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 NEWS! GRAND OPENING OF THE MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING Jena, LA July 7, 2009 – On July 31, 2009 we celebrate the newest addition to the LaSalle General Hospital campus. The Medical Office Building, a cooperative endeavor between LaSalle General Hospital, the Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition, and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals will be the new patient-centric community health center. Creating an integrated health delivery system emphasizing wellness and preventative health has been the impetus of this project. While the opening of the medical office building is the culmination of many hours of hard labor, the actual work of providing healthcare is just beginning. This space, designed by Ashe Broussard Weinzettle Architects of Alexandria, was created with a patient-centric approach to ensure every architectural feature envelopes the patient in an atmosphere of healing communicating positive, life-affirming healthcare. The building is a spacious 30,025 square feet with generous, controlled natural light which pours into the waiting areas providing patients with a pleasing respite. Natural elements, such as wood trim, and a blend of colors permeate the space providing a warm and peaceful atmosphere conducive to comfort. An expansive atrium with lounge seating allows the patient to relax and focus on his or her wellbeing. Designed to be in harmony with the Wellness Building across McIntyre Street, the Medical Office Building maintains a distinct identity while remaining a recognizable part of the overall Hospital campus. With eight suites, over forty exam rooms, a diagnostic center, a women’s health center, patient assistance offices, and our billing center, everything the patient needs for ambulatory care is all under one, large, orange roof. LASALLE GENERAL HOSPITAL WELCOMES MATTHEW ERICKSON, M.D. Jena, LA July 7, 2009 – After several years of courtship and proactive physician recruitment, LaSalle General Hospital has its newest staff physician – Matthew Erickson, M.D. Dr. Erickson, a new graduate of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Family Medicine Residency Program in Alexandria as the Chief Resident. Dr. Erickson had numerous offers, and employing him was highly competitive. It is a great honor and pleasure to have Dr. Erickson join us. His practice is accepting new patients and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Call today and make an appointment, or walk-in – we can’t wait to see you!
LGH ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF A NEW COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM Jena, LA June 22, 2009 – LaSalle General Hospital has incorporated one the most advanced diagnostic tools for helping physicians reach confident diagnoses to provide the best patient care. According to Eva Williams, Director of Radiology LaSalle General Hospital the new Brightspeed 16 Slice configured system from GE Healthcare delivers high quality images of the human body with lowered radiation dose. “Some patients can present special challenges when undergoing CT testing,” says William E. Page, Chief Executive Officer “Now, even those who thought CT was inaccessible can be easily imaged and diagnosed.” “The addition of the GE Brightspeed 16 Slice configured system complements and extends the range of quality diagnostic services that LaSalle General Hospital offers residents of East Central Louisiana”, William E. Page, CEO says. “It provides us with vastly improved image quality and imaging speed, and enhances the overall diagnostic confidence we have in all of our studies.” CT exams are used when people are ill or injured, or when a physician suspects a medical problem that is not easily detectable from a conventional physical examination. The GE Brightspeed XT configured system non-invasively assists physicians in the diagnosis of a variety of anatomical areas. For more information about CT services at LaSalle General Hospital call us today at 318-992-9200. New Technology at LaSalle General Hospital Helps in Fight Against Osteoporosis
Jena, LA, July 7, 2009 – Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans. At six months after a hip fracture, only 15 percent of hip fracture patients can walk across a room unaided. Yet, most of us know little about protecting ourselves from this disease. Osteoporosis results in more than 1 million hip, spine, and wrist fractures annually. This disorder affects nearly one-half of all post menopausal women, the largest group at high risk for osteoporosis. Research in osteoporosis, the disorder in which progressive bone loss results in increased risk of fracture, is making important new advances. A key factor in this success has been the availability of new and improved equipment to measure bone density. Using a bone densitometer, physicians can measure patient bone density and follow it over time. If the patient’s bone density is low, or decreases at an abnormally fast rate, the patient may be at risk for osteoporosis. Through changes in diet, exercise habits and/or medication, further deterioration of bone can be prevented. A new bone densitometer was recently installed at (Insert Facility Name). “The Lunar bone densitometer (GE Healthcare, Madison, Wisconsin) measures the density of the spine, hip, and forearm, which are the most frequent sites of fracture,” explained William E. Page. “In just 30 seconds, this highly precise densitometer helps us to identify osteoporosis risk. It can also aid in determining the effects of osteoporosis treatment.” “Recent research findings clarify the nature of the disease and demonstrate the effectiveness of new treatments. New diagnostic devices, such as the GE Healthcare Lunar bone densitometer, assist in the early detection and treatment of osteoporosis,” said William E. Page. Mr. Page encourages individuals to visit the facility and be evaluated for a bone density examination. “There is no special preparation involved for the patient. The exam is very brief and is a comfortable procedure for the patient,” he/she said. Further information regarding osteoporosis, risk factors, and bone density measurements may be obtained by contacting one of our physicians or by calling 318-992-9200.
Lasalle General Hospital Installs New Digital Mamography System That Aids Doctors Detect Breast Cancer
Jena, LA July 7, 2009 – LaSalle General Hospital has acquired a new digital mammography system that enables its physicians to detect and diagnose breast cancer in patients with confidence. The innovative digital system provides outstanding image quality and clear, highly detailed images of the breast. LaSalle General Hospital’s new Senographe® DS full-field digital mammography system acquired from GE Healthcare is the one of the most modern pieces of mammography equipment available to patients today.
“This new digital technology will help us provide some of the most advanced care for our patients by providing clear and detailed breast images, which is the first step towards an accurate diagnosis and getting a patient on the proper treatment plan to good health,” said William E. Page, CEO. |
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