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Application Period for Summer 2022 is now CLOSED Lane Regional Medical Center’s Nurse Tech Internship Program is designed to help student nurses transition from a senior level nursing student to a.

Due to a state-wide decline in COVID-19, all vaccinated staff, patients and guests are no longer required to wear a mask while inside any Lane building.

Nick Maggio, FNP-C, has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary. He has 10 years of healthcare experience and will assist the physicians at Lane Family.

Charlie Lee Massey, 86, a resident of Zachary, LA, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his home. He was retired, after working for over 37 years for Lane Regional Medical Center and 25 years as one.

For the first time in Lane’s history, there is a tie for MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Year!

The Blood Center donation bus will be in front of Lane Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 31, from 11a.m. - 5p.m., at 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

Lane Dermatology, located at 4801 McHugh Road in Zachary, is now open.

Election of the 2022 Medical Executive Committee Officers for Lane Regional Medical Center include:

Lane Pediatrics is pleased to announce the addition of pediatrician Shola Tijani, MD, to its practice located at 6110 Main Street in Zachary. She joins Drs. Jacob LeBas and Lacey Clark.

On behalf of Lane Regional Medical Center and the Medical Executive Committee, please join us in wishing Dr. Clayton Brown congratulations on his retirement!

Lane Regional Medical Center and Savista are pleased to announce Jeannine Kimble as the Revenue Cycle Director. Savista is contracted with Lane to provide revenue cycle services.

Kaelyn Johnson was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.

Lane Regional Medical Center received the 2021 Platinum Award, the highest honor awarded, for extraordinary efforts in the Workplace Partnership for Life campaign from the Louisiana Organ Procurement.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in the Capital Region to perform a combination procedure with both the Rotablator™ Rotational Atherectomy System and the Shockwave lithotripsy.

Lane Regional Medical Center was named "2021 Acute Care Hospital of the Year" (61-160 beds) by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation and the Louisiana State Nurses Association to recognize excellence in.

Lane has expanded its occupational medicine services by adding eScreen eCup+ which offers drug testing for 13 illicit drugs in one easy test with results within minutes.

Gov. John Bel Edwards lifted Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate in all settings, except for schools and school buses — including teachers, staff and students in K-12 schools, universities, and other.

Martha Roy, RN, has been named Director of Intensive Care and Respiratory Therapy Services at Lane Regional Medical Center. She will oversee the Intensive Care, Intermediate Care and Respiratory Care.

Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) has awarded Lane Regional Medical Center the Birth Ready Designation. This designation celebrates the hospital’s improved perinatal health outcomes,.

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, October 29, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Joseph Watson has been named Facilities Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

The flu shot is readily available for established patients at Lane Pediatrics and Lane Family Practice. For appointments, call Lane Pediatrics at 658-4070 or Lane Family Practice at 654-3607.

As COVID-19 admissions continue to decrease, we are opening all entrances into the hospital for visitors and staff.

Lane Family Practice is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 3rd dose "booster" vaccine. Please call 225-654-3607 to schedule an appointment, and if possible, bring your vaccine card with you to your.

Bank of Zachary recently donated $10,000 to Lane Foundation’s Hurricane Ida Fund to help hospital employees recover and rebuild from the aftermath of the storm that devastated southeast Louisiana.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) recently celebrated 15 years of providing comprehensive cardiovascular care in Zachary.

As COVID-19 admissions decrease, we are able to revert back to regular visiting hours. We will continue to have only one public entrance open at the Emergency Room in order to continue screening.

Dr. Maria North-Scott has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary.

The blood drive bus will be in front of the hospital Tuesday, September 7th, from 12-6pm. Please donate if you can as our blood supplies are CRITICALLY low.

To help reduce hospitalization rates, Lane Regional Medical Center has expanded its Infusion Center to administer monoclonal antibodies to COVID-19 patients who meet treatment criteria.

People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. Studies indicate some immunocompromised.

Common symptoms of the COVID-19 Delta Variant can sometimes be mistaken for allergies:

Lane Regional Medical Center is proud to announce its re-designation as a Gift Shining Star hospital for breastfeeding.

As we respond to a new surge of COVID-19, patient and team member safety remain our highest priority.

Effective August 2, 2021, Gov. John Bel Edwards has temporarily reinstated Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate indoors for all people age five and older as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue.

Visitor Policy - Updated July 21, 2021

Lane Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center, is hosting a summer health careers volunteer program for area high school students.

Lane Regional Medical Center will receive a $50,000 technology makeover after being named the “Security” category winner of the Connected Workplace Makeover Contest held by Insight Enterprises in.

Effective Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Lane Regional Medical Center has lifted its pandemic-related visitor restrictions.

Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street in Zachary, is now administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to persons age 12 and up. Please call 225-654-3607 to schedule an appointment.

