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Birthplace Photos

Birthplace Photos is now selling photos online.

Also, brand new gift items are available ranging from mugs to key chains. Check out the new catalog online at womans.org/
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Baby Grand

Saturday, May 19, Woman's Hospital hosted Baby Grand. More than 450 expectant moms descended on Woman's Hospital's campus for tours and educational classes related to childbirth and pregnancy.

The semi-annual event offers a collection of activities for expectant families, including meeting with vendors, tours of Woman’s Hospital, meeting with pediatricians and attending a variety of workshops. Each year, more than 1,200 expectant families attend the Fall and Spring events.

Calendar of Events
Saturday, June 9 or Thursday, June 21
Body Basics for Girls. Learning how their bodies grow, what changes to expect during puberty, and how to take care of themselves are valuable lessons for young girls aged 9 – 12. Woman’s Hospital Conference Room 2 and 3, $15 per child; For more information, call 924-8444 or visit www.womans.org.

Tuesday, June 5
CAMP ABC. CAMP ABC is an 8-session program which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class is designed for children 5-6 years of age to address motor coordination, letter formation and reading readiness. Session 1 starts June 5 from 9:00 am – Noon and session 2 starts July 10 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. For more information, call therapy services at 924-8450.

Wednesday, June 6
TEAM Readers. TEAM Readers is an 8-session program for elementary-aged children who struggle with reading and/or read below grade level. The class meets once a week starting on June 6. For more information, call therapy services at 924-8450.

Wednesday, June 13
Body Basics for Boys. Learning how their bodies grow, what changes to expect during puberty, and how to take care of themselves are valuable lessons for young teens. Body Basics offers those lessons for boys ages 10 - 13. Class includes informal, open discussions, a film presentation, and take-home materials as well as a brief and simple introduction to the opposite sex. It is recommended that a parent or trusted adult accompany each young teen. By taking the class together, you and your young teen can continue these important discussions at home. Woman's Hospital Conference Rooms 2 and 3, $15 per child, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. For more information, call 924-8444 or visit www.womans.org.

Tuesday, July 10
Ready Set Jump into Preschool. Ready Set Jump into Preschool is an 8-session program designed to prepare children 4-5 years of age for preschool. Classes start Tuesday, July 10 and run through August 2 from 8:00 - 9:30 am. For more information, call therapy services at 924-8450.

Saturday, August 18
Woman’s Expo. Baton Rouge River Center - New Exhibition Hall; A day of events designed exclusively for women. Take a day for yourself and browse the many exhibitor booths ranging from health and fitness information to clothes and merchandise.

Moving On Up

Sharon Graves has accepted the position of human resources manager. Sharon will be responsible for the day to day supervision and oversight of the employment, compensation and employee relations functions.

Sharon has previously worked at the hospital as both an HR representative and an HR project coordinator. Sharon has a bachelor's in marketing from Louisiana State University and is currently employed as HR manager for TJ Moran Enterprises. Sharon has several years of HR experience in healthcare environments including Our Lady of the Lake, BR Clinic, and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

Monique Fisher transferred from the hospital's accounting department on April 30th to become the revenue management manager in patient accounting.

Welcome to our newest NICU cuddlers!

Suzette Fontenot, BSN, RN and Stacey Duplessis, RN have both accepted positions as NICU nurse managers.

Suzette Fontenot, BSN, RN, graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1997. She began working in the NICU at Woman’s Hospital in 1999. Suzette has served as both primary and relief preceptor; is a member of the NICU Infection Control Council; has participated in research within NICU; and has been a member of The Academy for Neonatal Nursing for 5 years.

Stacey Duplessis, RN, graduated from Baton Rouge General School of Nursing in 1997. She began working in the NICU at Woman’s Hospital in January 1998. Stacey has served as charge nurse and preceptor; is a member of the NICU Bereavement Council and Staff Advocate Committee; and has most recently represented NICU in the hospital’s Professional Development Council. Stacey is also a member of The Academy of Neonatal Nursing.

Nursing Career Ladder Program
Congratulations to the following applicants approved to enter, continue and advance in the nursing career ladder program.

New Applicants:

Lynette David, RN II, NICU
Zsa Zsa LeBlanc, RN II, NICU
Deanna McClain, RN II, Assessment Center
Kristy Smith, RN II, Mother/Baby
Mary Swearingen, RN II, NICU
Betsy Swett, RN III, NICU

Maintained Status:

Cherie Burns, RN II, NICU
Tiffany Carter, RN III, Mother/Baby
Lee Davis, RN III, Mother/Baby
Julie Neupert, RN III, Surgery
Dana Randolph, RN III, Mother/Baby

Dr. Randall Brown Honored

The U.S. Department of Justice honored recipients of this year’s victims’ rights awards as part of the 27^th observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 22-28. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Awards honor those whose outstanding work on behalf of crime victims has earned them the esteem of their colleagues in the victim service and criminal justice fields. The awards and their recipients, nominated by their colleagues and approved by the Attorney General, included Dr. Randall Brown.

Allied Professional Award
Recognizes an individual or organization outside the victim assistance field for services or contributions to the victims’ field. Recipient: Dr. Randall Brown, Baton Rouge, La.; ADT Security Services-Abused Women’s Active Response Emergency (AWARE) program, accepted by Lee Short, Charleston, W.Va.

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