Physicians' Press - December 2023

December 2023

MEDICAL STAFF LEADERSHIP KIM DAKIN, M.D. - CHIEF OF STAFF

Chairman of Bylaws Chairman of Credentials Chairman of Hospital-Based Chairman of Medicine/P&T

Paula Sharkey, M.D. Gerard Ballanco, M.D. Chrissy Lalonde, M.D. Siby Ayalloore, M.D. Carmen Johnson, M.D. M. Andrew Sicard, M.D. K. Scott Parks, M.D.

Chairman of Perinatal Chairman of Surgery Past Chief of Staff

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT

Get to know Dr. David Dawes, Psychiatry

Where are you originally from? I am originally from New Orleans, but I was born in Lutcher. Why did you choose Opelousas General? I chose Opelousas General in order to see psychiatric inpatients for Compass. What is your favorite thing about working at OGHS? My favorite thing about working at OGHS is the family environment and being so well treated by the Medical Staff office.

What do you enjoy most about being a physician? What I enjoy most about being a physician is making a living doing something that is challenging, interesting, and rewarding.

What would you like everyone to know about you? I would like people to know that I value work-life balance.

What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy swimming, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. SENIOR LEADERSHIP CORNER

Tim Marks, MBA-HCA, BSN, RN-BC - Chief Professional Services Officer

Greetings! As a senior leader within our organization, I have held various roles during my time at OGHS. With most of my career in healthcare, I actually graduated in nursing in 1996 and have been employed at OGHS for the past 12 years. Today, I am serving as the Chief Professional Services Officer for Opelousas General Health System, where I am reponsible for the following: Care Continuum Service Line (includes Case Management, Social Services, Utilization Review, and Value- Based Care/Population Health) Environmental Services Food & Nutritional Services Gift Shops at both campuses All Pharmacies - Inpatient, Infusion, and WellSmart Retail Pharmacies at both campuses LHC Joint Ventures Non-Oncology Infusion Clinic - Set to open early/mid-December Oncology Services, including Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Opelousas General and Radiation Oncology Surgical Services I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the Population Health Team for their work with Managed Care Incentive and the Bundle Programs (MCIP), contributing $4.2 million this fiscal year to date and over $15 million since 2020 to the organization. I would also like to acknowledge the Cancer Center for achieving re- accreditation by the Commission on Cancer and leading OGHS to receive the American College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Diamond Partner designation for maintaining the highest standards in surgical care. As we transition from the Thanksgiving season, I want to express my sincere gratitude for my OGHS family and the joy it brings me to be able to work with all of you - coming to work every day with a genuine purpose of serving and supporting each other. Remember to show kindness this holiday season and spend quality time with family and loved ones. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

ANOTHER 1ST FOR DR. VEERINA

Medical Gas Alarm Panel Lifepak 1000 Graphical Display Page Writer TC35 Cardiograph Power Procedure Table w/450lb Capacity, Hand Control Werfen GEM Premier 5000 for Main and South Campus Repair to Phillips FD 20 Cath Lab Computer If at any time during the fiscal year you have a capital need that arises, please notify Holly Cope-Lynn in Medical Staff Services. 4TH QUARTER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES

COMMISSION ON CANCER REACCREDITATION

Dr. Kalyan Veerina, Interventional Cardiologist at CIS, is the first in Louisiana to use the Symphony Thrombectomy System to treat peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in the legs. The procedure took place on October 5th at OGHS. This system is designed to remove blood clots from the peripheral vascular system quickly and effectively. Click here to learn more about this procedure.

Congratulations to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Opelousas General and our HIM team for obtaining their Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation for another 3 years, as well as being recognized as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner. CoC-accredited programs undergo a survey every three years in which a reviewer examines required cancer program activity documentation to ensure compliance with standards.