A symbolic groundbreaking event will be held at the construction site of the all new Lodge at Lane Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing facility located next to Lane Regional Medical.

Five of Lane’s Registered Nurses were recognized at the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association’s awards banquet for their contributions to our communities!

In celebration of National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a free skin cancer screening will be held on Thursday, May 13th, from 1 – 4 p.m., with Justin Creel, MD, and again on Wednesday, May.

Dawn Fuller, BSN, RNC-OB has been named Obstetrical Services Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

The latest Love Lane newsletter is here to fill you in on all the latest happenings. Click below to download and read the complete newsletter!

FASTLane After-Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Clinic now offers both HazMat and HazWoper physicals for employees that are exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in the Baton Rouge region to offer cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) scanning at the CIS Zachary clinic located at 6550 Main Street..

In honor of National Social Work Month, we salute our Essential Social Workers.

Dana Bellefontaine, Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Coordinator, was named Lane Regional Medical Center’s 2020 MVP of the Year. She was recognized for her dedication and tireless efforts.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Zachary is the first in Zachary to use a new lithotripsy balloon by Shockwave Medical to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where plaque.

What: Appointments for 2400 COVID-19 vaccines are currently available for those eligible according to Louisiana Department of Health guidelines.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.

Did you know that colon cancer is the number one PREVENTABLE cancer? It is recommended that at age 50 people start doing regular colonoscopies as part of wellness and screening.

Lane Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of medical oncologist and hematologist Deborah Johnson, M.D. to its medical staff.

Lane Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the 2021 Nursing Scholarship.

Glenda Wilson, age 63, recently completed her treatment for small cell lung cancer at Lane Cancer Center. Congratulations Glenda!

Monday, February 22nd Blood Drive

Kris Fryoux, RN, BSN, has been named Director of the Telemetry and Medical/Surgical units at Lane Regional Medical Center.

FASTLane, Lane Family Practice, Lane OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Surgery Group, Cancer Center, and Audiology clinics will be closed Monday, February 15th and Tuesday, February 16th due to.

Election of the 2021 Medical Executive Committee Officers for Lane Regional Medical Center include:

Courtney Travis, BSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-ONQS has achieved national credentials in Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety from the National Certification Corporation. She is the nursing supervisor for.

The Blood Center donation bus will be in front of Lane Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 11, from 12-7 p.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center employees are receiving COVID-19 vaccines beginning today. The hospital is distributing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine which includes two doses to achieve maximal.

The Fall 2020 Love Lane Newsletter is here! Discover all the latest happenings at Lane and big plans for the future. Click below to read the latest edition, or click here to explore past newsletters.

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Considerations for Wearing Masks

The twelfth annual Veterans Day Flag-Raising Ceremony is set for Wednesday, November 11, at 7:30 a.m., - rain or shine - at the Regional Veterans Park located on the campus of Lane Regional Medical.

Jeri Lane Munson Jones was the first baby born at Lane Memorial Hospital on November 4th, just a few days after its doors opened in 1960.

Miriam Everett, RN received the “Celebrate Nursing Award” from the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association. She is a registered nurse in the Cath Lab at Lane Regional Medical Center.

Michael Devall, CPA has been named Chief Financial Officer for Lane Regional Medical Center.

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 85 employees for their years of service. Milestones ranged from 5 to 35 years and collectively represented 1065 years of service to the hospital.

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, November 6, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street in Zachary, will be offering walk-in flu shots to established patients anytime between 8 AM – 4 PM on the following days:

Update September 21, 2020 - Phase 3, Visitor Policy

Hannah Kelley was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.

Lane extends its heartfelt thanks to the generous community members, businesses, and organizations who donated meals, personal protection equipment, scrubs, snacks, gift cards, and various goodies.

Congratulations to Zachary resident Wanda Hayes on beating breast cancer twice! Wanda is a long-time patient of Dr. Michelle Cosse’ at Lane Family Practice and was first diagnosed with breast cancer.

Elizabeth Stafford, MBA has been named Controller for Lane Regional Medical Center. She is responsible for overseeing payroll systems, financial and accounting services, and business operations and.

Please join us in congratulating Amy Rome, RN, for her Nightingale Award nomination!

Congratulations to Zachary resident Tina Strickland, CNA on completing her chemo treatments at Lane Cancer Center! A patient of gastroenterologist Dr Krunal Patel, Tina discovered she had stage 3.

Allyson Bennett, BSN, RN-BC at Lane Regional Medical Center recently received the Nightingale Award for Clinical Nurse Educator of the Year by the Louisiana State Nurses Association.

Lane Nursing Home was recently acquired by Hometown Healthcare Management who will build a new, larger senior living facility on Lane’s campus. Upon completion, Lane Nursing Home will be renamed The.

Please join us in congratulating Allyson Bennett, RN, for her Nightingale Award nomination!

