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Allen Parish Community Healthcare Recognizes Staff for Various Achievements
Thank you to our employees who continue to go above and beyond in service to our community. Please join us in congratulating those being recognized for their years of service, certifications and numerous community awards.
Allen Parish receives 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award
Allen Parish is proud to announce that it has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience.
Celebrate Medicaid Expansion
The Office of Governor John Bel Edwards reports the impact of Medicaid expansion on Louisiana's budget and economy over the last seven years. Edwards took official action to expand Medicaid via executive order on his first full day in office in 2016.
Allen Parish Community Healthcare is on the National Rural Honor Roll
We are thrilled to announce that our organization has received a 4 Star Ranking from the National Rural Rating System. This prestigious ranking is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and it underscores our commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services.
The 22nd Annual Night of Excellence Summit Awards Celebration
The Summit Award is the highest award of excellence presented at the HealthCare Service Excellence Conference.
Celebrating National Rural Health Day
In this video, Allen Parish Community Healthcare Chief Nursing Officer Amy McMillen describes her team’s work to expand local access to excellent healthcare for her community. “We are very excited to be onboarding five new nurses into our community. I want to welcome you all, and happy Rural Health Day,” she said.
New healthcare facility coming to Allen Parish
Construction has started on a three-phase health care facility in Allen Parish. It’s something some said is long overdue in the community.
Kimberly Caldarera Named Marketing Director & Community Champion
Allen Parish Community Healthcare is proud to announce the hiring of Kimberly Caldarera as Marketing Director and Community Champion.
Meet Tammy Gillett, APRN
Please join us in welcoming Tammy Gillett, APRN to the Allen Parish Community Healthcare primary care team! Tammy specializes in women's healthcare, including obstetrics and gynecology, and is now accepting new patients.
Dr. Alex Courville named Physician Leader of the Year
Dr. Alex Courville of Kinder has been nominated and selected as a 2022 Population Health Pioneer Award winner for Physician Leader of the Year.
Allen Parish to Begin Construction on a New Hospital This Summer
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Allen Parish Community Healthcare hospital is about to get an upgrade. A three-phase plan in the works will rebuild and essentially replace their existing hospital.
“Building a new hospital or a replacement hospital will secure healthcare in the community for the future,” said hospital CEO Jaqueline Reviel.