Louisiana Emergency Response Network

04/22/2026

🚙 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month 🚙 LERN reminds all drivers: Stay focused behind the wheel. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of preventable accidents. Let’s keep Louisiana roads safe for everyone. Phones Down. Eyes Up. 📵 👀

NHTSA | Louisiana Highway Safety Commission

04/21/2026

✨ Spotted: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) ✨ LERN helped facilitate a TNCC for nurses at Ochsner Health. Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn, lead, and serve! 🙌 🙌 🙌

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 .

04/20/2026

🚧 National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20–24) 🚧 This week, LERN recognizes National Work Zone Awareness Week. A time to raise awareness about the importance of driving safely through roadway work zones. Every cone, sign, and barricade represents workers who are doing their jobs close to moving traffic.

Work zones are temporary, but the risks are real. Slowing down, staying alert, and eliminating distractions can save help save lives. Let’s all do our part to protect those who work hard to keep our roads safe. 💛

04/20/2026

❤️ Know the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack ❤️ Symptoms can vary from person to person and may not always be sudden or severe, but recognizing the signs of a heart attack can save valuable time and help ensure a faster response.

Common warning signs include:
➡️ Chest discomfort or pressure
➡️ Pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, or jaw
➡️ Shortness of breath
➡️ Nausea, lightheadedness, or breaking out in a cold sweat

If you or someone else may be experiencing a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately.

American Heart Association | American Heart Association - Louisiana

04/17/2026

⭐️ Community Outreach Spotlight ⭐️ LERN was grateful for the opportunity to share life-saving skills and techniques with members of St. Teresa's Villa community in Slidell.

The primary focus was emphasizing the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately when someone is experiencing a STEMI heart attack. Community members also learned to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke and STEMI, practice Hands-Only CPR, understand how to use an AED, and receive an introduction to Stop the Bleed techniques.

Education like this helps strengthen communities and ensures more people are prepared to respond when every second counts. ❤️

04/16/2026

📣 Upcoming Trauma Symposium 📣 Join Rapides Regional Medical Center for the 12th Annual Trauma Symposium in May! Registration now open.

🗓 Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
📍 Randolph Riverfront Center, Downtown Alexandria
🔗 https://www.rapidesregional.com/calendar

The annual symposium educates healthcare providers responsible for caring for trauma patients by presenting compelling educational information and encouraging ongoing work to achieve the best outcomes for trauma patients.

04/16/2026

LERN was proud to support a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. This class was co-taught by LERN team member Sarah Templet with Brianna Strange. We appreciate the dedication of the instructors and participants who continue to invest in high-quality patient care across our region. 🙌 🙌 🙌

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 .

04/15/2026

💡 Regional Collaboration Spotlight 💡 LERN in collaboration with the University Medical Center New Orleans and North Oaks Health System trauma teams, facilitated a Rural Trauma Team and Development Course (RTTDC), for the staff at Hood Memorial Hospital and Acadian Ambulance. The course focused on improving care of trauma patient in rural settings.

A special thank you to former LERN Board member, Dr. William Freeman and his team, along with all partners and participants, for their dedication to improving patient outcomes across Louisiana. 👏 👏 👏

The RTTDC™ is designed to improve the quality of trauma care in rural communities by promoting a timely, organized, and systematic team response to injured patients. The course emphasizes a team-based approach to common challenges in the initial assessment and stabilization of trauma patients and helps strengthen communication between sending and receiving trauma centers.

04/14/2026

LERN team member Sarah Templet recently assisted with teaching a Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) at Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth! 👏👏👏

Through hands-on instruction and collaboration, nurses strengthened their trauma care skills to better serve patients in critical situations. LERN is proud to support ongoing education that enhances the quality of care across our region.

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 .

04/13/2026

💡❤️ Looking for a simple way to manage stress and support your heart health? ❤️ 💡

The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a quick and effective tool you can use anytime, anywhere to help calm your mind and body. By slowing your breathing, you can reduce stress, lower your heart rate, and promote overall well-being.

American Heart Association | American Heart Association - Louisiana

04/01/2026

💡 Spotlight: STB Training Course 💡 Life-threatening emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere and having the skills to respond can make all the difference. LERN alongside Sarah McLelland and Blue Reed, helped facilitate a Stop The Bleed training course for the students at LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing.

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.

📸 Deborah Spann and Yvette Legendre with LERN

03/31/2026

📣 Extra! Extra! 📣 Check out the March edition of the LERN Newsletter for the latest news and upcoming educational opportunities available across the state.

➡️ https://tinyurl.com/LERNNews032026

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The Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board serves to develop, implement and support a statewide network of emergency response entities to provide access to care in an efficient and coordinated manner. According to statute, the board is comprised of 29 members including two members from the Louis...