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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.

What you need to know

Considerations for Wearing Masks

Since March 15th when the United States joined in the world shut down, it seems like a decade has passed because there have been so many changes, yet this year nearly over.

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.

Prior to using our services for treatment of COVID-19 symptoms or exposure, please note:

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.

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 Family Practice and FASTLane Walk-in Clinic now offer COVID-19 Antibody Testing. Patients must see a provider before being tested.

Lane Outpatient Therapy, located at 4801 McHugh Road, Suite B, celebrated one year of providing care for patients requiring physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy on an outpatient.

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

MedComp Sciences, a local medical laboratory in Zachary has partnered with the City of Zachary and Lane Regional Medical Center to offer free drive-through COVID-19 testing to 100 patients on.

National Hospital Week 2020 – A Week of Thanks

Local Christian organization, Zachary Support from Afar, coordinated its fifth and final lunch for Lane’s healthcare heroes on Wednesday, May 6th.

Celebrating our team of Lane Healthcare Heroes during National Nurses Week. Thank you to all the nurses at Lane. We appreciate you!

An unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a severe blood shortage.

People are asking how they can help in this time of crisis.

Ready for a social distancing field trip? On Wednesday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m., the Zachary Police Department will lead a caravan of vehicles through the front parking lot of Lane Regional Medical.

We are so thankful for all of the individuals and businesses who have graciously donated supplies! We are still in need and appreciate donations of supplies or financial support to the Lane.

Effective 3/18/2020, FASTLane is open for Occupational Medicine services ONLY from 7am - 9am, Monday - Friday. This includes respirator fit testing, pre-employment and fit-for-duty physicals,.

Due to public gatherings being limited, the Code Red Chili Cook-off has been postponed until further notice.

Explore the Love Lane Spring 2020 newsletter and keep up with the latest from LaneRMC!

A Message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For more information, call 855-523-2652, Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, or visit:.

Lane Cancer Center and Mary Bird Perkins–Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center are offering FREE skin and colorectal cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 27th. The screenings.

Lane Nursing Home achieved one of the highest designations of quality care and services -- a deficiency-free rating in this year’s survey by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

Dr. Alexsander Peacock, Pharm D, has been named Pharmacy Director at Lane Regional Medical Center and is responsible for operation and management of the Pharmacy Department to ensure quality.

Renee Miley, RN, BSN, was named Lane Regional Medical Center’s 2019 MVP of the Year. Miley is a charge nurse in the Emergency Department.

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, February 21, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

Traumatic injuries are often sudden and unexpected. They can occur due to falls, accidents and intentional violence. The #1 cause of preventable death after injury is uncontrollable bleeding..

February is Heart Month!

Don’t miss a chance to be a part of one of the best family-friendly events in the area, the 6th annual Code Red Chili Cook-off!

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a farmers market on Tuesday, February 18.

Charles Thompson, M.D., has been elected Chief of Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center for 2020.

Traumatic injuries are often sudden and unexpected. They can occur due to falls, accidents and intentional violence. The #1 cause of preventable death after injury is uncontrolled bleeding. Learning.

Tina Fletcher has been named Materials Management Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zachary offers a comprehensive approach to ensure the highest rate of success with preventative medical evaluations, medications and supportive counseling.

Congratulations to Steve Yeh for being named Lane’s December MVP of the Month!!!

Dr. Nayan Agarwal, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South, is the first in Louisiana to use the new, longer Stellarex drug-coated angioplasty balloon to treat peripheral.

Lane Home Health will host its 35th Anniversary Celebration and Open House on Wednesday, December 11th from 3-5 p.m.

The Lane Gift Shop is hosting an Open House and Holiday Sale on Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th, from 8am–6pm.

Congratulations to Bernadette Ellis for being named Lane’s November MVP of the Month!!!

Nakeisha Robertson Cleveland was appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. She replaces Doze Butler who moved out.

Dr. Charles Thompson, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zachary, is the first in the Baton Rouge region, and second in the state, to use the R2P™ MISAGO® RX.

Throughout the month of November, Lane Home Health is celebrating 35 years of service.

The Bank of Zachary is sponsoring the annual Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony at the Regional Veterans Park on the campus of Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street in Zachary, on Monday,.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

Lane Regional Medical Center will provide FREE Hands-Only CPR training and AED demonstrations on Wednesday, November 6, 2021 at 1pm in the Lane Cardiovascular Center.

Our Lady of the Lake Blood Donor Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, November 1, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

Congratulations to Shaneka Johnson for being named Lane’s October MVP of the Month!

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18.

Lane Regional Medical Center recently held a Meet & Greet on Wednesday, October 9th, to welcome our newest specialists:

By Kimberly Meiners, MD, Lane Family Practice

Lane Pharmacy is now open and filling prescriptions for the general public and for patients being discharged from the hospital.

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament was held Friday, September 20th at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary.

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 36 employees for their years of service at the semi-annual Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, September 17.

Congratulations to Jackie Loyd for being named our September MVP of the Month! Jackie is an RN and works on 2nd South. She has been with Lane for 20 years.

Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic is proud to announce Dr. John Wilkinson has joined BROC and is currently accepting new patients at the Zachary Clinic, 6550 Main Street, Suite 2300. He will provide.

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, September 21, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

Dr. Nayan Agarwal, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Zachary, is the first in Louisiana to use the OPTICROSS HD IVUS 60 MHz Imaging Catheter which provides.

CONGRATULATIONS to Kim Watson for being named Lane’s August MVP of the Month!

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary donated $25,000 to the Lane RMC Foundation during the hospital’s appreciation luncheon on August 13th.

The Lane Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners re-elected Gaynell Young chair and Jordan Charlet vice-chair during its July 22nd meeting.

Eva Jones, outgoing Lane Auxiliary vice-president, presented a ruby service pin to Gladys Sims for reaching 10,000 hours of volunteer service to Lane Regional Medical Center. She is only the second.

Lori Grace, MSN, FNP-C, has joined the staff of Lane Gastroenterology located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 3500, in Zachary.

Angie Clouatre, BSN, RN, has been named the Telemetry & Medical/Surgical Unit Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

Todd Walters has been named Information Technology Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

CONGRATULATIONS to Renee Miley for being selected Lane’s July MVP of the Month!

Debby Brian was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. She replaces Pat Gauthier who retired from the.

Neil Manuel, BSN RN, has been named Director of Quality Resources at Lane Regional Medical Center.