23 of Louisiana’s “Great 100” Nurses work at East Jefferson General Hospital. The Great 100 is compiled by the Louisiana State Nursing Association and recognizes these individuals as skilled clinicians and compassionate caregivers.

“These nurses represent what East Jefferson General Hospital stands for – excellence in patient care. I am so proud of each and everyone of our Great 100 nurses,” says Janice Kishner, RN, EJGH Chief Nursing Officer. “Their professionalism and compassion is exemplary. I thank them for their dedication to their patients and colleagues. Congratulations to each one of them!”

Representing multiple specialties and service lines, the following nurses reflect the very best of what healthcare is, and can be.

Rossy Balmaceda Carol Barbera Leslie Batson Mary Downum Tammy Dwelle Michael Entwisle Nicole Estes Bevin Gautreau Linda Gelpi Lisa Kennedy Lauren Marx Michelle Meilleur Ann Meyer Laurie Norman Shelley Rodriguez Barbara Roth Rachel Seeger Terry Slieff Jacqueline Terrebonne Carrie Vargas Tia Vilardo Erika Webb Erin Young

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