02/24/2026
To the patients, families, friends and communities which Mercy Regional Medical Center (MRMC) serves:
It is with great pleasure, that I have accepted the opportunity to fill the role of Chief Executive Officer at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Our main goal is to help facilitate the delivery of quality healthcare to the community and surrounding areas of Ville Platte, Louisiana. I want to extend a sincere thank you for the support provided to me by the dedicated, hard-working staff at MRMC and the surrounding communities.
My work experience includes various leadership roles, including administrative and direct patient care positions within our parent company, Allegiance Health Management (AHM). My education includes a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from LSU-Shreveport and Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) from Northwestern State University. I am a lifetime resident of Evangeline Parish, from the Pine Prairie area. Away from work, I like spending time outdoors, and as many other people from this area, I enjoy cooking.
Over the years, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to work at many types of hospitals across the region. In doing so, I realize that at MRMC, we have a great group of compassionate people who work together to meet the needs of others. Our focus at MRMC is to treat each patient that arrives at our hospital as family. I expect nothing less than exceptional care for my family, and that is also our goal for each patient we serve at MRMC.
Healthcare is constantly evolving. Here at Mercy Regional Medical Center, we want to make sure we are providing the best care possible to you and your family. On behalf of the exceptional staff here at MRMC, we would like to thank you for your continued support of the hospital and our local community. Please join us and experience the great care that MRMC has to offer.
Sincerely,
Kevin Ardoin, CEO
Mercy Regional Medical Center
