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STHS earns 17th consecutive 'A' grade for patient safety
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
For the 17th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety for spring 2024 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.
Heart of a Tiger: After health scare, lawyer Jeff Schoen is a new man
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
On the morning after Thanksgiving 2022, Covington native Jeff Schoen underwent an emergency heart procedure at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital. It saved his life. It also changed it in ways he never imagined.
STPH again named best hospital by readers of Sophisticated Woman
Monday, April 29, 2024
– For the 19th consecutive year, St. Tammany Health System has been named Best Hospital in West St. Tammany Parish by readers of Sophisticated Woman magazine.
STHS Respiratory team again wins Hospital of the Year honors
Monday, April 29, 2024
The Louisiana Society for Respiratory Care has named St. Tammany Health System 2023 Hospital of the Year for Respiratory Care among hospitals with more than 200 beds.
STHS cuts ribbon on family medicine clinic in Covington
Friday, April 26, 2024
St. Tammany Health System cut the ribbon Friday on a new family medicine clinic in north Covington that, in addition to expanding access to medical care for local residents, will educate the region’s next generation of family medicine physicians as part of the health system’s first-in-the-region Family Medicine Residency program.
STHS again achieves Baby-Friendly designation
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has once again earned the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation following a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States.
70 for 70: Here comes the (population) boom
Friday, April 19, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024.
STHS salutes its legion of volunteers at 42nd annual luncheon
Friday, April 19, 2024
Just in time for National Volunteer Week (April 21-27, 2024) St. Tammany Health System on Wednesday celebrated the members of the St. Tammany Hospital Guild – and the decades of service they have provided to the health system – at its 42nd annual Volunteer Awards Banquet.
STHS salutes past chiefs of staff with wall of honor
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
St. Tammany Health System installation honors the dozens of doctors who have served as the hospital’s chief of staff over the decades.
70 for 70: What's cookin'?
Thursday, April 11, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 36: A classic from the STHS recipe files.
Hospital Guild celebrated for milestone gift
Monday, April 8, 2024
Its 2024 donation pushes the cumulative amount the all-volunteer group has given to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation past the half-million-dollar mark.
Parenting Center April 2024 calendar of events, at a glance
Thursday, April 4, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for April 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
70 for 70: The dawn of a new era
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 34: The dawn of a new era.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for April 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
As part of its mission to treat the whole patient, St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center, hosts free monthly classes on a variety of topics – from meditation to tai chi to music therapy and more – for diagnosed cancer patients.
STHS reaccredited as Chest Pain Center by American College of Cardiology
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.
Easter Bunny pauses from pre-holiday preparations to visit cancer center
Friday, March 22, 2024
In what has become a springtime tradition, the Easter Bunny paid a visit Thursday afternoon (March 21) to patients and families at St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
70 for 70: Honor roll
Thursday, March 21, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 33: Honor roll.
70 for 70: ‘Our heart and soul’
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today, installment No. 32: ‘Our heart and soul.’
So you want to work at St. Tammany Health System …
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The STHS Human Resources Department has scheduled a series of Career Discovery Sessions on tap for local residents interested in joining the STHS family.
STHS again honored by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has once again received Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient experience. This 2024 award marks the 16th consecutive year the health system has earned the honor.
STHS New Family Center earns Birth Ready+ designation
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Recognition from Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative further cements facility as the Northshore’s premier destination for maternity care.
70 for 70: Tally ho!
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 31: Tally ho!
STHS colleagues recognized for support of service members
Monday, March 4, 2024
The National Guard recently presented two health system colleagues with its Patriot Award, bestowed upon individuals who are especially supportive of team members who are also service members.
STHS Med Staff announces spring 2024 scholarship recipients
Friday, March 1, 2024
The St. Tammany Health System Medical Staff on Thursday announced the names of the two health system colleagues selected to receive its spring 2024 scholarships.
STHS Pharmacy at Braswell's marks grand re-opening
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Five months after acquiring Braswell’s pharmacy in Covington, St. Tammany Health System leaders made it official Thursday (Feb. 29, 2024), with a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of the newly branded St. Tammany Health System Pharmacy at Braswell’s.
70 for 70: ‘Spoke only a little and smiled a lot’
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024.
Free Ladies Night Out screening event set for March 8 at Covington Beer Garden
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Event will include a glitter bar, boutique shopping with Broad Magnolia, mammograms aboard the health system’s Be Well Bus, and a full line-up of health education and screening opportunities with local physicians.
70 for 70: Meet Great Aunt Emmy
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 29: Meet Great Aunt Emmy.
70 for 70: ‘First place’
Thursday, February 15, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 28: “First place.”
STHS ranked among nation’s best in 10 areas, including patient safety
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among the Best Hospitals in America, placing it in the top 10% in 10 distinct specialty areas for 2024, including in the top 6% for patient safety.
70 for 70: ‘Eat to Your Heart’s Content’
Thursday, February 8, 2024
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 27: “Eat to Your Heart’s Content.”
Cancer Center’s therapeutic food pantry a community effort
Thursday, February 8, 2024
In place nearly four years, the therapeutic food pantry at St. Tammany Cancer Center is stocked through twice-weekly deliveries from the Food Bank, as well as through additional support from donors to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation.
70 for 70: Muses' shoeses
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 26: Muses’ shoeses.
STHS announces 2024 Mardi Gras hours
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced its hours of operation for Mardi Gras 2024 at its various clinics and other locations throughout the community.
Bone & Joint Clinic expansion nearly doubles facility's size
Monday, January 29, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s Bone & Joint Clinic recently unveiled an expansion of its facility on Louisiana 21, nearly doubling its physical footprint from 7,700 square feet to 12,900 square feet.
Parenting Center February 2024 calendar of events, at a glance
Monday, January 29, 2024
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for February 2024 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
70 for 70: Beaming with pride
Friday, January 26, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today, installment No. 25: Beaming with pride.
STHS cuts ribbon on St. Tammany Academic Center for Northshore healthcare students
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
In what is being hailed as a watershed moment for healthcare education on the Northshore, St. Tammany Health System leaders were joined Monday (Jan. 21) by local education stakeholders and government officials to cut the ribbon on the St. Tammany Academic Center, a free-standing education facility in Covington designed to train the region’s next generation of healthcare professionals.
Miracle on South Tyler Street: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Our visit with the first baby born at St. Tammany Parish Hospital is the cover story for the winter 2024 issue of Heart to Heart, which is packed with both information and inspiration as we continue our unceasing mission to increase access to quality healthcare for Northshore residents.
70 for 70: Prescription for progress
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 24: Prescription for progress.
Free Advance Care Planning workshops announced
Thursday, January 18, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s Palliative Medicine and Advance Care Planning Steering Committee has announced the continuation of their Advance Care Planning and Education Walk-Up Workshop series in 2024.
STHS unveils its 70th anniversary logo
Monday, January 15, 2024
Twelve months from now, on Dec. 1, St. Tammany Health System will mark the 70th anniversary of its flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
70 for 70: A pillar of the community
Friday, January 12, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 23: A pillar of the community.
STQN Announces 2023 Fourth-Quarter Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, January 11, 2024
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its fourth-quarter Medical Director’s award to three member physicians – Drs. Angela Buonagura, Jennifer Daly and Natalie Fitton – in recognition of their leadership in creating a center of excellence at the St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion.
STHS recognized for higher quality, cost efficiency in maternity care
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The New Family Center at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.
70 for 70 | The first nurses
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 22: The first nurses.
70 for 70 | A team of champions
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 21: A team of champions.
New program meets heart patients where they live. Literally.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
A pilot program launched this past spring by the health system’s Home Health Services team is designed to help congestive heart failure patients more effectively manage their condition.
STHS announces New Year’s hours
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics on both New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31, 2023) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2024).
Meet the first baby born at St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
70 years and 60,000 babies later, we catch up with the one who started it all: Cathy Arnold Kemp, who holds the distinction of being the first baby born at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
STHS announces 2023 Christmas hours
Friday, December 22, 2023
With the holiday season upon us, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
70 for 70 | Honoring a life of service
Thursday, December 21, 2023
This article is part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 20: Honoring a life of service.
