COVINGTON – St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) has announced Dr. Karmynah Helaire as the recipient of the Northshore organization’s Medical Director’s Award for the fourth quarter of 2025, in recognition of her spearheading the development of the St. Tammany Health System (STHS) Refill Clinic.
The STHS Refill Clinic program has established protocols for accurate completion of patients’ medication lists and focuses on expedited medication refills.
“Her vision, clinical insight and unwavering commitment were instrumental in creating a program that sets a new standard of excellence. Dr. Helaire’s contributions not only ensured the program’s success but also exemplify the highest level of dedication to patient care, innovation and efficiency in workflows for our patients and providers,” said Dr. Michael Hill, STQN medical director.
Dr. Helaire received her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine and a master’s degree in public health from LSU School of Public Health. She also served as a general medical officer in the U.S. Army. She completed a residency in the LSU Rural Family Medicine Program and is board certified in family medicine.
Dr. Helaire sees patients at the St. Tammany Physician’s Network clinic in Folsom.
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About St. Tammany Quality Network
St. Tammany Quality Network is a physician-led organization that demonstrates a commitment to quality and outcomes by creating a medical community aligned around quality initiatives and payer engagement; using a common information technology platform to capture disease-specific data to assist in proactive patient care; and collaborate on patient-centric initiatives that enhance the quality and improve efficiency of health care delivery.