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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 -.

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.

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.

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

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

National Non-Smoking Week is January 20-January 26, 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.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month, and Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, January 25, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Nikki Gautreaux, M.D., has been elected Chief of Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center for 2019.

Flu activity is increasing in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.

A Bell Dedication Ceremony in memory of Sheila Barrett, RN, was recently held at Lane Cancer Center, 6180 Main Street in Zachary.

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary held its installation of officers at their General Meeting on Tuesday, November 13.

Lane Regional Medical Center and Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center are offering infusion therapy services at Lane Cancer Center, 6180 Main Street in Zachary. In September, the.

Lane Regional Medical Center is an official tour stop of the American Heart Association’s “Strokes for Stroke” Traveling Art Show, which is currently being displayed in the hospital’s main hallway..

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is sponsoring a linen sale on Thursday, November 8, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Friday, November 9, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the hospital’s.

During November the home care and hospice communities honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, social workers, and other providers who choose to use their lives to serve our.

Presented by Americana Development, Level Homes, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, Hancock Whitney Bank, and Lane RMC Foundation, the 2018 Code Red Chili Cook-off was held on Saturday, October 27th at the.

FASTLane, Lane Regional Medical Center’s after hours urgent care clinic, recently celebrated their 8th anniversary.

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, October 26, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. inside the Staff Development Classroom, near the hospital cafeteria.

Join the staff of Lane Regional Medical Center for an old-fashioned Meet n’ Greet on Friday, October 19, from 2 – 3 p.m., in the Lane Cafeteria to welcome our newest specialists. Refreshments will be.

Do you make a mean bowl of chili? Is your salsa the best around? Put it to the test and join in the HOT competition at Lane RMC Foundation’s 5th Annual Code Red Chili Cook-off, Saturday, October.

Each year, more than 800 people in Louisiana are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Louisiana and 12th in the U.S. Because of these historically high.

The Lane RMC Foundation’s Inaugural Golf Tournament was held Friday, September 14th at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary. The 18-hole tournament began at 8 a.m. with 17 teams competing for the.

Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Louisiana Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus Specialty Group has recently opened its ENT/Allergy/Otolaryngology practice at 6110 Main Street, Suite.

Phil Hacker, CPA has been named Chief Financial Officer for Lane Regional Medical Center.

Louisiana is known to have one of the highest death rates caused by heart disease in the United States. However, statistics from the Center for Disease Control have shown that over the past 35 years,.

Join us in welcoming Podiatrist Kyle Lindow, DPM, to Lane’s medical staff. He recently joined Warner Orthopedics and Wellness after a rigorous three-year foot and ankle surgical residency program at.

Larry Meese, Chief Executive Officer at Lane Regional Medical Center, recently received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

Lane Regional Medical Center and Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center announced today a new partnership to provide enhanced care to Zachary-area patients requiring medical oncology.

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary donated $15,000 to the Lane RMC Foundation during the hospital’s appreciation luncheon on August 14th.

Terri Nelson, RD, LDN has been named Community Relations Marketing Coordinator at Lane Home Health. Originally from Morgan City, Nelson will be responsible for communication, physician relations, and.

Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Samantha Bland-Naquin, MD, OB/GYN, has recently joined physicians Keith Elbourne, Joshua Best and Nikki Gautreaux at Lane OB/GYN (formerly.

Effective August 1, Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic will have a new name: Lane OB/GYN.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) will hold a FREE tobacco cessation program at Lane Regional Medical in Zachary on Tuesday, August 7, at 5:30 p.m., in the hospital’s West Wing Conference.

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, July 20, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Brittany Casey, BSN, CCRN has been named Director of Intensive Care Services at Lane Regional Medical Center. She will oversee the Intensive Care, Intermediate Care and Respiratory Care units.

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation recently held ‘A Night on Broadway’ gala hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Heirtzler at her home in Zachary on Saturday, June 9th. Proceeds raised will support the.

Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center (CLAHEC) collaborated with Lane Regional Medical Center to bring the “AHEC of a Summer” volunteer program to high school students in the area. The.

Lane Regional Medical Center was announced as a 2018 recipient of the Funds for Safety Grant sponsored and funded by the LHA Trust Funds. Lane Regional has previously won this safety grant in 2013,.

Claudia Cantwell, RN, was recently named both Administrator and Director of Nursing for Lane Home Health.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) will hold a FREE 4-part tobacco cessation program at Lane Regional Medical in Zachary.

Ali Brunson is this year’s recipient of the Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship. A 2018 graduate of Zachary High School, Ali is the daughter of Joshua and Amanda Brunson of Zachary. At.

