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Posted: January 19th, 2026
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Adds EEG Services to Expand Neurological Care Close to Home
NATCHITOCHES, La. – Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) has expanded its diagnostic capabilities with the addition of electroencephalogram (EEG) services, providing patients with access to advanced neurological testing within the community. An EEG is a safe, painless, and noninvasive diagnostic test that records the brain’s...
Posted: January 13th, 2026
NRMC Hosts Legislative Luncheon and Facility Tours
NATCHITOCHES, La. (January 9, 2026) – Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) hosted a legislative luncheon on Friday, welcoming state and regional leaders for a guided tour of the hospital’s facilities and an overview of ongoing initiatives focused on access, quality, and innovation in patient care....
Posted: December 3rd, 2025
Relias Healthcare and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Announce New Partnership to Enhance Emergency Medicine Services
December 1, 2025 – NRMC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Relias Healthcare to provide Emergency Medicine practice management services beginning December 1. The partnership marks a significant step in strengthening access to high-quality, patient-centered emergency care for the community of Natchitoches and...
Posted: November 13th, 2025
NRMC Earns Third Consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
NATCHITOCHES, LA, November 13, 2025 – Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that sets standards for excellence in patient safety. This marks the third consecutive “A” rating for...
Posted: October 23rd, 2025
NRMC Urologists Offering Groundbreaking Surgical Options
Dr. Erik Castle, a renowned robotic specialist at NRMC Urology Associates, and Dr. Kenneth Perego are revolutionizing urological care through groundbreaking, minimally invasive surgical techniques. By incorporating state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Perego and Dr. Castle are advancing the treatment of complex urologic conditions and cancers –...
Posted: October 21st, 2025
NRMC Earns ACR Accreditation
NATCHITOCHES, LA — Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Imaging Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic...
Posted: October 15th, 2025
NRMC Statement Regarding Exterior Fire and Safety Response
NATCHITOCHES, LA – On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m., Natchitoches Regional Medical Center’s fire alarm systems activated, identifying smoke on the east side of the hospital’s second and third floors. Shortly thereafter, fire was visible on the exterior of the building near...
Posted: October 6th, 2025
Welcoming Dr. Julian F. Naranjo to NRMC Pain Institute
NRMC is pleased to welcome pain management specialist, Julian F. Naranjo, MD, to its active medical staff as an independent physician. Board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, Dr. Naranjo specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic pain, offering patients...
Posted: October 2nd, 2025
NSU Awards Nth Degree to NRMC CEO Kirk Soileau
NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University presented the Nth Degree to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center CEO Kirk Soileau Wednesday to acknowledge his and the hospital’s support of the university, specifically for the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health and NSU Athletics. The Nth Degree...
Posted: September 30th, 2025
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Named to Becker’s “Top Hospitals for Nurse Communication” List
Natchitoches, LA — September 30, 2025 — Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is proud to announce its inclusion in Becker’s Hospital Review’s “529 Top Hospitals for Nurse Communication” list, which highlights hospitals nationwide that earned a 5-star rating in nurse communication. This honor places NRMC...