STHS colleagues show holiday spirit with Adopt-A-Family program
Friday, December 15, 2023
In what has become a treasured holiday tradition, health system colleagues loaded up hundreds of wrapped Christmas presents – along with 16 bicycles – destined to warm the holidays of local families in need.
70 for 70 | A generous heart
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 19: A generous heart.
Dr. Mike Carpenter, a Northshore fixture for decades, retiring from STHS
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dr. Michael Carpenter, a general surgeon on the Northshore for more than 30 years – the past nine with St. Tammany Health System’s Northlake Surgical Associates – is retiring.
STHS named among nation’s best for maternity care by U.S. News
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2023-2024.
70 for 70: A touchstone to the past
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Part of a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024.
70 for 70 history project: Telegram!
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 16: Telegram!
STHS announces Thanksgiving 2023 holiday hours
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following holiday hours for Thanksgiving 2023, which is this Thursday, Nov. 23.
Parenting Center’s ‘Letters from Santa’ program returns for 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the elves at St. Tammany Hospital Foundation and St. Tammany Health System’s Parenting Center are once again arranging for their pal Santa Claus to write personalized letters to local children.
70 for 70: Let us begin
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Part of 70 for 70, a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 15: Let us begin.
Cancer Center patients get an early taste of Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The weather was damp and chilly but the mood was heartwarming as team members at St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center conducted their annual Thanksgiving food box giveaway to invited patients this week.
STHS Medical Staff, guild award eight fall 2023 scholarships
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Eight St. Tammany Health System employees received a total of $13,000 in scholarships this month from the St. Tammany Hospital Guild and the Health System’s Medical Staff Committee.
A salute to veterans: STHS’s Missing Man Memorial, explained
Friday, November 10, 2023
Saturday (Nov. 11) is Veterans Day, and St. Tammany Health System’s Spiritual Care team is marking the occasion with a “Missing Man Memorial” to honor those service members who haven’t come home.
‘70 for 70’ history project: The doctors are in
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 14: The doctors are in.
Diabetes doesn’t have to be an inevitability
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of symptoms, promote healthy living and ensure that people are aware of the risk factors of diabetes.
‘70 for 70’ history project: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! …
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Part of a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 13: It’s a bird! It’s a plane! ...
Something precious this way comes: NICU shows its Halloween spirit
Monday, October 30, 2023
Proving you’re never too little to costume, St. Tammany Health System’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit recently celebrated Halloween by dressing up its little pumpkins for the holiday.
This is the way: STHS unveils interactive hospital map
Friday, October 27, 2023
The health system recently unveiled an electronic wayfinding system designed to guide visitors through the Covington hospital upon their arrival on campus
‘70 for 70’ history project: A whole new chapter
Thursday, October 26, 2023
This article is part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 12: A new chapter.
Cordes Outpatient Pavilion sets Oct. 30 blood drive
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The STHS Cordes Outpatient Pavilion will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday (Oct. 30). All successful donors will receive a shirt and a Mortuary ticket.
Braswell’s joins the STHS family: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Thursday, October 19, 2023
St. Tammany Health System's acquisition of Braswell's pharmacy is the cover story for the fall 2023 issue of Heart to Heart, which is packed with both information and inspiration as we continue our unceasing mission to increase access to quality healthcare for Northshore residents.
‘70 for 70’ history project: Putting the ‘T’ in Tammany
Thursday, October 19, 2023
This article is part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 11: Putting the ‘T’ in Tammany.
STHS introduces Aquablation therapy for enlarged prostate
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has become the second in the region and the first on the Northshore to offer robotic-assisted Aquablation therapy, a minimally invasive treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.
Vote for STHS in Edge of the Lake Reader's Choice Awards
Monday, October 16, 2023
Edge of the Lake magazine has opened up voting for its latest round of Reader’s Choice Awards, and, as always, friends of St. Tammany Health System are encouraged to vote for it in a number of categories covering western St. Tammany Parish.
‘70 for 70’ history project: The keys to a healthier Northshore
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 10: The keys to a healthier Northshore.
Time for flu shots; here’s where you can get yours
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Flu season is once more upon us, and to help keep our community protected, the St. Tammany Physicians Network offices in Covington, Folsom, Madisonville and Mandeville have scheduled upcoming flu clinics.
VIDEO | United in Pink campaign featured on WWL-TV
Friday, October 6, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s United in Pink campaign and its partnership with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office during breast cancer awareness month is making headlines.
STHS’s orthopedics program named to Becker’s top 100 list
Thursday, October 5, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s award-winning orthopedics program has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review with a spot on its 2023 list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs.
‘70 for 70’ history project: A cut above
Thursday, October 5, 2023
A weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024.
United in Pink campaign is back, and it's bigger than ever
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
For the third consecutive year, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s United in Pink campaign is hitting the streets to raise awareness of the importance of breast screenings and to raise money for Northshore cancer care – but with a notable addition this year.
Parenting Center October 2023 calendar of events, at a glance
Monday, October 2, 2023
A quick look at the events and activities on tap for October 2023 at the St. Tammany Parenting Center.
Healing Arts' first exhibition in 3 years is its biggest yet
Friday, September 29, 2023
On Sept. 26, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s Healing Arts Initiative hosted its latest gallery series, the first since being forced into COVID hibernation three years ago.
'70 for 70' history project: The evolution of an OR
Thursday, September 28, 2023
This article is part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 8: The evolution of an OR.
Survivors Day: ‘They’re not just surviving. They’re thriving’
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Cancer patients and care providers celebrate the good fight on Survivors Day at St. Tammany Cancer Center -- A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.
Blood Center ups the ante for Oct. 3 drive at STHS
Monday, September 25, 2023
In addition to receiving the previously announced “Rocky Horror Picture Show”-inspired T-shirt, successful donors will also get a free VIP Fast Pass Admission to the Mortuary in New Orleans.
‘70 for 70’ history project: Read all about it!
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 7: Read all about it!
STHS again named among region's best workplaces
Thursday, September 21, 2023
For the second consecutive year, St. Tammany Health System has been named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work in New Orleans.
Hospital parking lot to be re-striped over next several weeks
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The main parking lot at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital will be getting a little TLC over the next several weekends, which may require temporary alterations to traffic flow for visitors.
St. Tammany Health System acquires Braswell’s pharmacy in Covington
Friday, September 15, 2023
St. Tammany Health System, the premier provider of healthcare in northern and western St. Tammany, has acquired the iconic Braswell’s community pharmacy in Covington, health system leadership has announced.
‘70 for 70’ history project: The scrapbooking historian
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 6: The scrapbooking historian.
STQN physician shares experience in historic quake
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
For Dr. Christopher Foret, it was the vacation of a lifetime, a visit to far-off Morocco and its innumerable charms with family and some of his closest friends. Then, last weekend’s historic 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit
STHS christens its new Obstetric Emergency Department
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has 'cut the cord' on its new Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED), a purpose-built space designed specifically for expectant mothers experiencing the unexpected in their pregnancy journey.
‘70 for 70’ history project: A cause is born
Thursday, September 7, 2023
This article is part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 5: A cause is born.
STHS adds Ion robotic system to its surgical arsenal
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
As of this writing, St. Tammany Health System is one of only four Louisiana care providers using the Ion robotic surgical assistant and one of only two using it in tandem with cone beam CT.
‘70 for 70’: The face(s) of St. Tammany Health System
Thursday, August 31, 2023
A weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 1954, by highlighting 70 artifacts from its first seven decades.
STHS announces holiday hours for Labor Day 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
With Labor Day coming up on Monday (Sept. 4, 2023), St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
‘70 for 70’ history project: A groundbreaking moment, annotated
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 3: A groundbreaking moment, annotated.
Fitch affirms St. Tammany Health System’s ‘AA-’ credit rating
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘AA-’ long-term rating on the series 2018A and 21018B bonds issued by St. Tammany Health System. In addition, Fitch affirmed the health system’s ‘AA-’ Issuer Default Rating, declaring the rating outlook to be stable.
STHS earns EPA’s Energy Star Certification
Thursday, August 17, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification for superior energy performance.
