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Give blood, get free Blue Bell ice cream
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
STHS’s Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion will host a blood drive next Wednesday (July 9), and all successful donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream along with a Blood Center T-shirt.
STHS announces holiday hours for the Fourth of July 2025
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up this Friday, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following hours for the extended weekend
Health system to host free diabetes education program
Monday, June 30, 2025
St. Tammany Health System’s Diabetes Education program hosts a free, hands-on health education experience featuring weekly sessions on diabetes self- management.
STHS scores 18 wins in inaugural Best of St. Tammany awards
Monday, June 23, 2025
Readers of NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune and the St. Tammany Farmer have named St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital the best hospital on the Northshore in the inaugural Best of St. Tammany awards
STHS program connects high schoolers to healthcare careers
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
School might be out for the summer, but the learning isn’t over for a group of 19 local high school students participating in St. Tammany Health System’s Health Tech Connect Camp, a weeklong program designed to give them a taste of working in the healthcare industry.
STHS announces hours for Memorial Day 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In observance of Memorial Day, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following hours of operation for Monday (May 26, 2025).
STHS again earns national recognition for patient experience
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
St. Tammany Health System has once again received Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals for patient experience and underscoring the health system’s focus on providing quality, patient-centric care.
STHS unveils groundbreaking lab upgrade from Abbott at St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Thursday, May 15, 2025
St. Tammany Health System has partnered with representatives from global healthcare company Abbott to unveil the installation of Abbott’s innovative GLP systems Track automated laboratory solution at the health system’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
Grief and gratitude: Read our latest issue of Heart to Heart
Friday, May 9, 2025
Read the latest headlines from St. Tammany Health System, including the story of a how love helped a borkenhearted couple endure.
STHS earns 19th consecutive ‘A’ grade for patient safety
Thursday, May 1, 2025
For the 19th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety for spring 2025 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization. The recognition extends St. Tammany’s streak, which began in 2016, to nine and a half years. No other Louisiana hospital or health system has received as many consecutive A’s.
Guild members celebrated at annual volunteer luncheon
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
St. Tammany Health System leadership paid tribute to members of the St. Tammany Hospital Guild with a “Name That Tune”-themed luncheon at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington.
Happy National Volunteer Week to our St. Tammany Hospital Guild
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
In March 1955, just months after St. Tammany Parish Hospital first opened its doors, a group of like-minded local residents gathered at the Southern Hotel in Covington to discuss ideas for how they could help serve the new hospital’s healing mission. Seventy years later, the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild is still going strong.
'Northshore Healthbeat' S2 E7: Let’s talk about that thing nobody wants to talk about
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
On this episode of “Northshore Healthbeat,” the official podcast of St. Tammany Health System, we talk with Palliative Medicine expert Emily Pupo about Advance Care Directives -- and why they're so important for everyone to consider.
STHS announces holiday hours for Easter 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
In observance of Easter, the St. Tammany Health System Pharmacy at Braswell’s will be closed Sunday (April 20, 2025) in observance of Easter. It will resume normal operating hours Monday.
Save the date: STHS sets April 24 blood drive
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
St. Tammany Health System will host a blood drive on April 24, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington
STQN announces 2025 first-quarter Medical Director’s Award
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
St. Tammany Quality Network has named Dr. Ricardo Blanco the recipient of its Medical Director’s Award for the first quarter of 2025 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the advancement of lung cancer diagnosis as well as to the field of continuing medical education on lung cancer.
STHS to open primary care clinic at Money Hill in Bush/Waldheim area
Thursday, April 3, 2025
– St. Tammany Health System has announced the addition of a primary care clinic at Money Hill to its growing stable of St. Tammany Physicians Network primary care locations.
Foundation efforts changing the face of autism care on Northshore
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April is Autism Awareness Month, and St. Tammany Health Foundation is once more putting it in the spotlight as its works to improve healthcare for patients with autism in St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ S2 E5: Rich Mauti on his Cancer Crusade
Monday, March 31, 2025
Former New Orleans Saints standout Rich Mauti joins St. Tammany Health System’s “Northshore Healthbeat” podcast to talk about his decades of work on behalf of cancer causes -- including a recent gift praised as "transformational."
STHS New Family Center again earns Birth Ready+ designation
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The New Family Center at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has again achieved the Birth Ready+ designation from the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative, a program administered through the state Department of Health.
