations of quality care and services -- a deficiency-free rating in this year’s survey by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

February 19, 2020

Dr. Alexsander Peacock, Pharm D, has been named Pharmacy Director at Lane Regional Medical Center and is responsible for operation and management of the Pharmacy Department to ensure quality.

February 19, 2020

Renee Miley, RN, BSN, was named Lane Regional Medical Center’s 2019 MVP of the Year. Miley is a charge nurse in the Emergency Department.

February 12, 2020

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, February 21, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

February 11, 2020

Traumatic injuries are often sudden and unexpected. They can occur due to falls, accidents and intentional violence. The #1 cause of preventable death after injury is uncontrollable bleeding..

February 6, 2020

February is Heart Month!

February 4, 2020

Don’t miss a chance to be a part of one of the best family-friendly events in the area, the 6th annual Code Red Chili Cook-off!

January 31, 2020

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a farmers market on Tuesday, February 18.

January 27, 2020

Charles Thompson, M.D., has been elected Chief of Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center for 2020.

January 27, 2020

Traumatic injuries are often sudden and unexpected. They can occur due to falls, accidents and intentional violence. The #1 cause of preventable death after injury is uncontrolled bleeding. Learning.

January 24, 2020

Tina Fletcher has been named Materials Management Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

January 10, 2020

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

December 30, 2019

Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zachary offers a comprehensive approach to ensure the highest rate of success with preventative medical evaluations, medications and supportive counseling.

December 16, 2019

Congratulations to Steve Yeh for being named Lane’s December MVP of the Month!!!

December 10, 2019

Dr. Nayan Agarwal, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South, is the first in Louisiana to use the new, longer Stellarex drug-coated angioplasty balloon to treat peripheral.

December 2, 2019

Lane Home Health will host its 35th Anniversary Celebration and Open House on Wednesday, December 11th from 3-5 p.m.

November 25, 2019

The Lane Gift Shop is hosting an Open House and Holiday Sale on Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th, from 8am–6pm.

November 19, 2019

Congratulations to Bernadette Ellis for being named Lane’s November MVP of the Month!!!

November 14, 2019

Nakeisha Robertson Cleveland was appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. She replaces Doze Butler who moved out.

November 12, 2019

Dr. Charles Thompson, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zachary, is the first in the Baton Rouge region, and second in the state, to use the R2P™ MISAGO® RX.

November 1, 2019

Throughout the month of November, Lane Home Health is celebrating 35 years of service.

October 30, 2019

The Bank of Zachary is sponsoring the annual Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony at the Regional Veterans Park on the campus of Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street in Zachary, on Monday,.

October 30, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

October 30, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center will provide FREE Hands-Only CPR training and AED demonstrations on Wednesday, November 6th at 1pm in the Lane Cardiovascular Center.

October 30, 2019

Our Lady of the Lake Blood Donor Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, November 1, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

October 14, 2019

Congratulations to Shaneka Johnson for being named Lane’s October MVP of the Month!

October 10, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18.

October 10, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center recently held a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, October 9th, to welcome our newest specialists:

October 8, 2019

By Kimberly Meiners, MD, Lane Family Practice

October 2, 2019

Lane Pharmacy is now open and filling prescriptions for the general public and for patients being discharged from the hospital.

September 25, 2019

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament was held Friday, September 20th at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary.

September 18, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 36 employees for their years of service at the semi-annual Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, September 17.

September 16, 2019

Congratulations to Jackie Loyd for being named our September MVP of the Month! Jackie is an RN and works on 2nd South. She has been with Lane for 20 years.

September 5, 2019

Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic is proud to announce Dr. John Wilkinson has joined BROC and is currently accepting new patients at the Zachary Clinic, 6550 Main Street, Suite 2300. He will provide.

September 4, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, September 21, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

August 28, 2019

Dr. Nayan Agarwal, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zachary, is the first in Louisiana to use the OPTICROSS HD IVUS 60 MHz Imaging Catheter which provides.

August 20, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS to Kim Watson for being named Lane’s August MVP of the Month!

August 14, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary donated $25,000 to the Lane RMC Foundation during the hospital’s appreciation luncheon on August 13th.

August 13, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners re-elected Gaynell Young chair and Jordan Charlet vice-chair during its July 22nd meeting.

August 9, 2019

Eva Jones, outgoing Lane Auxiliary vice-president, presented a ruby service pin to Gladys Sims for reaching 10,000 hours of volunteer service to Lane Regional Medical Center. She is only the second.

August 1, 2019

Lori Grace, MSN, FNP-C, has joined the staff of Lane Gastroenterology located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 3500, in Zachary.

