West Jefferson Medical Center

11/28/2025

It’s finally Friday!🌟

Big shoutout to our phenomenal Quality team! Your dedication, expertise, and relentless focus on patient safety make a tremendous impact every single day. From monitoring standards to championing best practices, you ensure that excellence is never compromised. Infection prevention is at the heart of your work — protecting lives, reducing risks, and setting the gold standard for care.

And let’s not forget — your hard work played a major role in helping us earn our Leapfrog A Grade for Patient Safety! 🏆 That achievement reflects your vigilance, teamwork, and commitment to the highest standards of quality.

We’re so grateful for everything you do to keep patients safe and staff supported. You truly are the guardians of safety and excellence!💙

High five Quality team!🖐️

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from West Jefferson!🦃🍁

We’re so thankful for our amazing staff who go above and beyond every day, and for our wonderful community that makes West Jeff such a special place. Wishing you all a day full of good food, laughter, and gratitude!💛

11/26/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

Millions live with diabetes, and awareness can save lives. In this video, Dr. Kesler reminds us how important it is to recognize early signs, share knowledge, and support one another. Together, we can break myths, encourage prevention, and build healthier futures.💙

If you notice any of these symptoms in yourself, or someone you know, schedule an appointment with one our Endocrinologists today! https://bit.ly/4nU0ndj

11/25/2025

🎓2025 Ambassador Graduation🎓

We had the best time celebrating our 2025 Ambassador Graduation. This year, we recognized 33 Ambassadors who showed heart, dedication, and true West Jefferson spirit every single day. After the ceremony, we kept the celebration going with an afternoon on the Steamboat Natchez. It was the perfect chance to relax, laugh, and enjoy time together as a family.💙

2025 Ambassador Awards
⭐ Culture Champion: Denise Tague & Kimberly Thomas
⭐ Team Player: Randall Gondrella
⭐ Shoutout Superstar: Lisa Francis
⭐ Hidden Gem: Jennifer Creppel
⭐ Best Captain: Shantelle Lebouef

We’re so proud of this incredible class. Thank you to every Service Excellence council member, leader, mentor, and supporter who made this year special. What a group, what a year!✨

11/24/2025

This past weekend, Team West Jeff showed out at the 2025 New Orleans Heart Walk to make every step count. 💪💓

We walked to raise awareness, support lifesaving research, and celebrate the power of community. Every step brings us closer to a world free of heart diseases. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, cheered us on, or supported the cause. We’re proud to be part of this movement for healthier tomorrows!

And the best part? There’s still time to donate! Every contribution helps fund critical research and supports families impacted by heart disease. Click here to donate: https://bit.ly/4rnOu2s

11/21/2025

Happy Friday!🌟

Big shoutout to our Pre-Admit Testing team! From the moment patients begin their surgical journey, you’re there ensuring they’re prepared, informed, and supported. You handle the details with precision and care, always putting patient safety first while easing anxieties with kindness and professionalism. We’re so grateful for everything you do behind the scenes to make sure every patient walks in confident and ready. You truly are the foundation of smooth surgical experiences!💙

High five Pre-Admit Testing team!🖐️

11/20/2025

Happy Healthcare Communication Week!💛🎉

Our WJ Communications team (Dispatch Operators) and Guest Services celebrated their week with the theme “Listening with Heart.” These teams are the first voices and steady support for every patient, visitor, and staff member — and they show heart in everything they do. Throughout the week, they were showered with appreciation, sweet treats, fun challenges, and countless moments that showed just how much they mean to West Jeff.

We’re grateful to our Communications and Guest Services teams for keeping West Jefferson welcoming, calm, and connected. Thank you for all the ways you listen with heart.📞❤️

11/20/2025

Meet our Stroke Program Manager, Ina Dragicevic!😄

We are so proud to have Ina as an extraordinary team member at West Jefferson Medical Center.🩵💚💜

Her is that she ran a half marathon!🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Ina Dragicevic is a Stroke Program Manager at West Jefferson Medical Center. Her is that she's run a half marathon! 🏃‍♀️🎽
Share your Little Extras with us at https://bit.ly/3IY8pgY.

11/19/2025

It's time to meet our Leader of the Quarter, Anette Cheramie!🎉

Anette Cheramie is the Director of Patient Experience whose leadership is truly one of a kind. She is approachable, empathetic, and deeply committed to her team and the entire hospital. Her support extends to patients, guests, and colleagues across departments. Despite the high-level nature of her work, Anette remains a warm, gentle presence who uplifts those around her. Anette embodies West Jefferson’s mission—bringing Heart and Soul, Working Together, and Giving a Little Extra every day. Her impact is felt far and wide, and this recognition is so well deserved.

Everyone, help us congratulate Anette on being named the Leader of the Quarter!💙

11/18/2025

🎉We got an A!🎉

West Jefferson Medical Center has been awarded an “A” grade in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group again. This recognition highlights our team’s continued commitment to protecting patients from errors, infections, and injuries while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

We couldn’t have achieved this without our incredible team. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion are the heart of this accomplishment—and we celebrated this milestone together to honor their hard work.💚

Read more about this accomplishment: https://www.lcmchealth.org/blog/2025/november/lcmc-health-celebrates-hospitals-earning-above-a/

11/17/2025

It is the last week of our Employee Giving Campaign!🌼

We are overwhelmed by the generosity and impact our employees have made during Hope Grows Here. Their support is funding new technologies and vital support programs for patients and employees funded by the West Jefferson Hospital Foundation.💙🏵️

Every day, our healthcare team plants the seeds of hope and healing in our community and it shows! Learn more about the WJH Foundation: wjmc.org/foundation

11/14/2025

It's finally Friday!🌟

Big shoutout to our extraordinary PACU team! Your dedication, expertise, and compassion make a huge impact every single day. From the moment patients leave the OR, you’re there with calm, skilled care — monitoring, comforting, and advocating with precision and heart. You handle the fast pace and unexpected challenges with teamwork and grace, always putting patient safety first. We’re so grateful for everything you do behind the scenes to ensure smooth recoveries and exceptional care. You truly are the backbone of post-op success!💙

High five PACU team!🖐️