‘70 for 70' history project: Blueprints for success
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Part of “70 for 70,” a weekly series of history posts counting down to St. Tammany Health System’s 70th anniversary on Dec. 1, 2024. Today we offer installment No. 2: A blueprint for success.
STHS earns highest distinction in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals ranking, as a High Performing hospital for treatment of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.
Introducing '70 for 70,’ a weekly stroll through STHS history
Thursday, August 10, 2023
A weekly series of history-based articles highlighting 70 artifacts from the health system’s archives that help tell our story.
‘World-class cancer care, close to home’: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Friday, August 4, 2023
When we at St. Tammany Health System talk about delivering world-class healthcare close to home for our Northshore neighbors, it is not just some empty marketing slogan. It is both a promise and a guiding principle that undergirds everything we do. We think you will agree the latest issue of our quarterly Heart to Heart magazine speaks to that loudly and clearly.
STHS earns five stars from CMS for 2023
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2023, and St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital is among those institutions receiving the maximum five stars.
New to breastfeeding? New STHS program can help
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has introduced an outpatient lactation consult program designed for new moms in need of assistance or advice as they begin their breast-feeding journey with their new baby.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital named one of region’s best by readers of CityBusiness
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named one of the region’s best acute-care hospitals in New Orleans CityBusiness’ seventh annual Reader Rankings.
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation issues call for entries for Healing Arts exhibition
Thursday, July 20, 2023
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation has issued a call for entries for the next Rotating Gallery Series, part of its award-winning Healing Arts Initiative.
How compassion (and STHS rehab therapy) gave one woman her life back
Friday, July 14, 2023
‘My life would not ne what it is today’ without cardiopulmonary rehab program at STHS, patient says.
STHS’s Terri Johnston named to Great 100 Nurses list for 2023
Friday, July 14, 2023
The 16-year St. Tammany Health System veteran Terri Johnston, a registered nurse currently serving as director of the health system’s Education Department, has been named one of the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana for 2023.
DAISY Award honoree wall unveiled on STHS main campus
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
St. Tammany Health System colleagues gathered Thursday (July 6, 2023) for a dedication ceremony of a DAISY Award honoree wall featuring the names of each of STHS’s 2022 DAISY recipients.
STHS’s Joan Coffman appointed board chair for Vizient Southern States
Thursday, July 6, 2023
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan M. Coffman, FACHE, has been appointed to serve as chair of the Board of Directors of Vizient Southern States, an alliance of not-for-profit healthcare providers.
STHS announces July 4th holiday hours
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
With the July 4th holiday near at hand, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Announce Partnership to Create Fully Integrated Cancer Program in Louisiana
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Ochsner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a partnership to create Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeastern Louisiana. The fully integrated cancer program will include St. Tammany Cancer Center — A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center. Cancer patients in the region now have access to cancer treatments that are among the most advanced in the nation.
STQN announces Q2 2023 Medical Director’s Award
Friday, June 16, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its Medical Director’s Award for the second quarter of 2023 to cardiologist Dr. Russell Reed, for his leadership in improving cardiac care coordination and reducing congestive heart failure readmission rates at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
STHS leading the way in ‘game-changing’ diagnostic tool
Thursday, June 15, 2023
As an outgrowth of an award-winning 2016 initiative to explore non-pharmaceutical methods of treating pain, St. Tammany Health System has championed Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, or MSKUS, which can help diagnose soft-tissue injuries quickly, inexpensively and noninvasively.
Meet the first winners of STHS’s new Sunflower Award
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Health system unveils inaugural winners of its new Sunflower Award, bestowed upon non-nursing colleagues for their contributions to the health system's healing mission.
And STHS’s Daisy Award winners for Q1 2023 are …
Thursday, June 8, 2023
St. Tammany Health System has a new batch of Daisy Award-winning nurses, and – in an STHS first – two of them are on the same unit and were nominated for the honor by the same patient.
MRI upgrade set to begin at Cordes Outpatient Pavilion
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Starting Monday (June 12, 2023), St. Tammany Health System's award-winning Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion will be without MRI capabilities for 90 days as it begins an MRI replacement project.
STHS recognized as among nation’s top hospitals for heart attack treatment
Thursday, June 1, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s 2023 Platinum Performance Achievement Award for sustained high-level performance in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry Chest Pain-MI Registry. It is one of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Buddies for Life program plants seeds for beautiful friendships
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation joined recently with Christwood retirement community, STARC of Louisiana and LOPA for a gardening day as part of a new program called ‘Buddies for Life,' envisioned as a way to combat social isolation in at-risk groups.
Feds change course, urge regular mammos for women 40+
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
In an effort to combat what is described as alarmingly high breast cancer diagnoses among certain populations, American women are being advised to begin regular mammograms at age 40, according to guidance released Tuesday (May 9, 2023) by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
STHS’s compassion, quality earn it national recognition
Friday, May 5, 2023
On Friday (May 5), Women’s Choice took out a full-page ad in USA Today to trumpet its Best Hospital honorees. Included in that number: St. Tammany Health System.
St. Tammany again named Best Hospital by readers of Sophisticated Woman
Thursday, May 4, 2023
For the 18th year running, St. Tammany Health System has been named Best Hospital in West St. Tammany Parish by readers of Sophisticated Woman magazine. In addition, St. Tammany Health System’s Dr. Thomas Anzalone was named Best Anesthesiologist, and Dr. Ralph Millett was named Best Internist.
STHS earns 15th consecutive 'A' for patient safety
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
For the 15th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has received an “A” grade for patient safety for spring 2023 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization. It is the only Louisiana health system with 15 consecutive A’s. The next closest has 10.
Meet Kevin Gardner, the man behind THE Gala
Friday, April 28, 2023
In the beginning, it was personal for Kevin Gardner. It still is, but the small cancer fundraiser he and business partner Mike Ford started almost a decade and a half ago to honor their mothers has grown to become much more.
'Cooking with Heart': Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Hungry? After seeing the cover of this issue, featuring Chef Gavin Jobe of Meribo in Covington, and reading the accompanying story and recipe on Page 9, we sure are.
STHS Women’s Pavilion unveils new leading-edge breast biopsy system
Monday, April 24, 2023
In an effort to increase procedural precision and efficiency while decreasing patient anxiety, St. Tammany Health System’s Women’s Pavilion recently introduced to the Northshore a Hologic prone stereotactic breast biopsy system, its newest piece of leading-edge hardware.
Guild donates $44,500 to support STHS's healing mission
Friday, April 21, 2023
Members of the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild this week presented their annual gift to St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, this year in the amount of $44,500.
STHS celebrates, thanks its legion of volunteers
Thursday, April 20, 2023
To mark National Volunteer Week 2023, St. Tammany Health System leadership pulled out the stops to celebrate the legion of local residents serving as part of the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild.
STHS Human Resources team crushes recruitment challenge
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
St. Tammany Health System leadership is celebrating its Talent Acquisition team this month after it met and exceeded a departmental challenge to recruit and hire 31 nurses in the 31 days of March.
Prepare for the unexpected at free Advance Care Planning workshop
Thursday, April 13, 2023
On Tuesday (April 18, 2023), the health system will host a free, walk-in workshop at which attendees will learn the steps necessary to communicate and codify their medical preferences, including with regard to end-of-life decisions, should they be unable to voice their desires when the time arises.
How electrophysiology is changing heart care
Monday, April 10, 2023
So what is electrophysiology, exactly? We recently sat down with STHS cardiologist Dr. Paul Stahls to find out.
April is autism month. Here’s why that’s a big deal
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
April is Autism Awareness Month – but what does that mean, exactly? And how can people who aren’t on the spectrum make the world a more comfortable, inclusive place for those who are?
Wear your support for World Autism Month on your sleeve
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
As part of its annual recognition of April as World Autism Month, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is selling autism awareness and acceptance T-shirts, this year with the theme “Choose to Include.”
Introducing the STHS Sunflower Award, honoring non-nursing colleagues
Monday, April 3, 2023
St. Tammany Health System introduces the Sunflower Award, honoring the work of non-nursing colleagues.
