Sierra and Hunter Smith’s story, which graces the cover of the Spring 2025 issue of our quarterly Heart to Heart magazine, can only be described as a bittersweet one.
First came the bitter, in the form of a difficult diagnosis. But then came the sweet: an outpouring of compassion from St. Tammany Health System care providers that touched Sierra and Hunter so deeply that they reached out to share their experience and their gratitude.
It is a moving story, which is not all that uncommon here at St. Tammany.
That is because so much of our team, in addition to possessing vast clinical expertise, enthusiastically embrace the Culture of Caring that is at the heart of everything we do. First and foremost, of course, they are there to deliver world-class healthcare, but in doing so they lead with love – every patient, every touch, every time.
You can find evidence of that compassion in action again and again throughout this issue, including:
- A fond farewell to longtime STHS Chief Operating Officer Sharon Toups.
- The announcement of a new St. Tammany Physicians Network primary care clinic at Money Hill.
- A look at the St. Tammany Hospital Foundation’s annual golf tournament.
- A renewed emphasis on caring for patients with autism.
- And more!
You can watch for your complementary issue to arrive in your mailbox any day now. If you just can’t wait, you can also browse a digital version in our online newsroom or at Issuu.com.
You can also always just swing by our flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington or one of our clinics throughout the community and pick up a complimentary copy.
Thank you, as always, for trusting St. Tammany Health System with your family’s healthcare – and happy reading!