July 29, 2019

Angie Clouatre, BSN, RN, has been named the Telemetry & Medical/Surgical Unit Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

July 22, 2019

Todd Walters has been named Information Technology Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

July 19, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS to Renee Miley for being selected Lane’s July MVP of the Month!

July 17, 2019

Debby Brian was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. She replaces Pat Gauthier who retired from the.

July 16, 2019

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

July 10, 2019

David Bowman was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. He replaces Mark Thompson who retired from.

July 9, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, July 12, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

July 1, 2019

The future of cancer care depends on research. Lane Cancer Center patients who meet screening criteria can participate in national clinical trials close to home, allowing them to receive some of the.

June 27, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation recently held ‘A Night at the USO annual gala at Hemingbough located in St. Francisville. The gala is one the Foundation’s largest fundraising events held.

June 17, 2019

Congratulations to Billie Pace for being selected as our June MVP of the Month! Billie is a Registered Nurse and the Clinical Leader for our Telemetry Unit/1st South. She has been with Lane Regional.

June 7, 2019

Lane Cancer Center and Mary Bird Perkins–Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center are offering free skin and colorectal cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, June 13th. The screenings will.

June 3, 2019

Dr. Kimberly Meiners has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice located at 2335 Church Street, Suite E, in Zachary.

May 28, 2019

Dr. Nayan Agarwal, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Zachary, is the first in the Bayou Region to use the VICI Venous Stent® System for patients with.

May 22, 2019

Maggie Brian is this year’s recipient of the Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship.

May 15, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation invites you to step back in time and enjoy a 1940’s style USO Celebration on Saturday, June 8th, from 7-10 p.m.

May 14, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is now hiring compassionate, dedicated nurses! New grads welcome! Join the Lane team, and experience benefits such as:

May 13, 2019

Effective May 1st, Zachary Family Practice has a new name: Lane Family Practice.

May 8, 2019

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,.

May 2, 2019

Lane Outpatient Therapy, located at 4801 McHugh Road, Suite B, (behind Lane Surgery Group) opened Wednesday, May 1st, for patients requiring physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

April 24, 2019

Take a spin in a new Ford vehicle from Superior Ford in Zachary.

April 18, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 37 employees for their years of service at the semi-annual Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 16.

April 16, 2019

Congratulations to Louise Hebert for being selected as our April MVP of the Month!!!

April 8, 2019

Foot and ankle pain is frustrating! It stops you from doing what you love. It keeps you up at night. And, in some cases, it makes getting out of bed each morning a little bit more difficult. When you.

March 30, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center would like to say “thank you” to our physicians who contribute to excellence in healthcare day after day.

March 29, 2019

Audiologists know that the benefit of hearing aids is wasted if the hearing aid itself is not properly adjusted.

March 26, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29.

March 26, 2019

Lane Rehabilitation Center will host a Stroke Support Group on Thursday, March 28, from 12pm-1pm, at 4601 McHugh Road, in Zachary.

March 25, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, March 30, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

March 18, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, March 22, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

March 18, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors presented a check for $100,000 to the hospital for the pharmacy project.

March 11, 2019

In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, join local gastroenterologist Dr. Krunal Patel for an informative discussion on the most common digestive and gastrointestinal disorders, available.

March 11, 2019

Congratulations to Adrienne Richardson for being selected Lane’s March MVP of the Month!

March 1, 2019

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Lane Gastroenterology will distribute free EZ DETECT™ test kits during the month of March.

February 27, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners recently held a strategic planning meeting during which Administration outlined a plan for a $50M hospital expansion project.

February 26, 2019

Dr. Jacob LeBas is hosting a “Meet the Doc” Open House at Lane Pediatrics, 6110 Main Street, Suite B, in Zachary.

February 19, 2019

Congratulations to Pennie Bozeman for being selected Lane’s February MVP of the Month!

February 12, 2019

Lane Cancer Center and Mary Bird Perkins–Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center are offering free prostate, skin, and colorectal cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 21st. The.

February 12, 2019

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) and Lane Cardiovascular Center are offering a free Wine & Wellness Event featuring electrocardiogram (EKG) screenings on Tuesday, February 19 from 5:30 -.

February 12, 2019

Tamara Dayton, LCSW, was named Lane Regional Medical Center’s 2018 Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Year. Dayton is a Medical Social Worker in the Social Services Department.

February 11, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Krunal Patel, MD has recently opened Lane Gastroenterology, located inside the Lane Medical Plaza and Diagnostic Center at 6550 Main Street, Suite.

February 4, 2019

Lori Carruth, RN, has been named Director of Obstetrical and Surgical Services at Lane Regional Medical Center.

January 28, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is proud to announce its recent recognition as a Gift Shining Star designated hospital for breastfeeding.