On the air: Transforming the Northshore into a healthcare hub
Friday, March 31, 2023
A little less than a year ago, local healthcare leaders were working hard to launch Northshore Healthscape, an initiative to shape the Northshore region into a true healthcare destination. Now, almost year into that project, where does Northshore Healthscape stand?
Nominations now open for Great 100 Nurses of 2023
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Nominations are now open for the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana celebration for 2023.
Recipes: Cancer Center cooking demo gets its Irish on
Friday, March 10, 2023
With St. Patrick’s Day 2023 just a week away, the dietitians at St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, recently featured a pair of appropriately Irish-inspired recipes as part of their most recent cooking demonstration on March 10.
STHS courier vans get extreme makeovers, in the name of recruitment
Friday, March 10, 2023
Recently, the Covington-based health system had its courier vans wrapped with its “Called to Care” slogan and a message inviting anyone in the community to apply for any number of open positions.
Applications being accepted for STHS 2023 Collegiate Shadowing Program
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s Summer Collegiate Shadowing Program is now accepting applications for summer 2023. The application deadline is April 17.
For Dr. Farah Ali, palliative medicine is ‘a privilege and an honor’
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Dr. Farah Ali doesn't see her new posting as director of St. Tammany Health System's Palliative Care program as merely a job. It’s a calling.
Happy Hospitalist Day! Here’s to STHS’s ‘unsung heroes’
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Today (Thursday, March 2, 2023) is National Hospitalist Day, a time set aside to recognize the contributions of the thousands of hospitalists nationwide – and the 40-plus hospitalists at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
Why St. Tammany Health System? Let us count the ways …
Friday, February 24, 2023
STHA AVP of Workforce Development Bronwyn Doyle visits The Lake 94.7-FM studios to talk about why STHS is the employer of choice for nurses on the Northshore.
You might be done with COVID, but STHS’s frontline caregivers aren’t
Friday, February 24, 2023
The health system leaders visited frontline caregivers on the COVID unit at its flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Monday to offer thanks -- and doughnuts.
Dr. Margie Strong of St. Tammany Pediatrics retires after decades on the Northshore
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
After 43 years and, by one estimate, some 200,000 patient interactions, Dr. Margie Strong – a fixture in Northshore pediatrics for the past four decades – is hanging up her stethoscope.
STHS announces Mardi Gras 2023 hours
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
With the exception of its Emergency Departments and its Express Care walk-in clinic, all St. Tammany Health System outpatient facilities will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 21, in recognition of Mardi Gras 2023.
A Valentine’s Day history of the STHS twin-hearts logo
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means all manner of heart-shaped things, so we felt it only appropriate to trace the history of St. Tammany Health System’s heart-shaped logo.
Moving on up: STHS Sterile Processing gets state-of-the-art new digs
Friday, January 27, 2023
In addition to more than tripling the size of the central workspace for the 18-person team, the move enhances its capabilities, thanks to the addition of new equipment, as well as providing room for a more efficient workflow.
‘The Heart of St. Tammany’: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Monday, January 23, 2023
“We are the heartbeat of our community.” Those are the first words of our St. Tammany Health System mission statement, so it’s only fitting that the cover of our first 2023 issue of Heart to Heart magazine features an image of a heart.
Stop the Bleed training now includes online option
Monday, January 23, 2023
Stop the Bleed, a program formed to teach everyday people simple, lifesaving techniques to stabilize someone suffering from uncontrolled bleeding until medical professionals arrive, has introduced a free, interactive online course available on its website.
STHS’s cardiology practice starts 2023 in growth mode
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s cardiovascular practice – one of the oldest and most respected heart and vascular clinics in western St. Tammany Parish – is starting 2023 with a new name, a number of new faces and the addition of a new clinic for the convenience of Mandeville patients.
On the air: Looking back on 2022 at STHS – and ahead to 2023
Friday, January 13, 2023
, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman recently paid a visit to The Lake 94.7-FM studios in Covington to reflect on the year that was – but only briefly. There’s too much coming up in 2023 to spend too much time looking back.
St. Tammany Cancer Center reaccredited by Commission on Cancer
Friday, January 13, 2023
St. Tammany Health System, in collaboration with St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, has been re-accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. This voluntary re-accreditation, which requires adherence to 34 quality care standards, is valid for three years.
STQN announces 2022 Q4 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2022 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award to the Gastroenterology Co-Management Team (GI-CMT) for their outstanding performance in GI quality measures.
Latest class of STHS nurse residents are already giving back
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s latest class of nurse residents graduated only last Monday, but they’re already making a difference.
Cardiologist Dr. Stefan Sicinschi comes home to STHS
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Newest member of St. Tammany Health System’s cardiology team is no stranger to the Northshore.
STHS introduces innovative new knee replacement system
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
St. Tammany Health System in October became the first in South Louisiana to conduct Velys robotic-assisted knee replacement, an innovative, second-generation procedure designed to get patients back on their feet sooner, with less discomfort and more mobility.
Cancer Center unveils class schedule for January 2023
Monday, December 19, 2022
As part of its mission to treat the whole patient, St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, hosts free monthly classes on a variety of topics – from meditation to tai chi to music therapy and more – for diagnosed cancer patients.
8 graduate unique STHS program to become certified nursing assistants
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
“Opportunity” was the word of the day Monday (Nov. 28) as eight new certified nursing assistants graduated from a unique program combining on-the-job training at St. Tammany Health System with classroom work at Northshore Technical Community College.
Diabetes management: It takes a team
Monday, November 21, 2022
Tips to help reduce your risk of diabetes or, if you’ve already been diagnosed as diabetic, reducing your risk of complications.
STHS earns 14th consecutive A-grade for safety
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
For the 14th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has received an A for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation earns President’s Arts Award
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s Healing Arts Initiative has been named the 2022 recipient of the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs’ President’s Award.
Quilters offer artful thanks to STHS for work during pandemic
Friday, November 4, 2022
On Tuesday (Nov. 1, 2022), Vizient presented St. Tammany Health System with a unique, handmade expression of gratitude: an approximately 5-foot-square quilt handcrafted by an international team of quilters
STHS Medical Staff, guild award seven fall 2022 scholarships
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Seven St. Tammany Health System employees received a total of $11,500 in scholarships this month from the St. Tammany Hospital Guild and the Health System’s Medical Staff Committee.
STHS breaks ground on $75 million surgery center
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The $75 million same-day surgical center will be built adjacent to the existing Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion on Bootlegger Road) south of Covington.
STHS’s Midge Collett named to CityBusiness’ ‘Leadership in Law’ list
Friday, October 21, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Midge Collett has been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness as a member of its 18th Leadership in Law list, which was unveiled Thursday (Oct. 20).
STHS’s heart valve replacement team logs another ‘first’
Monday, October 10, 2022
On Oct. 5, St. Tammany Health System TAVR team became the first in Louisiana to successfully implant in a patient the newest Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve.
STHS named among best workplaces in New Orleans area
Friday, September 16, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has been named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work in New Orleans for 2022.
Latest STHS nursing innovation gives patients a ‘guardian angel’
Friday, September 16, 2022
St. Tammany Health System is currently piloting a 'virtual nurse' program, leveraging in-room technology to enhance patient care at its flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
6 things to know about monkeypox
Thursday, September 15, 2022
To better understand the monkeypox outbreak, we visited recently with St. Tammany Health System infectious disease expert Dr. Mike Hill. Here’s what he had to tell us.
Three sets of twins leave STHS's NICU on same day
Monday, September 12, 2022
What’s cuter than a set of twins? How about THREE sets of twins, all being discharged from the St. Tammany Health System NICU on the same day today (Sept. 12, 2022).
Tales from the NICU: Celebrating STHS’s snuggliest patients
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
September is Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Awareness Month, and, since St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center has long been the Northshore’s premiere maternity unit – with 60,000 babies born since 1954, and counting – we thought we’d ask the parents of some of our snuggliest patients to share their experiences.
(Re)United in Pink: STHS rallies community for breast cancer month
Friday, September 2, 2022
St. Tammany Health System teams with St. Tammany Hospital Foundation, sheriff, local businesses and others for monthlong campaign to run through October.
Sculptures add touch of undersea whimsy to hospital campus
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Nine original undersea sculptures by Covington artist Robert Post have found a home at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital.
