News & Press

July 22, 2019

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

July 19, 2019

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

July 17, 2019

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.

July 16, 2019

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

July 10, 2019

David Bowman was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. He replaces Mark Thompson who retired from.

July 9, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, July 12, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

July 1, 2019

The future of cancer care depends on research. Lane Cancer Center patients who meet screening criteria can participate in national clinical trials close to home, allowing them to receive some of the.

June 27, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation recently held ‘A Night at the USO annual gala at Hemingbough located in St. Francisville. The gala is one the Foundation’s largest fundraising events held.

June 17, 2019

Congratulations to Billie Pace for being selected as our June MVP of the Month! Billie is a Registered Nurse and the Clinical Leader for our Telemetry Unit/1st South. She has been with Lane Regional.

June 7, 2019

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, June 13th. The screenings will.

June 3, 2019

Dr. Kimberly Meiners has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice located at 2335 Church Street, Suite E, in Zachary.

May 28, 2019

Dr. Nayan Agarwal, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Zachary, is the first in the Bayou Region to use the VICI Venous Stent® System for patients with.

May 22, 2019

Maggie Brian is this year’s recipient of the Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship.

May 15, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation invites you to step back in time and enjoy a 1940’s style USO Celebration on Saturday, June 8th, from 7-10 p.m.

May 14, 2019

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

May 13, 2019

Effective May 1st, Zachary Family Practice has a new name: Lane Family Practice.

May 8, 2019

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,.

May 2, 2019

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.

April 24, 2019

Take a spin in a new Ford vehicle from Superior Ford in Zachary.

April 18, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 37 employees for their years of service at the semi-annual Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 16.

April 16, 2019

Congratulations to Louise Hebert for being selected as our April MVP of the Month!!!

April 8, 2019

Foot and ankle pain is frustrating! It stops you from doing what you love. It keeps you up at night. And, in some cases, it makes getting out of bed each morning a little bit more difficult. When you.

March 30, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center would like to say “thank you” to our physicians who contribute to excellence in healthcare day after day.

March 29, 2019

Audiologists know that the benefit of hearing aids is wasted if the hearing aid itself is not properly adjusted.

March 26, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29.

March 26, 2019

Lane Rehabilitation Center will host a Stroke Support Group on Thursday, March 28, from 12pm-1pm, at 4601 McHugh Road, in Zachary.

March 25, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, March 30, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

March 18, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, March 22, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

March 18, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors presented a check for $100,000 to the hospital for the pharmacy project.

March 11, 2019

In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, join local gastroenterologist Dr. Krunal Patel for an informative discussion on the most common digestive and gastrointestinal disorders, available.

March 11, 2019

Congratulations to Adrienne Richardson for being selected Lane’s March MVP of the Month!

March 1, 2019

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Lane Gastroenterology will distribute free EZ DETECT™ test kits during the month of March.

February 27, 2019

The Lane Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners recently held a strategic planning meeting during which Administration outlined a plan for a $50M hospital expansion project.

February 26, 2019

Dr. Jacob LeBas is hosting a “Meet the Doc” Open House at Lane Pediatrics, 6110 Main Street, Suite B, in Zachary.

February 19, 2019

Congratulations to Pennie Bozeman for being selected Lane’s February MVP of the Month!

February 12, 2019

Lane Cancer Center and Mary Bird Perkins–Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center are offering free prostate, skin, and colorectal cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 21st. The.

February 12, 2019

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) and Lane Cardiovascular Center are offering a free Wine & Wellness Event featuring electrocardiogram (EKG) screenings on Tuesday, February 19 from 5:30 -.

February 12, 2019

Tamara Dayton, LCSW, was named Lane Regional Medical Center’s 2018 Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Year. Dayton is a Medical Social Worker in the Social Services Department.

February 11, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Krunal Patel, MD has recently opened Lane Gastroenterology, located inside the Lane Medical Plaza and Diagnostic Center at 6550 Main Street, Suite.

February 4, 2019

Lori Carruth, RN, has been named Director of Obstetrical and Surgical Services at Lane Regional Medical Center.

January 28, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center is proud to announce its recent recognition as a Gift Shining Star designated hospital for breastfeeding.

