Congratulations:

Hoang Vu, MRI Technologist, has taken the ARRT examination and is now a Certified MRI technologist.

Margaret Gallo, was recognized at the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologist Annual meeting as  LSRT's Technologist of the year. 

Welcome

Lynn Weill has been named Vice President/Chief Development Officer. Prior to joining Woman's, Lynn served as Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

Her earlier experiences include working with the Capital Area United Way as Vice President of Leadership/Major Gifts, and serving in several managerial roles at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Louisiana State University.

Lynn is a member of the Baton Rouge Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, where she served as President in 2006. She is also a member of the Association of Healthcare Professionals and the Planned Giving Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

Her honors and recognitions include being named one of the Influential Women in Business in 2005 by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, as well as a Marketer of the Year by SME of Greater Baton Rouge in 2003. In 1999, she was inducted into the Baton Rouge High School Hall of Fame and received the Congregation B'nai Israel President's Award for her service to her synagogue.

Lynn is also an active community member and has served many organizations in leadership roles. Currently, she serves on the boards of the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge and Congregation B'nai Israel. She also serves on the YWCA ENCOREplus Advisory Committee and is a member of Leadership/Greater Baton Rouge Alumni and Capital Area Network.

Please join us in welcoming Lynn to Woman's Hospital!


ROCK-N-CHAIRity

Don't miss an evening of fun entertainment, food, and a chance to bid on original, one-of-a-kind chairs created specifically for this event by local artists.  Funds raised go to benefit the Community Care Fund at Woman's Hospital, which helps provide vital healthcare services and programs for women and infants in our community.

Participants will be able to sample food from: Ruffino's, Sullivan's, Bonefish Grill, Vic's Chophouse, Mansurs, Maxwell's Market, The Wine Loft, TJ Moran Restaurants, Sweet Wishes and more.  Beverages will also be provided by Republic Liquor, Mockler Beverage, Baton Rouge Coca-Cola and The Wine Loft.  Music for the evening will be provided by the V-tones.

The event will take place at the Louisiana State Museum from 6pm - 10pm on Saturday, August 23.  Tickets are $50 for the public and $25 for employees.  If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Amanda Sanders at ext. 8793 or Kelly Kyle at ext. 3518. 
 

Career Ladder

Nursing congratulates the following applicants approved to enter, continue and/or advance in the Career Ladder Program:

New Applicants:

 - Marilyn Adams, RN II, Labor & Delivery
 - Helen Darden, RN II, Mother/Baby
 - Allyson Hingle, RN III, Labor & Delivery
 - Jennifer Johnson, RN II, Labor & Delivery
 - Kori F. Juban, RN III, Labor & Delivery
 - Nanette Katzman, RN II, CNIC
 - Kimberly H. LeBlanc, RN II, CNIC
 - Cynthia Murry, RN III, Labor & Delivery
 - Janelle Simmons, RN II, Labor & Delivery
 - Claire Spano, RN III, Labor & Delivery
 - Christen Teed, RN II, Labor & Delivery
 - Mary Villemez, RN III, CNIC
 - Dawn Whitney, RN II, Labor & Delivery

Maintained Status:

 - Lani Carter, RN II, Mother/Baby
 - Sherrie Dencausse, RN III, Day Surgery
 - Tina Englade, RN III, Mother/Baby
 - Arlene Juneau, RN III, Mother/Baby
 - Dara Kyle, RN II, CNIC
 - Kimberly Nicole Lambert, RN II, Mother/Baby
 - Kimberly LeBlanc, RN III, Labor & Delivery
 - Joelle Lemoine, RN III, Day Surgery
 - Brandi Payne, RN II, Labor & Delivery
 - Shawntell Robinson, RN III, Mother/Baby
 - Jenny Silbernagel, RN III, CNIC
 - Rosemary Smith, RN II, Maternal Fetal Medicine
 - Shannon Summerford, RN II, CNIC

 

Service Recognition
Congratulations to the following employees who have reached a service milestone in August

5 Years 
 - Virginia Dammers, NICU/NITR
 - Alison Chambers, NICU/NITR
 - Kylie Ortego, Respiratory Care/EKG
 - Linda McCauley, General Lab
 - Pamela Griffin, NICU/NITR
 - Michelle LeBlanc, NICU/NITR
 - Allison Zeringue, Antepartal
 - Lauren Shirley, Labor & Delivery
 - Shari Davis, Labor & Delivery
 - Rusheka Williams, Assessment Center

10 Years
 - Alisha Knighten, Labor & Delivery
 - Shannon Easley, NICU/NITR
 - April Denham, Mother/Baby
 - Rhonda Hughes, Information Systems

15 Years
 - Joanne Macina, NICU/NITR

20 Years
 - Janice Windham, Operating Room
 - Linda Herrod, Mother/Baby
 - Jessie Hollier, Patient Accounting
 
25 Years
 - Edna Dixon, Labor & Delivery

30 Years
 - Betty Thomas, Environmental Services
 - Janis Landry, Pharmacy
 - Theresa Hood, Radiology
 - Karen McLin, Nursing Administration

35 Years
- Elise Collins, Labor & Delivery