Oct 4, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights
Chase Ryals, CNMT, has been a nuclear medicine tech at St. Francis Health for about two years, and in that time he’s experienced encouragement and career growth he hadn’t imagined was possible. “I’ve worked at other healthcare facilities in other cities, but since I’m...
Jul 1, 2023 | About Us, Mission
WHERE WE CAME FROM In 1911, six Franciscan Sisters left their homes in Calais, France, and selflessly set sail crossing the ocean at the request of Bishop Van de Ven of Alexandria, Louisiana, to open a hospital there. The Sisters called by God for this mission...
May 18, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights
Neha Manning, registered nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, shares her Indian heritage and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to her. Manning has been a part of our ministry for 15 years. She shares what inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare....
May 4, 2023 | Patient Stories
The world of college football is known for intense rivalries and passionate fan bases. The power of organ donation and love have overcome the rivalry for two families who root for opposing Tiger teams. The Journey to a Shared Heart In 2015, Louisiana State University...
Apr 27, 2023 | Primary Care
Over time, listening forms a bond of trust between a patient and their healthcare provider, leading to more personalized care and long-lasting relationships. Mary Kathryn Edwards, NP, works at the St. Francis Primary Care Clinic and shares her approach to providing...