Fitch affirms St. Tammany Health System’s ‘AA-’ credit rating
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘AA-’ long-term rating on the series 2018A and 21018B bonds issued by St. Tammany Health System.
Dr. George Isa joins cardiology team at St. Tammany Health System
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Dr. George Isa, a cardiology specialist with nearly three decades of experience in medicine, has joined the care team at St. Tammany Health System’s cardiovascular care clinic, 1006 S. Harrison St. in Covington.
On the air: The ease and convenience of virtual health
Friday, August 12, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Assistant Vice President of Strategy Kelly Rabalais visits The Lake 94.7 FM studios to discuss how technology is changing healthcare.
STHS care providers use team approach for patient rounds
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Earlier this month, doctors and nurses at the hospital returned to Structured Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounding – or SIBR rounding – which is the fancy name for a process in which an inpatient’s entire care team visits them in their room daily to discuss and coordinate their care.
STHS's Joan Coffman appointed to Louisiana Hospital Association board
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Health System’s president and CEO will represent LHA’s Northshore District for a two-year term.
U.S. News & World Report ranks STHS among best in state
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
St. Tammany Parish Hospital, the flagship facility of St. Tammany Health System, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the best regional hospitals in Louisiana, ranking second-best in the New Orleans metropolitan area and fourth-best statewide.
‘Riding High’: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Friday, July 22, 2022
See the latest edition of our quarterly magazine highlighting good news and updates from St. Tammany’s hometown hospital
On the air: St. Tammany Health System is in hiring mode
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Just take a drive around western St. Tammany Parish, and it’s evident that St. Tammany Health System – with some two dozen facilities and counting – is in growth mode. The thing is, people are needed to staff those buildings
On the air: How to keep your July 4th safe as well as fun
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Independence Day weekend is here, and that means fireworks, cookouts, boating excursions – and all the hazards that come with them.
STHS named an Anticoagulation Center of Excellence
Monday, June 27, 2022
The Anticoagulation Forum has conferred “Anticoagulation Center of Excellence” recognition on St. Tammany Health System, illustrating the highest level of care to patients taking antithrombotic medications.
American Heart Association recognizes STHS for quality stroke care
Thursday, June 23, 2022
In recognition of the high quality of its stroke care and dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care, St. Tammany Health System has been recognized by the American Heart Association with a 2022 Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus achievement award.
STHS again honored for Outstanding Patient Experience
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The 2022 recognition from Healthgrades places the health system in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals for patient experience.
Nominations now open for Great 100 Nurses of 2022
Monday, June 20, 2022
Nominations, which can be made online at g100nurses.awardsplatform.com, are open through July 21.
STHS New Family Center now a breast milk donor depot
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Northshore donors will now be able to drop off their milk at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital rather than shipping it or driving it to the south shore for processing.
STHS again named an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence
Monday, June 13, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has again been named an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence by the Infectious Disease Society of America, an honor conferred upon institutions that demonstrate excellence by integrating best practices in the challenging areas related to antimicrobial stewardship.
How LDH's ‘Pink Letter Campaign’ could save your Medicaid
Monday, June 13, 2022
To help inform Louisiana residents of the changes – and, more importantly, to ensure they don’t lose coverage – LDH has launched a “Pink Letter Campaign,” a one-time, direct-to-member initiative that includes a pink-colored mailer sent to every Medicaid household.
Cancer Center celebrates Survivors Day 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Thursday was Survivors Day at St. Tammany Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, a day of celebration, gratitude -- and free food.
STHS earns Hospital of the Year honors for respiratory care
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Louisiana Society for Respiratory Care has named St. Tammany Health System 2021 Hospital of the Year for Respiratory Care among hospitals with more than 200 beds.
STHS named among nation’s top hospitals for heart attack treatment
Monday, May 30, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022.
STHS marks Memorial Day 2022 with tribute to veterans
Monday, May 30, 2022
In a show of respect and gratitude to the nation’s veterans, members of St. Tammany Health System’s Security Department and its Spiritual Care Team on Monday held a solemn flag ceremony in the cafeteria of the health system’s Covington hospital, where a Missing Man Memorial was also set up.
STHS invites community to free Stop the Bleed classes
Monday, May 30, 2022
The Stop the Bleed program is part of a national initiative to train members of the community to stabilize a wound until EMTs arrive.
Crawfish-themed blood drive set for June 3 at STHS
Monday, May 23, 2022
Set for next Friday, June 3, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., it’ll be held in the Mandeville/Covington conference room on the health system’s main hospital campus (1202 S. Tyler St., Covington).
12 good reasons to donate blood
Monday, May 16, 2022
Donating blood saves lives, simple as that. In fact, one whole blood donation can save as many as three lives. But that’s just one of myriad benefits blood donors get when they roll up their sleeve.
Critical blood shortage prompts call for local donations
Friday, May 13, 2022
The nationwide blood shortage afflicting U.S. hospitals and health systems since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Northshore blood supplies, with Rh negative in particular short supply locally.
STHS monitoring contrast dye levels amid global shortage
Friday, May 13, 2022
With a global shortage of the contrast dye used in CT scans and other procedures impacting hospitals around the world, St. Tammany Health System is closely monitoring its inventory but at the moment is not cancelling or rescheduling any procedures that require the dye.
On the air: The newest tool in fighting the opioid epidemic
Thursday, May 12, 2022
St. Tammany Health System Director of Outpatient Operations Jay Morange, on the health system's use of musculoskeletal ultrasound as a way to fight back against the opioid epidemic.
STHS recognized for opioid reduction in emergency room
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The continued efforts of St. Tammany Health System’s Emergency Department to reduce the use of opioids in treating emergency room patients have landed it on the American College of Emergency Room Physicians’ 2021 Emergency Quality Network Honor Roll.
STHS earns 13th straight ‘A’ for patient safety
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
For the 13th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has once again received an A for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare consumer protection organization.
MS knocked her down; Northshore Rehab Hospital picked her up
Friday, April 29, 2022
30-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lacombe is operated in partnership with St. Tammany Health System, Ochsner, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Select Medical
STHS Med Staff awards a record $14,000 in spring scholarships
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
In a nod to the challenges faced by healthcare workers over the past two years, and in a show of support for nurses in particular, the St. Tammany Health System Medical Staff on Wednesday awarded its annual spring nursing scholarships to seven STHS nurses, five more than usual.
STHS to mark Lab Week with local blood drives
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Next week is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, and you can show your appreciation for our STHS lab team by rolling up your sleeves – and maybe helping them win a free meal in the process.
Northshore takes on south shore in blood drive competition
Friday, April 8, 2022
It’s the Northshore vs. the south shore this April in a friendly competition to see which side of the lake is more generous when it comes to blood donations.
STHS earns 2021 Brilliance Award from Vizient Southern States
Friday, April 1, 2022
Vizient Southern States has recognized St. Tammany Health System with a 2021 Brilliance Award in recognition of an innovative patient navigation initiative designed to reduce avoidable admissions and readmissions through the Emergency Department.
STQN announces 2022 Q1 Medical Director’s Award
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2022 first-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. John d’Hemecourt, Chris Connell and Brian Grissom for initiating the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program at St. Tammany Health System.
STHS Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton honored for lifetime achievement
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Two weeks after the health system officially introduced the Daisy Award recognition program for nurses, STHS Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton – a 40-year employee of STHS – received a special Lifetime Achievement Daisy Award in a surprise ceremony on Tuesday (March 22).
WATCH | STHS's newest TV commercials make their debut
Friday, March 18, 2022
The health system’s newest commercial spots – one focusing on women’s health and the other on cardiology – are in the can, and you can get an early peek at them here.
STHS adds ExcelsiusGPS to surgical robotics resources
Thursday, March 10, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has announced the purchase of ExcelsiusGPS®, adding to the robotic surgical technology at the health system’s main campus and elevating the level of neurosurgery expertise available close to home for Northshore residents.
STHS first in state to offer groundbreaking cancer diagnostic
Monday, March 7, 2022
St. Tammany Health System has become the first in Louisiana to offer Body Vision Medical's C-Arm Based Tomography (CABT) that produces intraoperative CT imaging for earlier and more accurate lung cancer diagnosis.
