We will spotlight the innovative care we provide across our hospitals and facilities. Each month, we’ll dive into topics related to our service lines, academic partnerships, and advancements in care.
In this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, host Kristen Gradney, Chief Wellness Officer, sits down with University Medical Center New Orleans and LSU Health New Orleans' Dr. Seth Vignes, hospitalist and addiction medicine researcher, and Dr. Benjamin Springgate, an internal medicine physician, to talk about changing the way substance use disorder is treated across our community. They share what inspired their work, why expanding access to care matters and how LCMC Health is taking a system-wide...
14 Jul 2026
Building the future of pediatric care in Louisiana
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, host Kristen Gradney, Chief Wellness Officer, sits down with Dr. David Yu, Chief Medical Officer at Manning Family Children's, to discuss how one of the nation's fastest-growing children's hospitals is expanding access to advanced pediatric care while staying deeply rooted in the New Orleans community. Together, they explore the hospital's vision for becoming a nationally recognized destination for pediatric care, highlighting recent milestones i...
9 Jun 2026
Healing beyond the trauma: how violence intervention and recovery changes lives
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, host Kristen Gradney, Chief Wellness Officer, sits down with Dr. Annelies De Wulf, Director of Violence Intervention Services at University Medical Center New Orleans, and Dr. Erika Rajo, Director of the Seeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center, to discuss how healthcare systems can play a critical role in addressing community violence and supporting trauma recovery. Together, they explore the continuum of care available to survivors of violence and trauma...
12 May 2026
Women's Health at LCMC Health: Care for Every Stage of Life
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, host Kristen Gradney, Chief Wellness Officer, sits down with Andrea Patton, Senior Director of Women's Services, to celebrate Women's Health Month and explore the full spectrum of care available to women across the LCMC Health system. From essential screenings and preventive care at every stage of life, to the risks women face from breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers, Andrea and Kristen break down what it truly means to prioritize your health. They a...
14 Apr 2026
Transforming Sickle Cell Care in Louisiana
Host Caroline Giepert, Public Relations Specialist at LCMC Health, interviews Dr. Watkins from Manning Family Children’s about revolutionary gene therapy transforming sickle cell care in Louisiana.
10 Mar 2026
Eat Real Food: Decoding the New Dietary Guidelines
Host Kristen Gladney, Chief Wellness Officer at LCMC Health, interviews Devin Brittain, RD, LDN, decoding the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and their impact on everyday eating.
10 Feb 2026
Advanced Cardiac Care: Closing the Gap in the Gulf South
Host Dr. Toni Flowers interviews Dr. Jamil Borgi and Dr. Sasa Vukelic about advancing cardiac care and closing gaps in the Gulf South region.
13 Jan 2026
Carnival Care: How LCMC Health Keeps Mardi Gras Safe
Dr. Jeffrey Elder describes to host Dr. Toni Flowers how LCMC Health prepares year-round for Mardi Gras, managing crowd influxes and training for large-scale emergencies in this interview.
23 Dec 2025
From Breakthroughs to Community Care: Looking Back on 2025
Dr. Toni Flowers and Kristen Gradney review LCMC Health's 2025 achievements in cardiology, maternal health, and cancer care, highlighting their community impact in this interview.
25 Nov 2025
Building the Future of Health: Academic Partnerships at LCMC Health
Dr. Toni Flowers interviews Dr. Robin McGoey about LCMC Health's academic partnerships with LSU Health and Tulane University, which are building a physician pipeline and advancing clinical research.
28 Oct 2025
Empowering Patients Through Understanding
Dr. Takisha Davis discusses with Dr. Candace Robinson the importance of health literacy in New Orleans, emphasizing how understanding and communication improve patient outcomes in an interview.
23 Sept 2025
Transforming Prostate Cancer Care
Kristen Gradney interviews Dr. Oliver Sartor about transforming prostate cancer care through early screening, personalized approaches, and innovative therapies that improve survival rates and quality of life.
26 Aug 2025
From Hurricane Katrina to a Decade of Care: UMC’s Journey
Dr. Peter DeBlieux and RN Charlotte Parent discuss UMC's decade of growth since Hurricane Katrina, highlighting its evolution into a regional care and innovation hub in this interview.
24 Jun 2025
Men's Health Month: Time for a Tune Up
CJ Marbley discusses men's health and the critical need for regular checkups to maintain well-being in this interview episode.
27 May 2025
Leading the Charge in Comprehensive Stroke Care
Alyana Samai, VP of Neuroscience, highlights comprehensive stroke care at adult hospitals, emphasizing advanced treatments and improved patient outcomes in this interview.
22 Apr 2025
Service Lines Create Positive Change for Patients
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Rob Calhoun, our Senior VP of Hospital Services, joins us to explore his vision and growth strategies for our service lines.
25 Mar 2025
Healthcare with Heart: How LCMC Health is Making a Difference
LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn joins us to introduce our system and share a little about who we are, what we do, and how we are going beyond extraordinary to care for our community.
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