Tune in to the latest podcast at Generally Speaking

WELCOME TO THESE NEW PHYSICIANS & GROUPS

JULISSA BRAIMOH, MD - FAMILY MEDICINE OBSTETRICS Dr. Braimoh is originally from Bronx County, NY. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and specializes in the treatments and management of chronic diseases as well as obstetrics and gynecology. She received her medical degree from the American International School of Medicine in Georgetown, Guyana and completed her internship & residency at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She also completed a Perinatal & Child Health Fellowship from West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, IL. Her office number is 337-678-4862. PEMM - PROFESSIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE MANAGEMENT Beginning November 1, the OGHS ED is now managed by PEMM, with Dr. Christopher Matt as Medical Director. New ER physicians currently on staff are Dr. Mark Becker, Dr. Maria Dominquez, Dr. Carl Mickman, Dr. Casey Neville, Dr. Galen Pizzorno, Dr. Cray Ross, Dr. Randy Sorge, Dr. Shammi Kataria, Dr. Nikolaos Psomas, Dr. Lambert Laperouse Jr., Dr. Justin Okons, Dr. Seyed Sadeghi, Dr. Taylor Sanders, and Dr. Mathew Whittington. Most are Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, and the remainder are Board Certified in Family Medicine. ACADIANA HOSPITALIST GROUP Also beginning on November 1, OGHS welcomed the Acadiana Hospitalist Group. While not new to OGHS, we welcome them in their new role as Hospitalists. They are Dr. Freddie Fandal (Family Medicine), Dr. Mike Burnell (Family Medicine/Hospice & Palliative Medicine/Hyperbaric Medicine), Dr. Patrick Gillespie (Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine), Dr. Derek Metoyer (Hospitalist/Family Medicine/Hyperbaric Medicine), and Dr. Eliza Tate (Family Medicine)

MEDICAL STAFF OFFICE

Rachael Tate, MD Chief Medical Officer 337-678-4843 rachaeltate@opelousasgeneral.com

Nicole Savoy

Holly Cope-Lynn Physician Engagement Coordinator 337-678-4265 hollycopelynn@opelousasgeneral.com

Medical Staff Coordinator 337-948-5168 nicolesavoy@opelousasgeneral.com

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MORE TO KNOW

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS!

C ongratulations to Dr. Kerry Thibodeaux and The Wound Treatment Center & The Would Treatment Consulting, LLC for recently celebrating their 30-Year Anniversary. That is quite the milestone, and we are proud to have you as partners!

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MORE TO KNOW

A HEALTHY DOSE

Marketing & PR, along with the Medical Staff Services Department, launched a new video series last month called “A Healthy Dose”. This series is interview-style, and the purpose is to help our community and patients learn more about our physicians and their ideas on good health. Dr. Kim Dakin, Chief of Staff and Otolaryngologist, was the first participant, and you can watch her video here or by scanning the barcode at right. If you would like to be featured in an upcoming episode of a “A Healthy Dose” or “Medical Moments” video, or perhaps the “Generally Speaking” podcast, please reach out to Holly Cope-Lynn, Physician Engagement Coordinator, at hollycopelynn@opelousasgeneral.com or 337-678-4265. She would be happy to get you scheduled!

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS

The OGHS Medical Staff Circle of Excellence Award was created to acknowledge a physician who understands the challenges of practicing medicine and has the qualities and skills necessary to be an exceptional physician and leader. This award recognizes integrity, compassion, altruism, respect, empathy, and service that, combined with clinical excellence, provides optimal patient care. Opelousas General Health System is proud to recognize an exceptional physician each quarter and welcome them into the “Circle of Excellence.” Past recipients are Dr. George “Ray” Williams, Dr. Saurabh Singhal, Dr. M. Andrew Sicard, Dr. K. Scott Parks, and Dr. Elizabeth Collins. If you would like to nominate a fellow physician for the Circle of Excellence, visit https://bit.ly/3tmgC9H or scan the barcode at right.

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DECEMBER

2023

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Gary Porubsky, MD Chad Rossiter, MD

Fernando Alemany, MD

EVENT

TRAINING

BIRTHDAY

ACLS (Renewal)

Kim Dakin, MD

Andre Pinac MD, FACOG

Tumor Board Meeting Medical Executive Cmte Meeting

Credentials Cmte Meeting

Amer Raza, MD

Laura Owens, MD

Mark Stephan, MD

Medicine/P&T Cmte Meeting

Michael Doucet, MD

Phillip Bacilla, MD

OGHS Board Meeting

Tumor Board Meeting

Juan Zeik MD

George “Ray” Williams, MD

Julissa Braimoh, MD

Juliet Conde, MD

JANUARY

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PALS (Renewal)

ACLS (Renewal)

Medical Executive Cmte Meeting

Credentials Cmte Meeting

Tumor Board Meeting

Eliza Tate, MD

Jason Fontenot, MD, FABA

PALS (Renewal)

Perinatal Cmte Meeting

Freddy Fandal, MD

Amit Amin, MD

OGHS Board Meeting Surgery Cmte Meeting

Tumor Board Meeting

John Vallee, MD

Chrissy Lalonde, MD Vinoth Muthalagappan, MD

Open House Dr. Julissa Braimoh

General Medical Staff Meeting

If you would like to submit a topic, be interviewed for an upcoming issue of Physicians' Press , or be featured on a podcast or video series, please contact Holly at 678.4265 or hollycopelynn@opelousasgeneral.com

Calvin White, MD

Albert Gros, MD

Bylaws Cmte Meeting (Tentative)

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