Please join us in congratulating Bobi Kilcrease, RN, for her Nightingale Award nomination!

Lane Rehabilitation Center, located at 4601 McHugh Road in Zachary, celebrated 20 years of providing quality care for patients requiring physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy on.

An unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a severe blood shortage and an urgent need for blood donors.

Dr. Krunal Patel at Lane Gastroenterology, 6550 Main Street in Zachary, is now using capsule endoscopy technology to help diagnose small intestine disorders.

During Phase 2, Lane continues to operate with extra precautions in place to keep our patients and staff safe:

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded Lane Nursing Home the distinguished 5-star quality rating, placing it in the top 10% of nursing homes nationwide.

Lane Regional Medical Center has earned full accreditation with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) from the American College of Cardiology.

Lane Regional Medical Center is now hiring compassionate, dedicated nurses! New grads welcome! Join the Lane team, and experience benefits such as:

Lane Outpatient Therapy, located at 4801 McHugh Road, Suite B, (behind Lane Surgery Group) opened Wednesday, May 1st, for patients requiring physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

Thomas Scott, Jr., Doze Y. Butler, Ph.D., and Reagan Elkins, MD, were recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical.

Dr. Deepak Thekkoott, an interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South, was the first to use a new side branch stent to treat coronary artery disease at Lane Regional Medical.

Adam Whatley, M.D., has been elected Chief of Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center for 2018.

Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Heather O’Laughlin, Au.D., has opened Lane Audiology Clinic at 6110 Main Street, Suite D, in Zachary. She is licensed by the Louisiana Board.

The team at Lane Hematology/Oncology Clinic provides patients with convenient, high-quality cancer care to help eas the challenges of treatment and recovery. Pictured L-R: Susie Braud, Paula Zagone,.

Lane Rehabilitation Center will host a Stroke Support Group on Friday, July 21, from 12-1 p.m., 4601 McHugh Road, in Zachary. Lunch will be provided. FREE and open to the public. The Stroke Support.

Dr. Sam Field, Margie Hill, Dr. Dan Bourgeois, Kristi Duplessis, Chris Dedon, Charli Windham and Dr. Frank Sanfiel of Lane Surgery Group celebrate the clinic's 5th anniversary of serving the region..

Seated left to right: Gage Bennett, Caelyn Zeno, Summer Tucker, Katherine Tinkler Standing left to right: Grace Bartel, Tommy Tran, Kaylee Landry, Raegan Douglas, Layla Myles, Hallie Mayfield,.

Lane Rehabilitation Center will host an Amputee Support Group on Friday, June 16, from 12-1 p.m., 4601 McHugh Road, in Zachary.

Austin Barnes is this year’s recipient of the Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship. A 2017 graduate of Denham Springs High School, he is the son of Sam and Addie Barnes of Denham.

The Regional Veterans Park Association hosted a Laying of the Wreath ceremony on Memorial Day at the Regional Veterans

Thirteen nurses at Lane Regional Medical Center were nominated by patients, family members, physicians and colleagues for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The 2017 DAISY Award Honorees are.

The Regional Veterans Park Association will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29th at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held at The Regional Veterans Park, located at the entrance to the.

A free skin cancer screening sponsored by Lane Regional Medical Center and Advanced Dermatology will be held Wednesday, May 24, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the office of Dr. Laurie Harrington,.

Melisa Poole, LPN has been named Clinical Liaison at Lane Rehabilitation Center. An affiliate of Lane Regional Medical Center

Lane Regional Medical Center will host an Alzheimer’s Support Group on Friday, May 26, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the hospital’s West Wing Conference Room.

Lane HERO Club members donate $5000 donation to Susan G. Komen. Pictured L-R: Patsy Loftstrom, Bea Sibley, Stacy Pickett, Tayler Kimble, Jeannine Kimble, Joe Pierce, Tanya Phillips, Dawn Logston,.

Dr. Michelle Cosse’ at Zachary Family Practice has been ranked the #1 primary care physician in the state of Louisiana by People’s Health.

LaneRMC Foundation board members include Jennifer Boyd, foundation director Theresa Payment, Dr. Elizabeth Heirtzler, Brian Guidry, Donna Kline, Teresa Webb, Tanya Phillips, Brandon Frederic, Laura.

Courtney Travis, BSN, RN, RNC-OB received the “Celebrate Nursing Award” from the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association on May 1. She is a charge nurse on the Labor & Delivery unit at Lane Regional.

Zachary resident Demetreia Thomas challenges you to take a no-hassle test drive so Superior Ford of Zachary and Ford Motor Company will dontate $20 (per driver) to LaneRMC Foundation during the Drive.

Lane Regional Medical Center will host a Grief Support Group on Friday, May 5, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the hospital’s West Wing Conference Room.

Lane Regional Medical Center is offering a FREE training course in Infant CPR on Wednesday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.