On the air: How TAVR has forever changed heart surgery
Friday, February 18, 2022
In recognition of American Heart Month, interventional cardiologist Dr. George Isa paid a visit to The Lake 94.7-FM studios in Covington to talk with host Charles Dowdy about St. Tammany Health System’s first-on-the-Northshore TAVR program and why it’s such a game-changer for local heart patients.
5 warning signs of heart attacks in women
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Many people imagine a heart attack like they’ve seen in the movies. But that dramatic grasping of the chest is not necessarily an accurate picture of what warning signs you should be aware of.
STHS named best hospital in Edge of the Lake reader's poll
Friday, February 4, 2022
The votes are in, and St. Tammany Health System has earned three awards in Edge of the Lake magazine’s 2022 Reader’s Choice awards.
STHS is first in region to offer pioneering breast surgery technique
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Already established as the premiere location for comprehensive breast care on the Northshore, the St. Tammany Health System Women’s Pavilion in Covington has added to its services a pioneering new procedure designed to spare some breast cancer patients an unnecessary underarm surgery.
STHS ranked among top in nation for patient safety, experience
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among its list of best hospitals, singling out the Covington health system for its quality, safety and patient experience in a broad range of specialties.
Periop 101 program offers RNs training AND a $5K incentive
Friday, January 14, 2022
Are you a registered nurse interested in making the move into surgery? Applications are now being accepted for St. Tammany Health System’s next AORN Perioperative 101 program, with successful applicants in line for a $5,000 recruitment incentive.
STHS leader elected to American Hospital Association regional post
Monday, January 10, 2022
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman, FACHE, has been elected as an at-large delegate to the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board 7 for a two-year term ending Dec. 31, 2024.
Should I get a COVID test? Here’s what the experts say
Thursday, January 6, 2022
With a national shortage of COVID-19 home testing kits putting a strain on medical facilities, St. Tammany Health System is asking local residents to adhere to the following guidance when considering whether or not they should get tested.
STQN announces 2021 Q4 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2021 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Mark Jones for his role in establishing the trauma program at St. Tammany Health System.
COVID testing policy adjusted amid omicron spike
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
With the omicron variant driving a spike in COVID-19 cases in our community, including a rise in breakthrough cases among the vaccinated, St. Tammany health System has updated its COVID patient testing requirements.
STHS has to suspend monoclonal antibody infusions for COVID patients
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Effective immediately, and until further notice, St. Tammany Health System can no longer accept new appointments for monoclonal antibody infusion therapy for COVID-positive patients. This is due to the depletion of current supplies; it is unclear when they will be replenished by the state.
STHS sets emergency blood drives
Monday, December 13, 2021
With blood inventories remaining at critically low levels, St. Tammany Health System is teaming with the Blood Center for three upcoming emergency blood drives.
Meet Ashia Rogers, STHS’s queen of cool
Monday, December 13, 2021
One in a series of stories spotlighting unsung heroes in St. Tammany Health System ranks who quietly make a difference every day.
On the air: Looking back at 2021 and forward to 2022
Friday, December 10, 2021
As we nudge nearer to the cusp of a new year, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman recently visited The Lake 98.7 FM studios to look back at 2021 and ahead to 2022.
St. Tammany Health System earns national TAVR certification
Thursday, December 9, 2021
American College of Cardiology certifies STHS for TAVR patient care, quality and safety.
STHS earns Platinum award for organ donation efforts
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency awarded St. Tammany Health System with its Platinum Recognition award for 2021, the agency’s highest-level recognition in its Workplace for Life campaign, which spotlights hospitals for their promotion of organ donor registration.
Meet Miranda Ard, STHS’s ‘clean machine’
Monday, December 6, 2021
One in a series of stories spotlighting unsung heroes in St. Tammany Health System ranks who quietly make a difference every day.
Vote for STHS in 16th annual Northshore’s Best contest; here’s how
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Sophisticated Woman magazine has opened up voting for its 16th annual Northshore’s Best issue, and St. Tammany Health System qualifies in a number of categories.
STHS announces $6 million workforce investment strategy
Monday, November 29, 2021
St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners approved a $6 million workforce strategy, called Invested in You, aimed at retaining the exceptional workforce for which the community health system is known.
Meet Linh Schmelling, STHS’s room service superstar
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
One in a series of stories spotlighting unsung heroes in St. Tammany Health System ranks who quietly make a difference every day.
STHS announces 2021 holiday hours
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
With the holiday season upon us, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following changes in operating hours for its primary care and specialty clinics.
‘Cajun Christmas’ blood drive set for Dec. 1 at STHS
Monday, November 22, 2021
, St. Tammany Health System will host a blood drive on Dec. 1 in the Mandeville/Covington room of its Covington hospital campus (1202 S. Tyler St.) from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Tammany Health System earns 12th consecutive A-grade for safety
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
For the 12th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has received an A for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.
A thankful heart: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
This year, with COVID-19 numbers in retreat, the arrival of fall feels as refreshing as ever. So, you might notice a hint of optimism in the fall 2021 edition of Heart to Heart, St. Tammany Health System’s quarterly magazine. If you do, now you know why – and we’re not sorry about it one bit.
STHS alters COVID testing policy for patients
Monday, October 18, 2021
With COVID-19 infection rates remaining at manageable levels, St. Tammany Health System has announced changes to its COVID testing requirements for pre-op and admission to the hospital.
STHS recognized for support of military
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The U.S. Department of Defense recently saluted St. Tammany Health System and STHS Director of Anesthesia and Surgery Chris Connell, recognizing both with awards for their consistent support of employees who serve in the military.
STHS to build new surgery center on Bootlegger Road
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The project will begin with preliminary property work this fall and final construction completion in summer 2023.
On the air: Dr. Patrick Torcson on Ida, COVID and more
Friday, September 24, 2021
On Thursday (Sept. 23, 2021) Dr. Torcson dropped in for a visit with host Charles Dowdy of The Lake 94.7-FM, where he talked about everything from COVID and Ida to the health system’s growing robotics program to his own “amateur lumberjack skills.”
On the air: Talking Ida, COVID and St. Tammany Health System
Friday, September 10, 2021
With recovery from Hurricane Ida still front-of-mind for many residents of southeast Louisiana, St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman visited with The Lake 94.7 FM host Charles Dowdy on Thursday (Sept. 10).
STHS under emergency operations post-Ida
Monday, August 30, 2021
St. Tammany Health System is performing under emergency activation as a result of Hurricane Ida. Main campus and Mandeville Emergency Department are in service for emergency care.
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine wins FDA’s full approval
Monday, August 23, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday morning gave its full approval to Pfizer|BioNTech’s two-shot COVID-19 vaccine, a regulatory move health experts hope will mark a turning point in the pandemic.
VIDEO | Welcome to St. Tammany Health System
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
At St. Tammany Health System, we’ve been caring for our Northshore neighbors since our founding in December 1954 as St. Tammany Parish Hospital. A lot has changed in that time, and we’re proud of the technologically advanced regional medical center we’ve grown to become. Join us for a video tour of our Covington hospital – and we look forward to caring for your family’s healthcare needs for years to come.
New Family Center again earns breastfeeding designation
Thursday, July 29, 2021
– St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center has for the second time earned the Gift Shining Star designation, the highest designation within The Gift program.
COVID surge prompts delay of some surgeries at STHS
Monday, July 26, 2021
With the recent surge in COVID infections placing a significant demand on bed capacity at its Covington hospital, St. Tammany Health System has announced it has started rescheduling certain surgeries requiring an overnight or inpatient stay for the week of July 26 to 30.
Updated STHS visitors policy released
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
To protect health in our community and as a safety precaution to prevent the spread COVID-19, St. Tammany Health System continues to maintain visitor restrictions in accordance with recommendations from the CDC. Please see below for the latest guidelines, effective July 7, 2021.
STHS’s Dr. Mike Hill named a CityBusiness Health Care Hero
Thursday, July 1, 2021
St. Tammany Health System infectious disease specialist Dr. Mike Hill, a key member of the team that has been guiding the health system through the COVID-19 pandemic, has been named one of CityBusiness’ Health Care Heroes for 2021.
