Rapides Regional Medical Center

04/09/2026

Join us next Thursday for our first Girl Talk of 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Cascade Room at Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital. This is a class just for girls. It is geared toward opening conversations between Moms and Daughters about female development from a female's point of view. (Aunts and grandmothers are welcome, too!)
To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/4sX8TLX

04/08/2026

April is National Donate Life Month, recognizing the importance of organ and tissue donation. Rapides Regional Medical Center works closely with LOPA - Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency in helping save and heal lives. In 2025, Rapides Regional helped facilitate 57 transplants, saving 47 lives through 20 organ donors.
To recognize and thank our donor families, we will host our annual LOPA butterfly release on Monday, April 20 at 1:15 on the patio outside the Scott Street entrance to Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital.

National Donate Life Month was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003.

04/05/2026

On behalf of our colleagues, medical staff and volunteers, here is wishing you and your family a happy and blessed Easter.♥🙏

04/02/2026

The Easter Bunny 🐰 paid a visit last week to our colleagues and their families. Thank you to all who came to get free photos by Susan Stevison Photography llc.

03/31/2026

After an incredible 47 years of service, we celebrate the retirement of Mr. Albert Boss! 👏

Mr. Boss began his journey as a hospital orderly and went on to serve in many roles—including patient transporter, PCT, casting tech, and community outreach marketer. No matter the role, he showed up with a strong work ethic, a positive spirit, and a genuine heart for people.

He has touched countless lives, through his compassion and prayer, and earned the deep respect of everyone who’s had the privilege to work alongside him. Mr. Boss truly embodies compassionate, patient-centered care and leaves a lasting impact everywhere he goes.

His legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come. Thank you, Mr. Boss, for your dedication and service—we wish you all the best in retirement! 💙 Please join us in congratulating him!

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day to our incredible physicians! 🩺

You are the heart of healthcare—bringing compassion, expertise, and dedication to every patient you serve. Thank you for the lives you touch, the comfort you give, and the difference you make every single day. We are so grateful for you!

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors' Day to the heart of healthcare - our physicians! Thank you for your commitment to providing high quality, efficient and compassionate health care for our patients and community.

03/27/2026

Have a health question but not sure where to turn? Our Consult-A-Nurse® line is here to help—anytime, day or night. Whether it’s a minor concern or something more serious, you can speak directly with licensed, experienced nurses who provide trusted, professional guidance when you need it most. Call Rapides Regional Medical Center's Consult-A-Nurse® line at 844-70-NURSE (844-706-8773) for answers, advice and peace of mind.

03/27/2026

Managing or doesn’t mean you have to give up the foods you love. 🍽️ With the right approach, meals that support healthy insulin and blood sugar levels can be delicious, satisfying and simple to make.

Looking for inspiration? Explore easy recipes and learn about eating styles that can help you feel your best: https://bit.ly/41wcTXH

03/25/2026

Amanda Austin, Director of Infection Prevention, has been honored as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

This is a new award presented to the colleague who logs the most volunteer hours during the calendar year. Amanda logged 165 volunteer hours in 2025 for her work with the City Park Players, her children's schools (Bolton Academy and Pineville High School) as well as the service projects performed by Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was presented with her award at the March meeting of the Rapides Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees.

Congrats, Amanda. 👏

03/23/2026

Congratulations to Radiology's Tamara Arceneaux for being the most recent recipient of the The ROSE Award, which stands for Recognition of Service Excellence.

Arceneaux received multiple nominations. "I brought my husband into the ER just before midnight on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was treated there, and then eventually admitted and sent to a room around 10am the next morning. By then, I was exhausted and staggering, and trying to focus on his needs and comfort, as were the majority of the nursing staff, and rightly so. But Ms. Arceneaux truly saw me, and how I was struggling to maintain my composure after a very long and trying night with no sleep. She saw me on the couch, and brought me a warm blanket, which she tucked around me carefully. As she left the room, she told someone on the floor to look after me too, and to make sure I had everything I needed. Her kindness still bring tears to my eyes, and I am so grateful for her compassion," wrote a family member.

"Everybody knows Ms. T And that’s not just because of how loud she talks, but it’s her infectious spirit," said another nomination. "No matter how busy she may be she takes the time to check on the needs of the patient and their families and making them feel at home. This recognition is way overdue," said a co-worker.

Thank you, Ms. T, for providing Excellence, Every Day, Every Time.

03/19/2026

Surgeon Hector Mejia, M.D., specializes in General Surgery, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
He completed his surgical training at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans and his critical care fellowship at University of Chicago. He has special interests in traumatic rib plating, pediatric trauma, and robotic surgery.
To make an appointment with Dr. Mejia, call 318-767-0605.