Thomas Scott, Jr., Doze Y. Butler, Ph.D., and Reagan Elkins, MD, were recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical.

A free skin cancer screening sponsored by Lane Regional Medical Center and Advanced Dermatology will be held Wednesday, May 9, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the office of Dr. Laurie Harrington,.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is hosting a FREE tobacco cessation informational seminar on Tuesday, May 1st, from 12-1p.m. in the West Wing Conference Room at Lane Regional Medical.

By placing your hands at “10 and 2” the LaneRMC Foundation can rev up its campaign fund by more than $6,000 with your help.

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is sponsoring a “Savvy Linens” sale on Thursday, April 26, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Friday, April 27, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the.

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 33 employees for their years of service at the semi-annual Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 10. The employees were recognized for milestones ranging.

Lane Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with Our Lady of the Lake Blood Donor Center, is holding a blood drive on Friday, April 13, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE cholesterol and glucose (blood sugar) screening on Tuesday, March 27th, American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day. The free screening will be held from.

FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care has expanded its occupational medicine services and now offers drug testing for 10 illicit drugs in one easy test.

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Thursday, March 22, and Friday, March 23.

For parents who lose a child at birth, parting with a stillborn baby is the first step in a long and difficult grieving process, one that can take a lifetime to come to terms with. A new device.

Dr. Deepak Thekkoott, an interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South, was the first to use a new side branch stent to treat coronary artery disease at Lane Regional Medical.

Adam Whatley, M.D., has been elected Chief of Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center for 2018.

Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Heather O’Laughlin, Au.D., has opened Lane Audiology Clinic at 6110 Main Street, Suite D, in Zachary. She is licensed by the Louisiana Board.

The team at Lane Hematology/Oncology Clinic provides patients with convenient, high-quality cancer care to help eas the challenges of treatment and recovery. Pictured L-R: Susie Braud, Paula Zagone,.

Lane Rehabilitation Center will host a Stroke Support Group on Friday, July 21, from 12-1 p.m., 4601 McHugh Road, in Zachary. Lunch will be provided. FREE and open to the public. The Stroke Support.

Dr. Sam Field, Margie Hill, Dr. Dan Bourgeois, Kristi Duplessis, Chris Dedon, Charli Windham and Dr. Frank Sanfiel of Lane Surgery Group celebrate the clinic's 5th anniversary of serving the region..

Seated left to right: Gage Bennett, Caelyn Zeno, Summer Tucker, Katherine Tinkler Standing left to right: Grace Bartel, Tommy Tran, Kaylee Landry, Raegan Douglas, Layla Myles, Hallie Mayfield,.

Lane Rehabilitation Center will host an Amputee Support Group on Friday, June 16, from 12-1 p.m., 4601 McHugh Road, in Zachary.

Austin Barnes is this year’s recipient of the Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship. A 2017 graduate of Denham Springs High School, he is the son of Sam and Addie Barnes of Denham.

The Regional Veterans Park Association hosted a Laying of the Wreath ceremony on Memorial Day at the Regional Veterans

Thirteen nurses at Lane Regional Medical Center were nominated by patients, family members, physicians and colleagues for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The 2017 DAISY Award Honorees are.

The Regional Veterans Park Association will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29th at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held at The Regional Veterans Park, located at the entrance to the.

A free skin cancer screening sponsored by Lane Regional Medical Center and Advanced Dermatology will be held Wednesday, May 24, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the office of Dr. Laurie Harrington,.

Melisa Poole, LPN has been named Clinical Liaison at Lane Rehabilitation Center. An affiliate of Lane Regional Medical Center

Lane Regional Medical Center will host an Alzheimer’s Support Group on Friday, May 26, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the hospital’s West Wing Conference Room.

Lane HERO Club members donate $5000 donation to Susan G. Komen. Pictured L-R: Patsy Loftstrom, Bea Sibley, Stacy Pickett, Tayler Kimble, Jeannine Kimble, Joe Pierce, Tanya Phillips, Dawn Logston,.

Dr. Michelle Cosse’ at Zachary Family Practice has been ranked the #1 primary care physician in the state of Louisiana by People’s Health.

LaneRMC Foundation board members include Jennifer Boyd, foundation director Theresa Payment, Dr. Elizabeth Heirtzler, Brian Guidry, Donna Kline, Teresa Webb, Tanya Phillips, Brandon Frederic, Laura.

Courtney Travis, BSN, RN, RNC-OB received the “Celebrate Nursing Award” from the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association on May 1. She is a charge nurse on the Labor & Delivery unit at Lane Regional.