End of an era: COO Sharon Toups reflects on 23 years at STHS
Monday, March 17, 2025
As she prepares to retire, Chief Operating Officer Sharon Toups reflects on her two-plus-decades at the helm of St. Tammany Health System.
How to vote for STHS in inaugural Best of St. Tammany poll
Monday, March 10, 2025
Voting is now open in The Times-Picayune’s first-ever Best of St. Tammany contest, and St. Tammany Health System has been nominated in more than a dozen categories.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital to host Ash Wednesday blood drive
Monday, March 3, 2025
With the craziness of Carnival behind us, and with local blood inventories critically short on Type O+ blood, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital will host a blood drive on Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2025).
STHS announces 2025 Mardi Gras hours
Thursday, February 27, 2025
St. Tammany Health System has announced its hours of operation for Mardi Gras 2025 at its various clinics and other locations throughout the community.
Grief and gratitude: How love helped a bereaved couple through
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
For Hunter and Sierra Smith, the compassionate care they received at St. Tammany Health System was an unexpected source of uplift during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ S2 E2: Called to give
Thursday, January 30, 2025
In our second episode of 2025, members of the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild discuss their 'why?' in this episode of 'Northshore Healthbeat,' the official podcast of St. Tammany Health System.
Blood drive set for today at STHS Outpatient Pavilion
Monday, January 27, 2025
St. Tammany Health System is hosting a blood drive today (Monday, Jan. 27, 2025) at the Cordes Outpatient Pavilion in Covington from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
STHS names local healthcare veteran Jack Khashou new chief operating officer
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Jack Khashou, a Northshore healthcare leader with more than 30 years of experience, has been named chief operating officer of St. Tammany Health System.
STHS Board of Commissioners welcomes S. Dale Jenkins as newest member
Thursday, January 9, 2025
S. Dale Jenkins of Covington, a retail and consumer business expert with experience across the retail, consumer goods, technology, healthcare and financial services spheres, has been appointed to serve as a member of the St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners.
Here's how to help in wake of New Year's terror attack
Thursday, January 2, 2025
In the wake of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, The Blood Center is urging local donors to consider giving blood at this crucial time.
STQN announces 2024 fourth-quarter Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, December 19, 2024
St. Tammany Quality Network has presented its Medical Director’s Award for the fourth quarter of 2024 to key members of its Joint Camp team. This includes Dr. John d’Hemecourt; Dr. Roch Hontas; Sarah Delery, RN; Bert Lindsey, DPT; Toni Mitchell, RN; and Dawn Fournier, RN.
STHS cuts ribbon on state-of-the-art same-day surgery center
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Northshore welcomed the next generation of local healthcare on Tuesday (Dec. 17, 2024) with the grand opening of the new St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center, a $75 million, same-day surgical facility described as the most technologically advanced of its kind in the Gulf South.
STHS announces holiday hours for Christmas 2024, New Year’s
Monday, December 16, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following hours for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
STHS again ranked among nation’s best in 10 areas, including patient safety
Monday, December 16, 2024
Women’s Choice Award has ranked St. Tammany Health System among the Best Hospitals in America, placing it in the top 10% of 4,675 hospitals in 10 distinct specialty areas for 2025. That includes a top 4% ranking in patient safety as well as inclusion among the top 100 hospitals for patient experience.
STHS maternity care named among nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The New Family Center at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has again been included on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2024-2025. It is one of only 12 Louisiana hospitals on the list and the only hospital in St. Tammany Parish to be included.
STHS to host hiring event for new surgery center
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
With our new $75 million St. Tammany Health System Surgery Center set to go online in early January, we are hiring for an array of positions, from nurses and nursing assistants to lab assistants and more.
STHS lab issues year-end blood drive challenge to community
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The St. Tammany Health System lab is challenging the community to donate blood to help it surpass the 300-pint mark for 2024.
STHS celebrates 70 years of caring for the Northshore
Monday, December 2, 2024
Exactly 70 years to the day of its 1954 opening, St. Tammany Health System celebrated its history, its mission and the community it serves with a festive anniversary event Sunday night (Dec. 1) in the lobby of Covington’s St. Tammany Parish Hospital.