On the air: Calling all blood donors …
Monday, June 14, 2021
STHS's Melonie Lagalante and Elizabeth Callais recently visited The Lake 94.7 FM to talk about World Blood Donor Day and the health system's upcoming blood drive.
On the air: Meet Rebecca Baradell, STHS inpatient physical therapist
Monday, May 31, 2021
Meet Rebecca Baradell. She’s an inpatient physical therapist at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital – and she’s also the latest guest on our weekly radio segment on The Lake 94.7-FM, in which we take a closer look at the day-to-day work of some of our many experts.
STHS cardio team celebrates 100th TAVR procedure
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Members of St. Tammany Health System’s cardiology team recently celebrated the health system's 100th TAVR procedure since the first one was performed at STHS – and on the Northshore – on Oct. 2, 2019.
STHS infection prevention measures earn recognition
Monday, May 17, 2021
St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital is one of just 332 nationwide, nine in Louisiana and the only one in the New Orleans metro area to achieve a Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection rate of zero in recently released figures from Becker’s Hospital Review.
COVID vaccine now available to patients as young as 12
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Following new guidance from the CDC, FDA the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Louisiana Department of Health, St. Tammany Health System is now accepting COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children as young as 12 years old.
How luck, training helped an STHS nurse save a school bus driver
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Quick thinking by a St. Tammany Health System nurse anesthetist, along with a lot of luck and perhaps a little divine intervention, helped save the life of a beloved Madisonville school bus driver who suffered a medical emergency earlier this week while driving a bus full of elementary school children.
A special thank you for National Nurses Week 2021
Monday, May 10, 2021
With National Nurses Week continuing through Wednesday (May 12), we at STHS want to thank our nurses for their daily displays of dedication, professionalism and compassion.
Madisonville OB/GYN labors, delivers 1,500 pounds of crawfish to STHS colleagues
Friday, May 7, 2021
“It’s just our way of saying thank you to the hospital after the great job they’ve done this year, year and a half during the pandemic,” Dr. Gary Agena said.
How one St. Tammany patient went from tragedy to triumph
Monday, April 26, 2021
Three years after severing a finger in a shop accident, Covington woodworker Ben Bigler enjoys a full-circle moment, designing and building the hospital's new board room table.
STHS ranked among Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience
Monday, April 26, 2021
Women’s Choice Award has once again ranked St. Tammany Health System among its list of Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience in its size category, medium hospitals and health systems.
St. Tammany Health System Reaccredited as Chest Pain Center
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized St. Tammany Health System for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.
STHS cuts ribbon on new four-story patient tower
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
St. Tammany Health System leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday (April 13) on one of the biggest expansions in the organization’s 67-year history, a four-story, $56 million new patient tower blending state-of-the-art medical technology with the health system’s long-standing Healing Arts philosophy.
STHS Medical Staff, guild award 7 spring 2021 scholarships
Monday, April 12, 2021
Seven St. Tammany Health System employees received a total of $11,500 in scholarships this month from the St. Tammany Hospital Guild and the Health System’s Medical Staff Committee.
An Easter milestone: COVID count hits zero at STHS
Monday, April 5, 2021
Easter was a particularly joyous day at St. Tammany Health System this year. On Sunday morning (April 4), for the first time in 13 months, the health system had zero patients in COVID care at its Covington hospital.
Dr. Torcson: Northshore COVID numbers manageable – for now
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
With federal officials warning of a potential fourth surge of COVID-19 infections amid the loosening of restrictions by numerous states including Louisiana, coronavirus numbers in western St. Tammany Parish are manageable at the moment, according to St. Tammany Health System Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Torcson.
STHS to ‘Light It Up Blue’ in April for Autism Awareness Month
Monday, March 29, 2021
St. Tammany Health System will “Light It Up Blue” for the month of April, illuminating a handful of its Covington facilities in blue light as part of an international campaign to raise autism awareness.
STHS chief Joan Coffman featured in Becker’s Hospital Review
Monday, March 29, 2021
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman recently visited the Becker’s Hospital Review “Corner Office,” a monthly feature in which healthcare leaders participate in a seven-question Q-and-A with the industry publication.
COVID vaccine eligibility expanded again
Thursday, March 18, 2021
New group includes restaurant workers, grocery store workers, construction workers and a litany of others in occupations deemed “essential,” regardless of a patient’s underlying health conditions,.
St. Tammany Health System adjusts visitation policy
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
With COVID-19 infection rates in St. Tammany Parish on the decline, and as vaccinations become available to more residents, St. Tammany Health System has adjusted its visitor policy, effective March 17, 2021.
STHS lowers flags to mark one year of COVID
Friday, March 12, 2021
St. Tammany Health System leaders joined with frontline healthcare workers on Friday (March 12) for a brief ceremony in solemn recognition of the diagnosis of the first COVID-positive patient at its Covington hospital one year ago.
A look back on the year of COVID – and a look forward
Friday, March 12, 2021
While the past year of COVID-19 has been defined by tragedy, it's also worth reflecting on the many small victories along the way.
State expands COVID vaccine eligibility to 16+ with qualifying conditions
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
A year to the day after the Louisiana’s first confirmed case of COVID-19, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday (March 9) that the state is expanding vaccine eligibility effective immediately.
As COVID restrictions loosen, health experts urge caution
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
With COVID-19 infection rates heading in the right direction statewide, and a third vaccine getting federal approval this week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he will sign an order loosening restrictions and moving the state to Phase 3 of its reopening plan effective Wednesday (March 4).
Teachers, others now eligible for COVID vaccine
Monday, February 22, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has expanded its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include several new groups.
STHS announces Mardi Gras 2021 hours
Friday, February 12, 2021
With the exception of its Emergency Departments and its Express Care walk-in clinic, all St. Tammany Health System facilities will be closed Feb. 16 in recognition of Mardi Gras 2021.
Krewe of Muses brings Mardi Gras spirit to STHS
Friday, February 12, 2021
There won’t be any Mardi Gras parades this year, thanks to COVID-19, but members of one New Orleans superkrewe are making sure the healthcare heroes at St. Tammany Health System get at least a taste of Carnival anyway.
Pop-up COVID vaccine clinic coming to Folsom
Thursday, February 11, 2021
STHS has scheduled a pop-up COVID vaccine clinic for Saturday, Feb. 20, at its clinic at 82525 Highway 25.
Mardi Gras likely to bring COVID surge, data suggests
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
There won’t be any parades this Mardi Gras, but those who insist on attending mass gatherings on Fat Tuesday can plan on catching something anyway. It just won’t be limited to beads and doubloons.
COVID vaccine eligibility lowered to 65, state announces
Friday, February 5, 2021
Louisiana will expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines on Monday (Feb. 8), lowering the minimum age from 70 to 65 and adding all first responders, not just those providing healthcare and vaccinations.
STHS COVID-19 response earns national recognition
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has been named a winner of the 2020 Strata Decision LEAP Award, which recognizes healthcare organizations for outstanding performance in the areas of finance and strategy to benefit both their organization and the communities they serve.
A New Hope: Read the latest edition of Heart to Heart
Monday, January 25, 2021
As bad as 2020 was, the new year dawns with no shortage of hope. That’s the theme of the January 2021 edition of Heart to Heart, St. Tammany Health System’s quarterly magazine.
Welcome to the house that nurses built
Friday, January 22, 2021
It’s not as if they were out there with hammers and drywall knives, but St. Tammany Health System’s nursing team played a nonetheless crucial role in the design of STHS’s new patient tower.
Can I get the vaccine yet or can’t I? Here’s your answer.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine yet, or do I still have to wait? That seemingly simple question is creating no small amount of confusion.
STHS President and CEO Joan Coffman nominated for Women’s Choice Awards
Friday, January 15, 2021
STHS President and CEO Joan Coffman has been nominated for the Professional Women of St. Tammany’s 2021 Women’s Choice Awards.
STHS is now hiring healthcare heroes
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
To help fill a number of new and open positions, STHS has scheduled an open house to be hosted by Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton and other members of our dynamic nursing leadership team from 4 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 2.
