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News & Events
As one of the largest employers in Allen Parish and your local community hospital, we want you to hear all our news. Our press releases will keep you informed about hospital happenings, our community service, and achievements. We'll also include information on health related news, so visit this page often and stay in the know.
Echocardiography Laboratory Receives Accreditation
The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) has recently accredited Oakdale Community Hospital’s Echocardiography Lab.
Oakdale Community Hospital’s Echo Lab uses sophisticated imaging technology to assess the structure of the heart and blood flow within it. An echo study can include precise measurements about the heart including its size, blood flow motion and velocity, and valve functioning. Echos are helpful in diagnosing structural defects, blockages, and many other heart conditions. “We are grateful to the efforts of our Echo Lab team Jan Lafleur and Elaine Luedecke,” noted James Bordelon, Director of Ancillary Services. “This accreditation is more than having the technology needed to diagnose heart conditions, it is also about having the experienced and well trained sonographers on our team who follow the guidelines and do their jobs well to ensure high quality care for each patient. There are very few hospital based Echo Labs that achieve accreditation, and I am proud that Oakdale Community Hospital has earned this prestigious distinction,” he explained.
To receive accreditation, hospitals must submit a comprehensive self-exam, and provide actual case studies for review. The ICAEL reviewers who are sonographers and physicians review every aspect of care in the Echocardiography Lab and only those hospitals which meet the Board’s high standards of care receive accreditation.
Ellie May Johnson Retires
December 2011 — The entire team at Oakdale Community Hospital extends their gratitude to Ellie May Johnson who is retiring after many years of volunteer service at the hospital. In 1985, Ellie May began as a volunteer at Oakdale and has served in many key roles over the past 26 years. Her enthusiasm, commitment and dedication have been an inspiration to the hospital team, patients, visitors and families.
The hospital team recently held a retirement reception in her honor. “Ellie May has contributed to the success of our hospital, and everyone will miss her. She generously gave her time and talents, and raised the bar in terms of what community service is all about. We want to extend our sincerest thanks to Ellie May for all that she has done through the years for our community hospital,” explained Kirk Soileau, Chief Executive Officer, Oakdale Community Hospital.
Oghale Eleyae, DPM joins the staff of Oakdale Community Hospital
Dr Oghale Eleyae has relocated his fulltime podiatry practice to Oakdale and has satellite offices in Kinder and Mamou. To schedule an appointment to see Dr. Eleyae, please call his office at 318.335-FOOT (3668).
Mammography Saves Lives
October 1 begins a month-long, nationwide communication effort to encourage women ages 40 and older to get an annual mammogram. With pink ribbon reminders, healthcare providers, breast cancer survivors, and families across the country are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness
Month.
Oakdale Community Hospital joins in this important message and hopes that mothers, daughters, and grandmothers schedule annual mammograms and get the facts about breast cancer. “Our goal is to detect breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages here in Allen Parish,” Kirk Soileau, Chief Executive Officer explained. “We save lives with mammograms, and we want everyone to understand that the best way to fight cancer is to find it early.”
Forest Hill Family Health Clinic Grand Opening
Oakdale Community Hospital is pleased to announce the grand opening of Forest Hill Family Health Clinic. The community is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 p.m.on Wednesday, September 14th at 11424 Highway 165 South in Forest Hill. Stop by and meet the staff and enjoy refreshments between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.”We are excited to be able to open this clinic in Forest Hill,” explained Kirk Soileau, Chief Executive Officer. “This is yet another step we are taking to improve the health of families in northern Allen Parish and southern Rapides Parish. The clinic offers prompt, convenient service right here, so that families have easy access to the care they need. Our nurse practitioner and clinic team offer diagnosis and treatment for illnesses and minor injuries as well as for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and respiratory problems,” Soileau said.”Patients may schedule appointments or walk-in without an appointment,” Soileau noted. “Too often people stay at home and do not seek the care they need when they need it. With this clinic, we make it easy to see our nurse practitioner so that patients receive high quality care and start feeling better sooner. The community will find that our team is experienced in diagnosing and treating health concerns and committed to each and every patient entrusted to their care,” Soileau said.The clinic is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will expand hours as the demand for services grows. For more information, please call the clinic at 318-748-4685.