70 for 70: Yesterday, today and tomorrow …
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Note: 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. 70: Yesterday, today and tomorrow …
STHS announces Thanksgiving 2024 holiday hours
Thursday, November 21, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following holiday hours for Thanksgiving 2024, which is next Thursday, Nov. 28.
STHS earns 18th consecutive ‘A’ grade for patient safety
Friday, November 15, 2024
For the 18th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety for fall 2024 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ podcast E12: In Case of Emergency
Friday, November 8, 2024
You know already that St Tammany Health System is the Northshore's premier destination for maternity care. You also know its St Tammany Pediatrics practice is the best place to go for expert pediatric care. But what happens when your little ones have an emergency?
In the Name of the Father: Read our latest issue of Heart to Heart
Thursday, November 7, 2024
It was 1979, and Rich Mauti had every reason to feel on top of the world. Then, on Nov. 16, 1979, news came that would change everything. That’s the day Mauti learned his father had lung cancer, the disease that would eventually claim his life. It would also give the young Mauti a new mission: to tackle cancer with the same passion and dedication he brought to the football field.
70 for 70: Where y’at?
Thursday, November 7, 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. 66: Where y’at?
James L. Core, a four-decade member of STHS board, dies
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
James L. Core, vice chairman of the St. Tammany Health System Board of Commissioners – a body on which he served with distinction for more than 41 years – died Saturday. He was 82.
The Great Pumpkin visits STHS's NICU babies
Monday, October 28, 2024
It’s Halloween season, and to mark the occasion the NICU team at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital dressed up the little peanuts in their care as characters from “Peanuts” the comic strip.
70 for 70: The secret ingredient
Thursday, October 24, 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. 64: The secret ingredient.
70 for 70: Hail to the chiefs
Thursday, October 10, 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. 62: Hail to the chiefs.
Can you pass the #ClearTheCrib Challenge?
Thursday, October 10, 2024
October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, and to mark the occasion Mother-Baby nurses from St. Tammany Health System’s New Family Center asked colleagues to take the Clear the Crib Challenge.
A story of luck, gratitude – and a life-saving STHS nurse
Friday, October 4, 2024
Paul Clifton was in the middle of a workout at the Cardiac Rehab gym at St. Tammany Health System's Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion. Then it happened.
CityBusiness names STHS among best workplaces in New Orleans area
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
For the third year running, St. Tammany Health System has been named one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Best Places to Work in the New Orleans metro area.
Guild awards $7,500 in fall scholarships to STHS colleagues
Monday, September 30, 2024
Five St. Tammany Health System colleagues received a total of $7,500 in scholarships on Monday (Sept. 30) from the all-volunteer St. Tammany Hospital Guild for fall 2024.
STHS nurses honored at NDNA Nurse Excellence Awards
Thursday, September 19, 2024
St. Tammany Health System hosted the Northshore District Nurses Association’s 2024 Nurse Excellence Awards on Tuesday night (Sept. 17), and several of its nurses where among the honorees.
‘Northshore Healthbeat’ podcast E8: Huddling Up for Healthy Tailgating
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
In the latest episode of St. Tammany Health System’s “Northshore Healthbeat” podcast, we huddle up with Clinical Dieticians Sarah Brignac and Jessica Greer to game-plan suggestions for feeding our appetites for good football and good health all at once.
70 for 70: The shoes off her feet
Thursday, September 12, 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. 58: The shoes off her feet.
Hurricane Francine: STHS post-storm update, hours
Thursday, September 12, 2024
As the Northshore wakes up this morning to the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, here's the latest updates on the state of St. Tammany Health System facilities.
Francine update: STHS announces adjusted hours
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
With Tropical Storm Francine expected to make landfall Wednesday evening in central-south Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following temporary changes to its operating hours:
STHS nurses honored at 2024 Nightingale Awards
Friday, September 6, 2024
The Louisiana Nurses Foundation held its 2024 Nightingale Awards and Gala on Saturday (Aug. 31) in Baton Rouge, and St. Tammany Health System’s Nursing Department was well represented.
Who dat say they wanna be a blood donor?
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s quarterly blood drive is coming up on Friday, Sept. 13, and all successful donors will receive a black-and-gold-themed “Give Dat” T-shirt.
70 for 70: ‘Heroes among us’
Thursday, August 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. Today we offer installment No. 56: ‘Heroes among us.’
