Michelle Culver, a senior at El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Ark., is the first recipient of the Willis-Knighton Military Dependent Scholarship. The scholarship was presented by Charlie Cavell, Willis-Knighton public relations manager, at a ceremony at the school.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the CDC Foundation have recognized Bonnie Hughes of Shreveport as one of its first CDC Childhood Immunization Champions. The award acknowledges individuals who have made immunization successes possible in their communities. In this inaugural year, Hughes is one of 39 champions around the country being honored for their efforts as immunization advocates.
With U.S. smartphone ownership now at 50% according to the latest Nielsen survey, more people than ever before are using their mobile devices to access information online. In response to this growing consumer trend, WK Quick Care has partnered with iTriage® – a one-stop healthcare app and website that gives patients fast and easy access to health care information.
James K. Elrod, president and CEO of Willis-Knighton Health System, received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Washington University Health Administration Program Alumni Association at a reception on March 20 at the University Club of Chicago.
Willis-Knighton Health System confirms the purchase of the property formerly known as Bossier Medical Center. The health system is currently reviewing opportunities to use the building to further enhance healthcare for residents of Bossier City and Bossier Parish.
Alexander Gomelsky, MD, Associate Professor and Director of the Urology residency program at LSU Health Shreveport, has received the 2012 Paul Zimskind Award from the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU).
Third Eye® colonoscopy, a technique that has been shown to improve the detection of adenomas (pre-cancerous polyps) by up to 23-25%, is currently available at Willis-Knighton Health System.
Christopher Shelby, M.D., with Pierremont Eye Institute and WK Eye Institute, is the first surgeon in Louisiana to perform cataract surgery with Alcon’s LenSx®, a computer-controlled laser that ensures the highest precision surgical incisions. The LenSx® was first used by Dr. Shelby in February at the Eye Surgery Center on the campus of Willis-Knighton Medical Center.
Wyche T. Coleman, III, M.D., has joined the Willis-Knighton Physician Network and has established the Eye Institute South in Suite 116 of WK Canterbury Square at 2530 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in Shreveport.
Joyce E. Feagin, M.D., with Hematology/Oncology Associates, will be featured on NBC’s Today Show on Thursday, Jan. 12. All this week, the Today Show is celebrating the show’s 60th Anniversary. As part of the anniversary celebration, Today Show producers asked viewers to submit stories about being loyal to Today. Her husband Gerald submitted her story.