January 22, 2019

National Non-Smoking Week is January 20-January 26, 2019.

January 17, 2019

Foot and ankle pain is frustrating! It stops you from doing what you love. It keeps you up at night. And, in some cases, it makes getting out of bed each morning a little bit more difficult. When you.

January 17, 2019

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE prenatal and newborn baby care class on Saturday, January 26, at 10:00 a.m., in the hospital’s Staff Development Classroom.

January 15, 2019

January has been designated as National Blood Donor Month, and Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, January 25, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

January 8, 2019

Nikki Gautreaux, M.D., has been elected Chief of Staff at Lane Regional Medical Center for 2019.

January 3, 2019

Flu activity is increasing in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.

December 6, 2018

A Bell Dedication Ceremony in memory of Sheila Barrett, RN, was recently held at Lane Cancer Center, 6180 Main Street in Zachary.

November 20, 2018

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary held its installation of officers at their General Meeting on Tuesday, November 13.

November 19, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center and Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center are offering infusion therapy services at Lane Cancer Center, 6180 Main Street in Zachary. In September, the.

November 14, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center is an official tour stop of the American Heart Association’s “Strokes for Stroke” Traveling Art Show, which is currently being displayed in the hospital’s main hallway..

November 7, 2018

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is sponsoring a linen sale on Thursday, November 8, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Friday, November 9, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the hospital’s.

November 2, 2018

During November the home care and hospice communities honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, social workers, and other providers who choose to use their lives to serve our.

October 30, 2018

Presented by Americana Development, Level Homes, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, Hancock Whitney Bank, and Lane RMC Foundation, the 2018 Code Red Chili Cook-off was held on Saturday, October 27th at the.

October 25, 2018

FASTLane, Lane Regional Medical Center’s after hours urgent care clinic, recently celebrated their 8th anniversary.

October 19, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, October 26, from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. inside the Staff Development Classroom, near the hospital cafeteria.

October 17, 2018

Join the staff of Lane Regional Medical Center for an old-fashioned Meet n’ Greet on Friday, October 19, from 2 – 3 p.m., in the Lane Cafeteria to welcome our newest specialists. Refreshments will be.

October 10, 2018

Do you make a mean bowl of chili? Is your salsa the best around? Put it to the test and join in the HOT competition at Lane RMC Foundation’s 5th Annual Code Red Chili Cook-off, Saturday, October.

September 27, 2018

Each year, more than 800 people in Louisiana are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Louisiana and 12th in the U.S. Because of these historically high.

September 21, 2018

The Lane RMC Foundation’s Inaugural Golf Tournament was held Friday, September 14th at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary. The 18-hole tournament began at 8 a.m. with 17 teams competing for the.

September 17, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Louisiana Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus Specialty Group has recently opened its ENT/Allergy/Otolaryngology practice at 6110 Main Street, Suite.

September 11, 2018

Phil Hacker, CPA has been named Chief Financial Officer for Lane Regional Medical Center.

September 4, 2018

Louisiana is known to have one of the highest death rates caused by heart disease in the United States. However, statistics from the Center for Disease Control have shown that over the past 35 years,.

August 30, 2018

Join us in welcoming Podiatrist Kyle Lindow, DPM, to Lane’s medical staff. He recently joined Warner Orthopedics and Wellness after a rigorous three-year foot and ankle surgical residency program at.

August 29, 2018

Larry Meese, Chief Executive Officer at Lane Regional Medical Center, recently received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

August 27, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center and Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center announced today a new partnership to provide enhanced care to Zachary-area patients requiring medical oncology.

August 17, 2018

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary donated $15,000 to the Lane RMC Foundation during the hospital’s appreciation luncheon on August 14th.

August 7, 2018

Terri Nelson, RD, LDN has been named Community Relations Marketing Coordinator at Lane Home Health. Originally from Morgan City, Nelson will be responsible for communication, physician relations, and.

August 1, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Samantha Bland-Naquin, MD, OB/GYN, has recently joined physicians Keith Elbourne, Joshua Best and Nikki Gautreaux at Lane OB/GYN (formerly.

July 31, 2018

Effective August 1, Bayou Regional Women’s Clinic will have a new name: Lane OB/GYN.

