Louisiana Emergency Response Network

03/13/2026

✨ Spotted: Basic Stroke Education Class ✨ LERN, in collaboration with Pafford Emergency Medical Services and Northern Louisiana Medical Center hosted a B.E. F.A.S.T. Stroke Education Class at Princeton Place. The training helped long-term care staff recognize the warning signs of stroke and understand how to respond quickly when it matters most.

⏰ If you suspect a stroke, remember to B.E. F.A.S.T. and call 9-1-1 ⏰

👉 B - Loss of Balance
👉 E - Eyes: Loss of Vision

👉 F - Face: Uneven/Drooping
👉 A - Arm: Loss of Strength
👉 S - Slurring of Speech
👉 T - Terrible Headache

☎️ Call 9-1-1

03/12/2026

💡 TNCC Spotlight💡 Winn Parish Medical Center and Winn Wellness Clinic team members joined Donice Fletcher with LERN for a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)!

Developed by ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) | Louisiana Emergency Nurses Association, TNCC is a two-day course focused on the skills needed for high-quality trauma nursing care through evidence-based interventions. Contact LERN today to schedule your TNCC course to be .

03/11/2026

Life-threatening emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere and having the skills to respond can make all the difference. empowers everyday people with the knowledge to take three simple actions to control serious bleeding and potentially save lives.

💡 Did you know LERN offers free Stop the Bleed sessions open to the public, at our Baton Rouge office? 💡

📆 Next class: March 26 at 9:00 AM

📞 (225) 756-3440 to reserve your spot or to schedule a class for your organization!

👉 View full calendar: https://lern.la.gov/resources/calendar/

03/10/2026

🌟 Regional Spotlight 🌟 Region 7 (Shreveport area) recently held a Healthcare Coalition meeting at Shriners Children's Shreveport, where Knox Andress, Region 7 Hospital Designated Regional Coordinator, presented updates on key emergency response topics, including the response to the most recent winter storm. ❄️

03/09/2026

Losing an hour of sleep for Daylight Saving Time can leave many of us feeling a little off this week. 🥱 😴 According to the American Heart Association | American Heart Association - Louisiana, brief naps can support improve alertness, boost mood, strengthen memory, and enhance overall performance. Take a moment to prioritize rest and listen to your body as we adjust to the time change this week. ❤️

03/06/2026

🚌 Stop The Bleed training with Tensas Parish School Board! 🚌 The Tensas Parish School Board hosted a Professional Development Day for educators from elementary through high school. LERN was grateful to be invited to share Stop The Bleed techniques with educators. Thank you for the opportunity to help educators become more prepared and confident to respond in an emergency.

📸 Deborah Spann

teaches three quick actions anyone can do to to stop or slow life threatening bleeding which can save lives. Life-threatening emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. And knowing how to help in those situations can save a life.

03/05/2026

💡 Education Spotlight: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) 💡LERN team member Deborah Spann partnered with Craig Menefee, Garrett Wilson, and Daven Lazenby at Minden Medical Center for a TNCC course, offering trauma education and preparedness. Thank you to everyone who participated! 👏 👏 👏

Developed by ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) | Louisiana Emergency Nurses Association, TNCC is a two-day course focused on the skills needed for high-quality trauma nursing care through evidence-based interventions. Contact LERN today to schedule your TNCC course to be .

03/04/2026

📣 Upcoming Rural Trauma Team Development Course 📣 This training focuses on strengthening rural trauma response, improving communication, and enhancing patient outcomes.

📆 Thursday, March 12 at 9:00 AM
📍 Arcadia Event Center [630 Factory Outlet Drive, Arcadia, LA 71001]
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or email ghall@paffordems.com to register.

LERN | Pafford Emergency Medical Services | Ochsner Health | LSU Health Shreveport

03/04/2026

🧠💡 Spotlight: Stroke Recognition and Response Class 💡 🧠 Our Lady of the Lake recently hosted a Stroke Recognition and Response Class. Staff were in attendance from OLOL Main Campus, OLOL St. Elizabeth, and West Ascension Parish Hospital, creating a valuable opportunity to collaborate, strengthen response skills, and learn together in support of improved stroke care across the region.

Special thanks to Amy Booth, Stroke Program Manager at OLOL, for assisting with instruction and Aly Adams with Penumbra, Inc. for showcasing innovative educational models that enhanced the learning experience. 👏 👏 👏

03/03/2026

✨ Spotted: LERN participating in a Stroke Field Trip ✨ Hosted by the Stroke Team at Rapides Regional Medical Center, leaders from across neighboring regions gathered to collaborate, share best practices, and continue strengthening our statewide stroke system of care. Hospitals in attendance included Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Baton Rouge, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, Opelousas General Health System, and Willis Knighton Health.

A huge thank you to Dr. Arnold, Toni Burton, and Cynthia Cimini at RRMC for leading this education filled day. THANK YOU! 🙌 🙌 🙌

02/26/2026

❤️ American Heart Month Spotlight ❤️ Check out this news highlight celebrating Iberia Medical Center and its role as a STEMI Receiving Center in the Louisiana time-sensitive illness system of care. THANK YOU! 👏 👏 👏

Did you now a STEMI (ST-segment myocardial infarction) is the deadliest form of a heart attack? Access to care is time-sensitive and critical for these patients.

Check out the full article!
➡️ https://www.katc.com/iberia-parish/knowing-the-signs-of-a-heart-attack-could-save-your-life

It's American Heart Month, and doctors say knowing the signs of a heart attack can save your life. Learn more...

02/26/2026

✨ Spotted: LERN at the Healthcare Student Expo ✨ It was a great opportunity to connect with students who are exploring careers in healthcare and to share with them the importance of Louisiana’s statewide systems of care for trauma, stroke, and STEMI, and how this collaboration across hospitals, EMS, and healthcare partners helps save lives every day in Louisiana.

Thank you to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport for hosting and helping to inspire future healthcare workers!