October 7, 2021

Putting COVID Numbers and
Vaccinations into Context

Numbers, especially large numbers, can often be difficult to visualize. So The Joint Commission’s Research Department put the COVID numbers into context to see the “bigger picture.” The chart below is just one visual representation that TJC put together of COVID deaths since January 2020. Click here to see all the COVID comparisons.

Healthy Merits 2022

Employees enrolled in the Woman’s Hospital Health Plan qualify for participation in the 2022 Healthy Merits Wellness Program. Healthy Merits participants are eligible to receive cash incentives of up to $250/year as well as a $10/pay period discount on health premiums for 2022.
To participate in Healthy Merits, employees must complete the Age Gage and biometric screening blood work by Nov. 30. More information about Open Enrollment for the 2022 year coming soon.
Healthy Merits 2022

Birth Ready Designation

Woman’s Hospital is one of 16 hospitals state-wide to receive the new Louisiana Birth Ready designation by the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for persons giving birth. Birth Ready Designation is given to hospitals that meet certain criteria in promoting safe, equitable, and dignified birth for all birthing persons in Louisiana. There are five areas of requirement for designation: participation in collaborative learning; health disparity and patient partnership; policies and procedures; structures and education; and outcome and process measures. Click here to learn more about LDH’s announcement.

UNprivate Parts:
Pregnant in a Pandemic

Wondering what pregnancy in the pandemic is really like? No one knows better than Shannon Henry, Nursing Administration. This mom experienced a miscarriage, a job loss, another pregnancy, and childbirth all in just more than a year during this unprecedented time. In this episode of UNprivate Parts, Shannon shares her personal story and tips to help other moms-to-be navigate those scary moments and tough decisions. To listen to our newest episode, click the button below or find us wherever you listen to podcast. Watch the episode's preview below.
Listen to UNprivate Parts: Pregnancy in a Pandemic

Flu Shots

Today was the last day of extended hours in Employee Health for flu shots. If you were not able to come by during extended hours - no worries! Employee Health will continue to distribute flu vaccines during their normal office hours, Monday-Friday, 6:45 AM-3:15 PM, while supplies last. Employees who do not receive the flu vaccine are required to complete a declination form by Nov. 10. Contact Employee Health at 924-8144 with any questions.

Career Growth

Amanda Spencer, RN
Nurse Manager
Long-time Woman’s nurse Amanda Spencer has accepted the position of Nurse Manager in the Assessment Center. For the past 16 years at Woman’s, she has progressed her career in Labor and Delivery as a nurse tech, RN and preceptor, then in OR as the primary charge nurse. Amanda has 14 years of OB nurse experience and is a certified inpatient OB nurse.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take a moment to learn about how to keep yourself and Woman’s Hospital safer and more secure online. Cybersecurity consists of measures taken to protect a computer or computer system against unauthorized access or attack.
Everyone plays a role in keeping our information and our systems safe. There are many steps you can take to enhance cybersecurity. Click here to learn the basics of Cybersecurity.

BBC: T-Shirts Sold Out

The Foundation for Woman’s is sold out of BUST Breast Cancer T-shirts. Thank you to everyone who participated in the BBC T-shirt sale. By purchasing a shirt, you are supporting Woman’s Mammography Coaches that provide life-saving screenings to women across the state.
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Bra-of-Art for BUST Out!
Click here to vote!

Welcome to Woman's

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Woman's Team!
September New Hires
Bryan Baucom, Information Systems
Rae Best, Mother/Baby
Ariel Birdis, Mother/Baby
Carla Bouligny, Med Surg/Oncology
Tonya Chatman, Environmental Services
Camryn Comeaux, Mother/Baby
Toni Dantonio, Surgery Care Unit
Julisa Fleming, Health Center for OB/GYN
Derrick Franklin, Building Operations
Nancy Guilbeau, General Lab
Kristy Guillory, Utilization Management
Rachel Hart, Patient Services
Kelli Henry, Purchasing
Maecy Howington, Labor & Delivery
Courtney Hutchinson, Ultrasound
Shannon Kane, Labor & Delivery
Madeline LeBlanc, Labor & Delivery
Jennifer Levy, Physicians Practice Management
Tierra Linson, Labor & Delivery
Patricia Little, Employee Health
Jasmia Martin, Labor & Delivery
Carla Posey, Adult Therapy, Outpatient
Talitha Schwartz, Mother/Baby
Angel Smith, Mother/Baby
Jes'Mia Thomas, Labor & Delivery
Danielle Todd, Patient Services
Anna Tran, Labor & Delivery
Emily Viguerie, Development
Ashton Weatherspoon, Labor & Delivery
Kimberly Wigglesworth, Information Systems
Kayla Wooders, Labor & Delivery