Home Field Advantage
It was January 2019, and instead of concentrating on spring softball season, West Feliciana High School student Lauren Mendenall was experiencing strange bouts of stomach pain. The Mendenall family would…
Access + Action = Better Results
Before West Feliciana Hospital opened its new campus in 2017, patients who needed a CT scan, MRI, or mammogram had limited options: Be referred to a different medical facility, or…
Ambulance Man: Staying Compassionate in the Chaos
With over 30 years as an emergency medical professional, Chris Fitzgerald, director of EMS at West Feliciana Hospital, has been on the scene in his patient’s biggest, scariest moments.
Inside the Ambulance
The West Feliciana Hospital’s brand-new Mercedes ambulance cost approximately $90,000. When every second counts, here’s why it’s worth every penny. The inside of an ambulance is a place most people…
When Every Second Counts
Sharon Deloach with her rehab team: (standing) Charisse Wakeland, Nicole Boyle (seated), Ashley Myers On November 21, 2016—three days before Thanksgiving—Sharon DeLoach was turning 600 feet away from pulling into…
Road to Recovery: Physical Therapy’s Role on the Journey to Wellness
It’s good to know West Feliciana Hospital provides rehabilitation services close to home. Founded in 1997 by physical therapist Patrick Brumfield, St. Francis Rehabilitation Services is the outpatient and physical…
New Dimensions in Care – 3D Mammography is Here
3D mammography is the new standard of care. For early detection, it's unbeatable. West Feliciana Parish Hospital, in partnership with Woman’s Hospital of Baton Rouge, is proud to have expanded…
A Clearer View: How 3D Mammography Saves
Susan Davis is many things. A CEO, an author, an artist, a wife, a mother, and a valued member of the St. Francisville community. Susan Davis is also a survivor.…