STHS announces Labor Day 2024 hours
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has announced the following special hours for Labor Day weekend 2024 for its clinics and other facilities.
Fitch affirms St. Tammany Health System’s ‘AA-’ credit rating
Friday, August 9, 2024
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.
St. Tammany Parish Hospital among most recommended in Louisiana
Thursday, August 8, 2024
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital is among the top-recommended hospitals in Louisiana, according to a state-by-state listing published Tuesday by Becker’s Hospital Review.
So you want to work at St. Tammany Health System …
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The STHS Human Resources Department has scheduled a Career Discovery Session for local residents interested in joining the STHS family.
Newsweek names St. Tammany Parish Hospital among best in state, nation
Monday, August 5, 2024
Newsweek has named St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital one of the best hospitals in America and the fourth-best hospital in the state of Louisiana, according to its recently released 2024 rankings.
70 for 70: In gratitude
Thursday, August 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. 52: In gratitude.
‘70 Years Later’: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Thursday, August 1, 2024
A quarterly publication from St. Tammany Health System.
70 for 70: First and foremost
Thursday, July 25, 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. 51: First and foremost.
STHS patient care unaffected by global tech outage
Friday, July 19, 2024
A widespread tech outage that has grounded flights and knocked businesses offline in an array of sectors around the globe Friday morning has not directly impacted St. Tammany Health System at this time, although health system leadership said they were monitoring the situation.
Hairstylists invited to free session on spotting skin cancer
Friday, July 19, 2024
St. Tammany Health is inviting local hairstylists, barbers and other cosmetology professionals to “Hairstylist Heroes,” a free virtual lunch-and-learn session July 29 designed to help them spot possible skin cancer on the scalps of their clients.
STQN announces 2024 second-quarter Medical Director’s Award
Friday, July 5, 2024
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its Medical Director’s Award for the second quarter of 2024 to Dr. Rick Casey for his leadership in helping to develop the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease transitions of care program.
70 for 70: Honor Red, White and Blue
Thursday, July 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. 48: Honor Red, White and Blue.
STHS welcomes first class of Family Medicine residents
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has welcomed its inaugural class of Family Medicine resident physicians to the newly launched St. Tammany Health System/Ochsner Family Medicine Residency program, a first-in-the-region initiative designed to train the area’s next generation of primary care physicians.
St. Tammany Hospital Foundation announces new name and logo, renewed mission
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The nonprofit St. Tammany Hospital Foundation on Monday reintroduced itself to the community with a new name, new logo and renewed mission statement.
STHS announces hours for the Fourth of July 2024
Monday, July 1, 2024
In observance of the Fourth of July, St. Tammany Health System has announced the following hours of operation for this coming Thursday (July 4, 2024).
STHS’s Joan Coffman joins United Way of Southeast Louisiana board
Friday, June 28, 2024
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman has been appointed to serve a three-year term as a member of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana Board of Trustees.
Celebrating July 4th with fireworks? Read this first
Friday, June 28, 2024
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, which means fun, food, family, fireworks – and, for many, trips to the emergency room for fireworks-related injuries. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe.
STHS unveils Sunflower Award wall of honor
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Sunflower Award program has taken root at St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital in the form of a new wall of honor unveiled Wednesday (June 19) at the Covington hospital’s main campus.
STHS's Joan Coffman named to Becker's list of 'CEOs to Know'
Monday, June 17, 2024
St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of 160 Community Hospital CEOs to Know.
70 for 70: Can you dig it?
Thursday, June 6, 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. 44: Can you dig it?
Cancer Center schedules June blood drive
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center will host a blood drive next Thursday (June 13) as part of its annual Cancer Patient Appreciation Day festivities.
STHS announces 2024 Trauma Symposium
Monday, June 3, 2024
Registration is now open for St. Tammany Health System’s 2024 Trauma Symposium, a daylong educational event for medical professionals worth seven continuing education credits.
70 for 70: ‘Community spirit’
Thursday, May 30, 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. 43: ‘Community spirit.’
70 for 70: Big personality, big heart
Thursday, May 23, 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. 42: Big personality, big heart.
STHS’s Joan Coffman named to Louisiana’s Committee of 100
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Louisiana’s Committee of 100 for Economic Development has selected St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman to serve as a member for 2024.