Governor extends coronavirus restrictions until Feb. 10
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The extension will maintain 50% occupancy limits for most businesses. Additionally, bars can open to indoor service at 25% capacity but only if their parish has seen two straight weeks of 5% or less positivity.
List of local pharmacies offering COVID vaccines released
Monday, January 4, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health on Monday morning (Jan. 4, 2021) announced the list of 107 pharmacies across the state now administering the COVID-19 vaccine to members of the public who meet certain requirements.
Meet St. Tammany’s Baby New Year 2021
Monday, January 4, 2021
The first baby born at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital in 2021 was Levi Jacob Thomas, who arrived at 10:14 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Retired nurses sought to help administer COVID vaccines
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues to ramp up, St. Tammany Health System is seeking retired nurses willing to volunteer to help administer them.
STHS publishes 2020 holiday hours
Thursday, December 24, 2020
For the convenience of our patients and community as the holiday season arrives, below find St. Tammany Health System’s 2020 holidays hours below, from Thanksgiving through Jan. 1.
Governor extends Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
With coronavirus infections still raging statewide, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday (Dec. 22) that Louisiana will remain under Phase 2 of its COVID-19 restrictions for at least another three weeks, until Jan. 13.
Sign of the times: New STHS logo installed on hospital
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Crews with Sign Lite installed an illuminated, 9-foot version of St. Tammany Health System’s new double-hearts logo – unveiled a year ago this month – outside its Covington hospital on Monday (Dec. 21).
STHS nursing time capsule to preserve the present
Monday, December 21, 2020
“We don’t know what nursing is going to look like in 50 years,” STHS Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Milton said, “but we want to send a message to our future colleagues and we want to remind them to take care of each other."
COVID-19 vaccine myths, debunked
Monday, December 21, 2020
With shipments of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sunday (Dec. 20), just a week after Pfizer-BioNTech’s began distribution, the coronavirus news has been coming fast and furious – but so have the COVID vaccine myths.
For Dr. Marcus Wallace, getting the COVID vaccine is ‘a no-brainer’
Friday, December 18, 2020
“I’ve heard words like ‘game-changer’ when people talk about the vaccine. My word is ‘no-brainer,’” Wallace said after getting his shot. “Everybody should get it.
STHS administers its first COVID-19 vaccines
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
As part of the continued federal deployment of the groundbreaking Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, St. Tammany Health System infectious disease specialist Dr. Mike Hill became the health system’s first staff member to receive the vaccine at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning (Dec. 16).
STHS again earns 'A' for patient safety from Leapfrog Group
Monday, December 14, 2020
For the 10th grading period in a row, St. Tammany Health System has received an A for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization. The health system is one of only 29 hospitals nationally to have achieved an A in every grading period – which occur every fall and spring – since the inception of the program in 2012.
St. Tammany Health System named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group in an announcement released Tuesday (Dec. 8).
Women’s Choice Award again recognizes STHS as among America’s Best for patient safety, cancer care and more
Monday, December 7, 2020
Women’s Choice Award has once again named St. Tammany Health System among America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, as well as in a variety of other areas for 2021 including cancer care, heart care, obstetrics, orthopedics and minimally invasive surgery.
STHS named among top 10% in nation for hospital care
Monday, November 30, 2020
St. Tammany Health System has been recognized for overall excellence and patient safety in areas including overall hospital care, overall medical care, cardiac care and interventional carotid care by CareChex.
Northshore hospitals team for #MaskUp campaign
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Northshore hospital leaders are coming together to urge residents to mask up in response to the recent local surge in COVID-19 cases.
St. Tammany Health System CEO Joan Coffman gives thanks in Healthcare Journal of New Orleans Q-and-A
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
We all know that 2020 has been a difficult year, particularly for healthcare workers. But, as St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman points out in the December 2020 issue of the Healthcare Journal of New Orleans, there are, indeed, plenty of reason to be thankful.
Full steam ahead: New four-story patient tower takes shape
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Work on St. Tammany Health System’s new patient wing – ground for which was broken in 2018 and which is part of a three-year, $100 million expansion plan – continues apace.
Chest pain? Here’s what you should do
Friday, October 9, 2020
Ever since March, when it first reared its head locally, COVID-19 – and how to avoid catching it – has dominated the thoughts of nearly everyone everywhere every day. In many cases, though, that’s been to the detriment of their health from a non-COVID standpoint.
Chest pain? Here’s what you should do
Friday, October 9, 2020
Ever since March, when it first reared its head locally, COVID-19 – and how to avoid catching it – has dominated the thoughts of nearly everyone everywhere every day. In many cases, though, that’s been to the detriment of their health from a non-COVID standpoint.
STQN announces 2020 Q3 Medical Director’s Award
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its third-quarter 2020 Medical Director’s Award to Dr. David Toups for his leadership and tireless work in developing processes that improve patient throughput and enhance the patient experience in St. Tammany Health System’s Emergency Department.
Northshore cancer care to expand with new facility rising south of Covington
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
This winter, leaders at St. Tammany Health System expect to cut the ribbon on the 160,000-square-foot patient tower that’s been under construction since late 2018 on its main Covington hospital campus.
Northshore cancer care to expand with new facility rising south of Covington
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
This winter, leaders at St. Tammany Health System expect to cut the ribbon on the 160,000-square-foot patient tower that’s been under construction since late 2018 on its main Covington hospital campus.
Four STHS Security officers promoted to sergeant
Friday, September 11, 2020
When the sun rose Friday, they were rank-and-file security officers. By the time they left for the day, however, Anthony Fortier, David Reed, Tirrell Washington and Eric Wiggins of the St. Tammany Health System Security Department all had new titles – and new stripes on their uniform shirts.
Visitation policy revised amid COVID-19 surge
Friday, September 11, 2020
Amid a continued spike of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our hospital, St. Tammany Health System is limiting visitation to one adult caregiver (18 years or older) per patient per day.
Louisiana to ease COVID restrictions, governor announces
Friday, September 11, 2020
Despite concerns over the volume of Labor Day gatherings across the state amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday that shrinking case counts warrant the further loosening of state-mandated restrictions. And so, effective Friday (Sept. 11), Louisiana will transition from Phase 2 to Phase 3 of its reopening, he said.
STHS earns international autism certification
Friday, September 11, 2020
Two St. Tammany Health System Pediatric Departments are now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The designation means that physicians and staff in the inpatient pediatric unit and pediatric emergency department completed an additional autism-specific training and certification program to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
Meet Dr. Catherine Pechon, Madisonville’s newest family physician
Friday, September 11, 2020
Board-certified in family medicine and with interests in preventative healthcare and wellness, women’s health, and weight management, Dr. Catherine Pechon in July joined St. Tammany Health System’s new family medicine practice in Madisonville, at 1520 Highway 22.
Louisiana to ease COVID restrictions, governor announces
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Despite concerns over the volume of Labor Day gatherings across the state amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday that shrinking case counts warrant the further loosening of state-mandated restrictions. And so, effective Friday (Sept. 11), Louisiana will transition from Phase 2 to Phase 3 of its reopening, he said.
STHS earns international autism certification
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Two St. Tammany Health System Pediatric Departments are now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
Meet Dr. Catherine Pechon, Madisonville’s newest family physician
Monday, August 3, 2020
Board-certified in family medicine and with interests in preventative healthcare and wellness, women’s health, and weight management, Pechon in July joined St. Tammany Health System’s new family medicine practice in Madisonville, at 1520 Highway 22.
Visitation policy revised amid COVID-19 surge
Monday, August 3, 2020
Amid a continued spike of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our hospital, St. Tammany Health System is limiting visitation to one adult caregiver (18 years or older) per patient per day.
Four STHS Security officers promoted to sergeant
Friday, July 31, 2020
When the sun rose Friday, they were rank-and-file security officers. By the time they left for the day, however, Anthony Fortier, David Reed, Tirrell Washington and Eric Wiggins of the St. Tammany Health System Security Department all had new titles – and new stripes on their uniform shirts.
Do hot or cold temperatures affect COVID-19 coronavirus?
Thursday, March 26, 2020
A closer look at the virus behind the pandemic.
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