July 27, 2018

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) will hold a FREE tobacco cessation program at Lane Regional Medical in Zachary on Tuesday, August 7, at 5:30 p.m., in the hospital’s West Wing Conference.

July 13, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, July 20, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

July 11, 2018

Brittany Casey, BSN, CCRN has been named Director of Intensive Care Services at Lane Regional Medical Center. She will oversee the Intensive Care, Intermediate Care and Respiratory Care units.

June 25, 2018

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation recently held ‘A Night on Broadway’ gala hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Heirtzler at her home in Zachary on Saturday, June 9th. Proceeds raised will support the.

June 20, 2018

Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center (CLAHEC) collaborated with Lane Regional Medical Center to bring the “AHEC of a Summer” volunteer program to high school students in the area. The.

June 8, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center was announced as a 2018 recipient of the Funds for Safety Grant sponsored and funded by the LHA Trust Funds. Lane Regional has previously won this safety grant in 2013,.

May 31, 2018

Claudia Cantwell, RN, was recently named both Administrator and Director of Nursing for Lane Home Health.

May 30, 2018

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) will hold a FREE 4-part tobacco cessation program at Lane Regional Medical in Zachary.

May 28, 2018

Ali Brunson is this year’s recipient of the Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship. A 2018 graduate of Zachary High School, Ali is the daughter of Joshua and Amanda Brunson of Zachary. At.

May 22, 2018

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.

May 2, 2018

A free skin cancer screening sponsored by Lane Regional Medical Center and Advanced Dermatology will be held Wednesday, May 9, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the office of Dr. Laurie Harrington,.

April 25, 2018

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is hosting a FREE tobacco cessation informational seminar on Tuesday, May 1st, from 12-1p.m. in the West Wing Conference Room at Lane Regional Medical.

April 25, 2018

By placing your hands at “10 and 2” the LaneRMC Foundation can rev up its campaign fund by more than $6,000 with your help.

April 23, 2018

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is sponsoring a “Savvy Linens” sale on Thursday, April 26, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Friday, April 27, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the.

April 13, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 33 employees for their years of service at the semi-annual Service Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 10. The employees were recognized for milestones ranging.

April 12, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with Our Lady of the Lake Blood Donor Center, is holding a blood drive on Friday, April 13, from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

March 23, 2018

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE cholesterol and glucose (blood sugar) screening on Tuesday, March 27th, American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day. The free screening will be held from.

March 21, 2018

FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care has expanded its occupational medicine services and now offers drug testing for 10 illicit drugs in one easy test.

March 21, 2018

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Thursday, March 22, and Friday, March 23.

March 12, 2018

For parents who lose a child at birth, parting with a stillborn baby is the first step in a long and difficult grieving process, one that can take a lifetime to come to terms with. A new device.

February 16, 2018

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.

February 12, 2018

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

February 8, 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.

July 7, 2017

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,.

July 7, 2017

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.

June 28, 2017

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..

June 19, 2017

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,.

June 5, 2017

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

May 31, 2017

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.

May 29, 2017

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

May 26, 2017

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.

May 22, 2017

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.

May 19, 2017

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,.

May 18, 2017

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

May 17, 2017

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.

May 15, 2017

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,.

May 11, 2017

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

May 9, 2017

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.

May 2, 2017

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.

May 1, 2017

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.

April 18, 2017

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.

April 7, 2017

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

April 7, 2017

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.

March 28, 2017

United Blood Services is urging the community to “march” up to the challenge to make an impact by donating blood at the Lane Regional Medical Center Blood Drive on Friday, March 31 from 6:45 am-2:30.

March 21, 2017

Lane Regional Medical Center will offer a FREE cholesterol and glucose (blood sugar) screening on Tuesday, March 28th

March 16, 2017

Terrell Williams, Sharon Grant, Tamara Dayton and Karen Dubois (20 years); Lynn Reese (25 years); Florence Myers and Jim Womack (30 years) Lane Regional Medical Center recognized 53 employees for.

March 15, 2017

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale Thursday, March 23rd, and Friday, March 24th.

March 7, 2017

The Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation will host “Fish Fry Friday” on Friday, March 17th, from 11.a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Zachary City Hall Parking Lot.