‘Northshore Healthbeat,’ a new STHS podcast, debuts
Monday, May 6, 2024
St. Tammany Health System has unveiled “Northshore Healthbeat,” a public affairs podcast dedicated to local healthcare issues and happenings, featuring interviews with local care providers, patients and community stakeholders.
Heart of a Tiger: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart
Friday, May 3, 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. That's the cover story in our latest issue of Heart to Heart.
70 for 70: A St. Tammany time capsule
Thursday, May 2, 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. 39: A St. Tammany time capsule.
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.
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 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.
70 for 70: A tradition is born
Thursday, April 25, 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. 38: A tradition is born.
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: 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.
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 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: 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.
Retired STHS docs among Franklinton’s Citizens of the Year
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Retired STHS family medicine physicians Dr. Libeau Berthelot, Dr. Gerald Foret and Dr. Mark James were named Citizens of the Year for 2023 by Franklinton Mayor Gregory Route.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
STQN announces Q3 2023 Medical Director’s Award
Thursday, September 28, 2023
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its Medical Director’s Award for the third quarter of 2023 to Dr. Farah Ali for her work in growing the health system’s Palliative Medicine program and further raising the bar on the quality of the services it offers to the community.
STHS, Ochsner announce family medicine residency program
Monday, September 25, 2023
St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health have announced the establishment of a first-in-the-region family medicine residency program, set to welcome its inaugural resident class at a purpose-built clinic in north Covington on July 1, 2024.
‘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.
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.
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’ 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.
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.
Newsweek names STPH one of America's Best Cancer Hospitals
Friday, August 11, 2023
St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s inaugural listing of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals. It is the highest-ranking Louisiana hospital on the list.
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.
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.
For her, cancer fundraising isn’t just a job. It’s a calling.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The new major gifts specialist at St. Tammany Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit veteran, having previously lent her passion – and her know-how – to Odyssey House, the American Diabetes Association and, most recently, the Al Copeland Foundation, where she served as director.
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.
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.
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.
STHS, SLU team to offer accelerated nursing degree program in Covington
Monday, June 19, 2023
As part of the partnership, St. Tammany Health System will offer nursing students critical clinical training at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, eliminating a common barrier nursing programs encounter when seeking experience for students.
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.
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.
'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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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 tradition brightens holidays for more than 100 local children
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
In what has become a holiday tradition, health system colleagues on Monday delivered several car loads of wrapped Christmas presents to the Department of Children and Family Services in Covington, all of which will be delivered to Northshore families in need.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Dr. Margaret Leefe, the newest pediatrician at St. Tammany
Thursday, November 3, 2022
This month, she joined St. Tammany Pediatrics, St. Tammany Health System’s growing primary care practice for children
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.
Meet Dr. Marissa Moore, one of STHS's newest family physicians
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Dr. Marissa Moore, a family medicine practitioner, has joined the St. Tammany Health System family as a member of its St. Tammany Physicians Network primary care clinic in Mandeville.
Coming home: Dr. Victoria Blossman is right back where she belongs
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Family medicine specialist Dr. Victoria Blossman might be new to St. Tammany Health System, but she’s by no means new to the Northshore.
STHS names Christopher Ford new SVP of Human Resources
Friday, October 21, 2022
Ford, a 16-year veteran of human resources in the healthcare sphere, comes to St. Tammany from Ascension DePaul Services in New Orleans, where he served since August 2019 as its vice president of Human Resources and Organizational Development.
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).
STQN announces 2022 Q3 Medical Director's Award
Thursday, October 13, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network (STQN) presented its 2022 third-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. Chris Foret for his leadership in advancing population health efforts in the tri-parish area encompassing St. Tammany, Washington and Tangipahoa parishes.
Dr. Victoria Blossman joins Folsom family medicine clinic
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Dr. Victoria Blossman, a primary care physician specializing in family medicine, has joined the medical staff at the St. Tammany Physicians Network clinic in Folsom.
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.
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.
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
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.
STQN announces 2022 Q2 Medical Director’s Award
Monday, June 20, 2022
St. Tammany Quality Network presented its 2022 second-quarter Medical Director’s Award to Dr. McCall McDaniel for her guidance in achieving Certified Autism Center certifications for targeted programs at St. Tammany Health System.
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 cancer care champion Chryl Corizzo to retire
Friday, May 13, 2022
After 28 years at St. Tammany Health System, during which time she was central to the founding and subsequent growth of the health system’s cancer care program, Chryl Corizzo is retiring.
