AVALA

11/06/2025

The AVALA Well committee hosted the THIRD annual health and wellness expo today - and it was an AMAZING time!

There were so many team members in attendance who were interested in learning more about the things they can do for their well-being!

We want to say a very special THANK YOU to the AVALA Well Committee and all of our amazing vendors who took time out of their day to come to help make this an event to remember:

Wellness & Fitness:
Integrated Spine & Disc
Crunch Fitness
REM Wellness
Timeless RX
Eye Wares Nola

Local Vendors & Treats:
Bee My Sweet Honey
Creole Crafty Mama
Garden Spot of Mandeville (GSOM)
Home Slices Bakery
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Reel Cute Badges
Royal Peacock
Sarah Kaye Jewelry
The Southern Brew
Varsity Sports
Costco

Health & Benefits Partners:
Louisiana Blue
MetLife
Fidelity Investments
Becker Suffern McLanahan, Ltd.
Gallagher Global
Reliance Matrix

11/06/2025

What are we cooking up with Sal?

avalaspine.com | 985.801.6214

11/05/2025

Behind the scenes in the BACK of house!

avalaspine.com | 985.801.6214

11/05/2025

AVALA is honored to serve as the Premier Sponsor of the 2025 Northshore District Nurses Association Nursing Excellence Gala at Benedict’s.

Out of 120 nominations, only 25 outstanding nurses were selected to receive a prestigious nurse excellence award — and we’re incredibly proud to celebrate two of our own:

Justin Houidobre, MSN, RN – Director, AVALA Surgery Center

Heather Riggio, RN – Orthopedic & Spine Navigator

Thank you, Justin and Heather, for your unwavering commitment to quality care, compassion, and leadership.

11/04/2025

I wonder what Sal Impastato’s got cooking?

avalaspine.com | 985.801.6214

11/04/2025

A strong finish to the year for Team AVALA!

We gathered for our Q4 Town Hall to celebrate accomplishments, recognize the incredible work of our teams, and look ahead to an even brighter 2026. After the meeting, the fun continued with a lively round of BINGO filled with laughter, excitement, and some amazing prizes.

It was the perfect way to come together, unwind, and end the quarter surrounded by great people and great energy.

11/03/2025

It's National Radiologic Technology Week!

Shoutout to Kristin and Meggy from our AVALA Ortho radiology team for their expertise, precision, and dedication. Your work helps ensure every patient receives exceptional, accurate care!

11/03/2025

We’re flipping the switch on something exciting!

Coming soon…

avalaspine.com | 985.801.6214

11/02/2025

Happy National Radiologic Technology Week!

This week, we celebrate our incredible AVALA Radiology team — Aaron, Harlee, Brittany, Sandra, Laura, Sabrina, Julia, Kamryn, Madison, Ray, Jessica, Glen, Sandy, Caitlyn, and Shea — for their precision, expertise, and dedication behind every image.

Your skill helps our physicians see clearly, diagnose accurately, and care deeply. Thank you for the vital role you play in delivering safe, high-quality care at AVALA every single day.

10/31/2025

AVALA and Dr. Stanislav Zhuk with Retina Associates New Orleans just made local history — performing the first ENCELTO™ procedure in Louisiana.

This groundbreaking cell-based gene therapy offers new hope for adults living with Macular Telangiectasia Type 2, a rare retinal disease that, until now, had no approved treatment options. For patients facing progressive vision loss, ENCELTO™ represents more than innovation, it represents possibility.

Discover how AVALA is leading the way in advancing care for rare retinal disorders, one breakthrough at a time.

Read the full story here: https://avala.com/first-encelto-procedure-in-louisiana/

Dr. Stanislav Zhuk has successfully performed Louisiana’s first ENCELTO™ procedure at AVALA Hospital, marking a major advancement in retinal care and personalized medicine in the state.

10/31/2025

Congratulations to the winners of our third annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!🎃

In FIRST place, we have BIKINI BOTTOM!
This pumpkin was created by AVALA Ortho.

In SECOND place, we have OOOOH THE CLAW!
This pumpkin was created by AVALA Therapy - East.

In THIRD place, we have COLDPLAY-ED!
This pumpkin was created by our Marketing, HR, COE, Quality, Plant Ops, EVS, and Infection Control Departments.

10/30/2025

Even the best healthcare team has a playful side!

To celebrate Halloween, our team shared a few adorable throwbacks from their childhood trick-or-treat days. We’re loving every spooky, sparkly, and silly costume!

It’s a fun reminder that behind every caring face at AVALA is someone who once couldn’t wait to say “trick or treat!"

Jocelyn - Medical Records - Little Dutch Girl
Hannah - AVALA Care - Pink Bunny
Brittanie - AVALA Ortho - Princess Jasmine
Lindsey - OR - White Bunny
Sandra - Radiology - Princess/Cat/Bride
Sydney - Physical Therapy - Rockstar
Brooke - Marketing - Magical Purple Unicorn
Kayla - OR - Batgirl/Baby Bop
Kamryn - Radiology - Rockstar
Taryn - Inpatient - Witch
Kristin - AVALA Ortho - Doctor
Megan - Human Resources - Madeline
Angela - AVALA Ortho - Witch
Madison - Radiology - Blue M&M
Lexie - Lab - Pretty Pink Princess
Meggy - AVALA Ortho - Dorothy