Zachary resident Demetreia Thomas challenges you to take a no-hassle test drive so Superior Ford of Zachary and Ford Motor Company will dontate $20 (per driver) to LaneRMC Foundation during the Drive.

Lane Regional Medical Center will host a Grief Support Group on Friday, May 5, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the hospital’s West Wing Conference Room.

Lane Regional Medical Center is offering a FREE training course in Infant CPR on Wednesday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

United Blood Services is urging the community to “march” up to the challenge to make an impact by donating blood at the Lane Regional Medical Center Blood Drive on Friday, March 31 from 6:45 am-2:30.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE cholesterol and glucose (blood sugar) screening on Tuesday, March 28th

Terrell Williams, Sharon Grant, Tamara Dayton and Karen Dubois (20 years); Lynn Reese (25 years); Florence Myers and Jim Womack (30 years) Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 53 employees for.

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale Thursday, March 23rd, and Friday, March 24th.

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation will host “Fish Fry Friday” on Friday, March 17th, from 11.a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Zachary City Hall Parking Lot.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Lane Regional Medical Center will be distributing free EZ DETECT™ test kits on Friday, March 10, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the hospital’s.

Local physician Kent Rhodes, MD, was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Lane Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners.

Randy Olson, chief executive officer of Lane Regional Medical Center for almost 14 years, has announced he will retire in early March. A reception in his honor will be held on Thursday, February 9th,.

The following GoodHealth events will be held in February at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street in Zachary:

Lane Regional Medical Center announced today that its Board of Commissioners has unanimously chosen Larry Meese as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer effective February 21st. Meese comes.

Cassidy Bergeron was recently honored as the first recipient of the Lane Lifesaver Award. Bergeron is a second-year nursing student who works at FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care Clinic in Zachary.

The 2016 Lane RMC Employees of the Month are Courtney Travis, Alicia Brumfield, Don Boyte, Linthon Bundick, Latoria Muse, Dottie Monistere, Austin Craig, Gretchen Fontenot and Kevin Dicharry. Not.

In recognition of their profession’s long history and enduring record of patient safety, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at Lane Regional Medical Center are celebrating the 18th.

Thomas Trahan, M.D., has been elected Chief of Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center for 2017.

Thomas Trahan, M.D., has been elected Chief of Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center for 2017.

Lane Regional Medical Center and Cardiovascular Institute of the South are proud to welcome Dr. Robert Drennan, electrophysiologist, to our team of expert physicians providing cardiovascular care for.

FASTLane Urgent Care has expanded its occupational medicine services and is now a certified Breath Alcohol Testing facility. Located at 19900 Old Scenic Hwy in Zachary, FASTLane offers both Non-DOT.

FASTLane Urgent Care has expanded its Occupational Medicine Services and is now a certified collection site for Hair Analysis and Oral Fluid Testing for DISA.

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the.

Randy Olson, John Kazusky, Dr. Deepak Thekkoott, and David Konur Cardiovascular Institute of the South celebrated 10 years of providing interventional cardiovascular care in partnership with Lane.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South and Lane Regional Medical Center are now offering computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screenings for patients who meet the criteria. These screenings are vital.

Lane Regional Medical Center recently activated the hospital’s newly constructed helipad to allow faster transport of patients with life-threatening conditions such as trauma, heart attacks or.

Local educator Donna Kline was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. Kline will a complete the.

Liz Pardi has been named Corporate Health Consultant for the Lane Regional Medical Center WellnessWorks program.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South invites you to Commit to Quit, a free SMOKING CESSATION PRESENTATION on Wednesday, April 13. The presentation will be held at the CIS office located at 6550 Main.

In an effort to help prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality maternity care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announced that Lane Regional Medical Center has been awarded the.

Back row: Kim Watson, Amy Rome, Randy Olson, Staci Sullivan, Kathy Bergeron Front row: Cristy Walker, Billy Conerly, Brittany Casey Back row: Kim Watson, Amy Rome, Randy Olson, Staci Sullivan, Kathy.

Lane Wellness Committee (left to right): Delores Sutton, Samantha Summers, Stacy Ashford, Charlotte Overton, Dana Bellefontaine, Melissa Landry, Krisi Carriere, Tamikka Reed, David Broussard, Melissa.

BATON ROUGE— On Tuesday, January 19, Drs. Satish Gadi and Deepak Thekkoott, cardiologists at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Baton Rouge and Zachary, were the first to use new VenaSeal.

Front Row (LtoR): Rachel Orillion, Dr. Mrugesh Soni, Viginia Bozeman, Tayler Kimble, Katelyn Pardue and Bennett Templet Back Row (LtoR): Tanya Phillips, Karen Williams, Eric Rome, Dr. Charles.