STHS is hiring; career fair and hiring event set for May 18
Monday, May 2, 2022
The Covington-based health system is hiring to fill a number of nursing positions, and it’s inviting interested candidates to an open house and hiring event.
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 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.
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.
Applications being accepted for STHS 2022 Collegiate Shadowing Program
Thursday, March 3, 2022
St. Tammany Health System’s Summer Collegiate Shadowing Program is now accepting applications for summer 2022. The application deadline is April 15.
STHS healthcare hero to be grand marshal of Covington parade
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Representatives from all four of the hospitals in St. Tammany Parish – including from St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital – have been invited to ride as honorary grand marshals in the Carnival in Covington parade, which rolls on the traditional Covington route on Fat Tuesday.
On the air: ‘It is a great time to be a nurse at St. Tammany Health System’
Friday, January 28, 2022
STHS Nursing Workforce Director Bronwyn Doyle recently visited the Lake 94.7-FM studios to discuss some of the things that make the health system is such a great place to work – and about new initiatives to make it even better.
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.
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.
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.
Longtime local physicians Mark James, Libeau Berthelot to retire
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
For 37 years, Dr. Mark James and Dr. Libeau Berthelot have worked together. At the end of December 2021, the two Folsom physicians will both retire.
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.
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 Medical Staff, guild award 7 fall 2021 scholarships
Thursday, November 4, 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.
Seven STHS physicians named to statewide Top Doctors list
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Louisiana Life magazine has released its list of the top local doctors for 2021, and seven St. Tammany Health System physicians are in that number.
STHS’s Mike Portie retires after 37 years on the job
Thursday, October 28, 2021
On Friday (Oct. 29), Assistant Vice President of Support Services Mike Portie will retire after 37 years with the health system, the last 33 of those as the man in charge of keeping its myriad facilities up, running and ship-shape.
STHS is hiring; career fair and hiring event scheduled
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
St. Tammany Health System is currently hiring to fill a number of Allied Health positions, and we’ve scheduled a walk-in career fair and hiring event to find the right candidates.
STHS apprenticeship program launches six new careers
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
One had been working in food service. Another worked in retail. And thanks to a new apprenticeship program at St. Tammany Health System, they and four others are now part of the health system’s surgical team.
Vizient donates $10,000 to help STHS colleagues post-Ida
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Vizient Southern States on Thursday (Sept. 23) donated $10,000 to the nonprofit St. Tammany Hospital Foundation. The money will be distributed to STHS colleagues in need through the health system’s Colleague Benevolent Fund.
55 years later, STHS legend Pat Pope retires
Friday, September 17, 2021
Fifty-five years to the day of her hiring, STHS Benefits Coordinator Pat Pope retired on Friday (Sept. 17, 2021), ending a career she started as a 17-year-old business office clerk in September 1966.
STHS hosting walk-in job fair at Covington hospital
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Health system leaders have scheduled a walk-in job fair with on-site interview opportunities for Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the conference center on its Covington hospital campus, 1202 S. Tyler St.
STHS to host clinical career fair and hiring event
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
If you are an RN, LPN, MA, CNA, med tech, surgical tech, respiratory therapist or rad tech and are looking for a new opportunity, we would like to meet you.
Spread the word: STHS is hiring!
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
St. Tammany Health System is hosting a virtual hiring event to fill a variety of positions – from food service workers to EVS housekeepers and more – from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
On a Roll: Read the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Summer’s here, and that can only mean one thing: Road trip! Of course, road trips this year aren’t exactly like road trips in pre-COVID times. (What is, right?) But then, our Be Well Bus isn’t your ordinary road trip vehicle, either.
STHS earns accolades from U.S. News & World Report
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
St. Tammany Health System has been named among high performing hospitals for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report for back surgery and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart attack, heart failure and kidney failure.
New publication charts St. Tammany Health System's history
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
At its heart, STHS still very much the community-based hospital its founders envisioned. That vision, and that history, is now the focus of a new publication.
Portraits of compassion: Meet STHS’s ‘Five Old Men’
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
If you’ve ever walked down the Radiology hallway at St. Tammany Health System’s Covington hospital, you’ve undoubtedly seen the five portraits hanging prominently just off the lobby. But who are they?
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