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Posted: July 28th, 2021
Restricted Hospital Visitor Policy
In response to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations and case counts, we have implemented the following restricted visitor policy. This applies to all, regardless of vaccination status, according to LA Dept. of Health. Please note that, for your safety and the safety of our patients, MASKING...
Posted: June 30th, 2021
NRMC’S Kirk Soileau, CEO, Speaks on Preventing Physician Burnout
Article from 6/28/21 www.lhatrustfunds.com Physician Burnout in the Wake of COVID-19 and Beyond In the wake of COVID-19, physician and clinical staff burnout has been a huge concern in healthcare facilities and physician practices nationwide. The situation is no different in Louisiana, where healthcare leaders...
Posted: June 25th, 2021
Bone Density DXA Test Helps Determine Bone Health
As people age, they can be more at risk for fractures, but NRMC now has state-of-the-art technology to help doctors get a better understanding of their patients’ bone health and risks. The new dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry or Horizon DXA System provides a snapshot of what’s...
Posted: June 5th, 2021
NRMC Implements CRRT Program for Dialysis Patients
Recently, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit began providing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for renal patients who are acutely ill. This special type of dialysis helps patients with kidney disease or who are in kidney failure by continuously removing solute (waste) and fluids...
Posted: May 19th, 2021
NRMC Wound Center Receives National Honor
Healogics has announced its 2020 award winners, and the team at NRMC’s Wound Care Center has achieved the prestigious President’s Circle Award. NRMC is one of only 16 centers receiving this honor in the nation. “Congratulations to the NRMC Wound Care team,” noted Lisa Thompson,...
Posted: May 13th, 2021
NRMC: One of 332 Hospitals in USA to Achieve Zero Harm Rating (CAUTI)
According to data from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare website, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) has been listed as having one of the lowest rates of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) in the nation. Recently released 2019 data shows a...
Posted: April 20th, 2021
Nelson Joins NRMC as Director of Innovation
NRMC welcomes Lance Nelson, as our inaugural Director of Innovation. In this role, Nelson will be responsible for managing short term and long-term projects and processes related to the organization’s growth, innovation, strategic alignment and performance improvement activities throughout the healthcare system. Nelson will be...
Posted: April 1st, 2021
COVID Vaccination Available Tuesday, April 6th & Wednesday, April 7th
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center is offering Covid-19 vaccines at Westside Baptist Church in Natchitoches from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6th, and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 7th. Governor Edwards has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to...
Posted: March 23rd, 2021
NRMC Multispecialty Clinic Installs Advanced Imaging Technology
The new Multispecialty Clinic located on the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center campus is now equipped with some of the most recent advances in imaging technology including the Siemens YSIO Max in the x-ray suite and the Siemens Go.Top, 64-slice CT scanner with 3D capability. Both...
Posted: March 4th, 2021
Emergency Room Services at NRMC
For those in the community with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana, Inc., Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) is pleased to be part of your network. From emergency rooms visits, to our clinics and the hospital, NRMC is committed to serving...
