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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
(Marrero, LA - May 2017) ― West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines -Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: Stroke SM Honor Roll Elite Plus. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally ...read more
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Thursday, May 18, 2017
Jay Howard (part time New Orleans resident) to race in Indy 500 INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Jay Howard will be returning to the Verizon IndyCar Series this month to race in the Indy 500 as driver of the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports No 77 Honda. Howard will be one of 33 drivers competing in the 101 st running of the famous race on Sunday May 28, 2017. The British born Howard spends time in New Orleans at ...read more
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Thursday, May 11, 2017
METAIRIE, La. – The Board of Directors of East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) have voted to recommend Gerald Parton as the healthcare institution’s President and Chief Executive Officer. This endorsement will go the Jefferson Parish Council for approval later this month. Mr. Parton is the fourth CEO in the community hospital’s 46-year history. He replaces long time CEO Dr. ...read more
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Monday, May 01, 2017
EJPG URGENT CARE OPENS IN KENNER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 1, 2017 METAIRIE, La. – East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) is set to open the brand new East Jefferson Physicians Group (EJPG) Urgent Care in Kenner on Monday, May 1, bringing convenience and quality healthcare to the growing community. The clinic is located at 708 West Esplanade Avenue and will operate Monday through ...read more
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Adams and Reese Taps Top Financial Services Lawyers to Lead New Offices in Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale New team adds strong mix of financial services and real estate talent to serve clients Atlanta, GA, and Fort Lauderdale, FL -- April 11, 2017 -- In a move that signals its deep commitment to serving its financial services clients, the law firm Adams and Reese is opening offices in Atlanta, ...read more
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 12, 2017 METAIRIE, La. – The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health care system, today released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) was one of 823 hospitals across the country ...read more
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Friday, March 03, 2017
METAIRIE, La. – East Jefferson General Hospital (EJGH) President and CEO Dr. Mark Peters has announced his retirement from his position effective March 16, after 15 years at the helm of the community-based hospital. Dr. Peters began his tenure at EJGH in 2000 as Medical Director before being promoted to his current role in 2002. Dr. Raymond DeCorte, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical ...read more
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
New Orleans, LA - NOLA100, a collaborative effort between local entrepreneurs and organizations, lead by EO Louisiana, is calling for nominations for the Class of 2017. NOLA100 is a New Orleans’ entrepreneurial ecosystem that honors a group of 100 entrepreneurs that have gained significant traction and have made a lasting impact on the local entrepreneurship movement. The intent of NOLA100 ...read more
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Thursday, February 09, 2017
Local start-ups will vie for a $10,000 prize package during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week LOUISIANA -- February 6, 2017 -- Start-ups, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in Louisiana are invited to apply to Get Started Louisiana, a pitch contest in which they get to present their innovative business ideas before a panel of judges for a chance to win a $10,000 prize package. Get Started ...read more
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Thursday, June 30, 2016
Gillis, Ellis & Baker Chairman, Parke Ellis , recently received the highest honor given by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana (IIABL), the Lou Daniel Award. He received the honor on June 20th during the IIABL Annual Convention at the Sandestin Beach Hilton in Destin, Fla. Lou Daniel was an independent agent from Baton Rouge, who served as the Legislative Chairman for ...read more
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Friday, January 22, 2016
San Francisco, Calif. Jan. 20, 2016 – AT&T is calling on ed-tech ventures to apply for the AT&T Aspire Accelerator . The program is part of our $350 million commitment to empower students to reach their full potential. For- and non-profit organizations chosen to participate in the program will get financial investment, access to expert services and mentorship. This class ...read more
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