Children's Hospital New Orleans LCMC Health

Fireworks are a dazzling tradition, but safety should always come first! Always follow guidelines, keep a safe distance, and supervise children closely. Let's celebrate safely! 🎆🎇✨

Congratulations to our extraordinary nurse, Nicole Canarte, who was honored with the DAISY Foundation Award for Excellence in Nursing!

In her nomination letter, a patient parent wrote, "Nurse Nicole was our nurse for multiple nights. She was the best! So kind and thorough; she informed us of everything and was wonderful with our baby despite being very busy. She never rushed her time with us. Her cheerful disposition put me at ease and made our stay better. She was fabulous! Nurse Nicole also checked on me, the mom, every time she was in our room. As a nervous crying mother, this meant a lot to me."

Thank you, Nicole, for taking the very best care of your patients and advocating from the heart.

We had so much fun at our Pride Party yesterday! Thanks to all who attended! 🌈🎉

Congratulations to our Provider of the Quarter, Ricardo Gomez, M.D., Endocrinology Service Line Chief! We are so thankful for everything you do to help make CHNOLA extraordinary for our patients. 🎉 Learn about our Dr. Gomez at https://bit.ly/3RH5ssj

From a scoliosis diagnosis at 12 to a successful surgery at 18, Isabella Bartholomew's journey has been one of strength and resilience. With the support of her family and the exceptional care at Children’s Hospital New Orleans, Isabella is now thriving and pursuing a career in medicine. 🩺💪✨ Read about her journey at https://bit.ly/4bh9Kxn

Jade Berthelot is a certified athletic trainer here at Children's Hospital New Orleans! 💪 Her is her fun personality that she brings to work everyday! Learn more about pediatric sports medicine at https://bit.ly/3VUkOfo

We are so excited to announce that Children’s Hospital New Orleans, the first and largest freestanding children’s hospital serving Louisiana and the Gulf South, names Tod A. Smith chair of the hospital’s Board of Trustees and welcomes four new members – Will Hales, Deuce McCallister, Wil Jacobs and Deanna Rodriguez! Learn more about these extraordinary new members at https://bit.ly/3RG6y7Q.

Children's Hospital New Orleans selects new Chair and welcomes four members to the Board of Trustees Children’s Hospital New Orleans, the first and largest freestanding children’s hospital serving Louisiana and the Gulf South, names Tod A. Smith chair of the hospital’s Board of Trustees and welcomes four new members – Will Hales, Deuce McCallister, Wil Jacobs and Deanna Rodriguez.

Our Northshore therapy team is repping orange for 🧡

Guns are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. That is why it is more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how secure gun storage works. Children’s Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans Health Department and Be SMART for Kids have teamed up to raise awareness that secure gun storage can save children’s lives.

Help keep kids safer by ensuring that all guns in your home or vehicles are securely stored. Learn more at www.chnola.org/besmart.

📅 Save the date! 📅
The Back to School Boogaloo for NOLA Public Schools and Agenda for Children kids and families is coming soon! Visit us at Joe W. Brown Park Recreation Center on Saturday, July 13 for a health, wellness, and resource fair! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Q3eGio

When Madilyn was born, she was in critical condition. In addition to underdeveloped left lung and heart issues, she was also born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) on her right side. CDH happens when the diaphragm doesn't fully develop, leaving a gap that allows abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity, causing interference with lung and heart function.

Maddie was urgently transferred to Children’s Hospital New Orleans, where she was admitted to their Level IV NICU for the highest level of care available in the region. After 2 surgeries and 3 months in the hospital, Maddie was finally able to go home in February. Read her whole story here: https://bit.ly/3VRRVjX.

Last month, we celebrated Superhero Day with Chick-fil-A New Orleans! ❤️ We celebrated our CHNOLA superheroes with cookies, decorating our own capes, and receiving a very special $95,000 donation from Chick-fil-A New Orleans. Our CHNOLA superheroes need their sidekicks to get them through their toughest battles. 👊 💪 ⚡ Become a sidekick for a superhero in need at www.chnola.org/sidekick.

Sade McGrew, a recent college graduate 🎓 has been living with sickle cell disease for 22 years. Since she was a baby, she has been under the care of her pediatric hematologist, Dr. Lolie Yu at Children’s Hospital New Orleans. 💙 💚

“When I see Dr. Yu, I’ll get a blood test to check on my hemoglobin and ferritin levels, which include my iron and my red blood cell counts to ensure everything is normal,” said Sade. “Dr. Yu also checks my eyes and adjusts my medications as needed based on how I respond to treatment.”

Sade’s daily treatment regimen includes medication such as hydroxyurea to prevent her red blood cells from sickling, folic acid to support the production of new red blood cells and to relieve joint pain and inflammation, and penicillin to reduce the risk of infection due to her missing spleen.

Her encouraging message to other patients and families struggling with sickle cell disease is this: “Don’t let it stop you. I know it can be physically and mentally hard – but don’t let it stop you from achieving your goals or following your dreams. You can do anything if you believe in yourself." ❤️ Learn about our extraordinary sickle cell care team at www.chnola.org/sicklecell

is the perfect time to recap the EXTRAORDINARY performances from Maggie Koerner and Shamarr Allen, presented by Chickie Wah Wah, to raise funds for our gun safe distribution program at CHNOLA. Learn more about the program at chnola.org/besmart

A day to remember, celebrate, and continue the journey toward justice. Happy Juneteenth! 🌍

The practice of skin-to-skin contact (also known as “kangaroo care”) has many benefits for newborns and their parents. According to the National Institutes of Health, skin-to-skin contact within the first hour of birth supports the baby’s developmental trajectory in significant ways. In this blog post, we discuss the essential insights every new parent should know about 🦘>> https://bit.ly/3VqwdSZ

Earlier this month, CHNOLA CEO Lou Fragoso was invited to join an in-person convening of health sector CEOs hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention in collaboration with Children’s Hospital Association. The goal of the meeting was to bring together health leaders and senior White House officials to discuss hospitals’ and health systems’ roles in addressing the public health crisis of gun violence, with a strong focus on su***de prevention. We were proud to be a part of this important dialogue and to highlight the work being done here at CHNOLA and across our community to address the public health crisis of gun violence and to help keep our kids safe. Learn more about our gun safety program at www.chnola.org/besmart.

There is still time to grab your ticket to our Gun Safety fundraiser at Chickie Wah Wah 🎶 🎤 Chickie Wah Wah is presenting a special concert to help raise funds in support of Children’s Hospital’s Gun Safety Program THIS Thursday! Experience extraordinary performances by Maggie Koerner and Shamarr Allen. $40 advanced tickets are available now at www.chnola.org/chickie. 🎉 See you there!

Swifties, are you ready for it?! We have ONE MORE CHANCE to win tickets to TAYLOR SWIFT 🪩 THE ERAS TOUR. With our raffle, launching TODAY, one lucky winner will receive four (4) suite tickets to the Taylor Swift ꟾ The Eras Tour Concert on Sunday, October 27, 2024 along with a limousine service, hotel stay and restaurant experience. Raffle tickets are $200 each with 200 maximum chances to win, and all proceeds benefiting the ThriveKids Student Wellness Project at Children’s Hospital. Purchase raffle tickets and read the official rules of entry at https://one.bidpal.net/thrivekids/welcome

“I think about Brian, and everything that he could be facing, and he chooses positivity and he chooses relentless forward progress. I mean, this is a teenager with spina bifida. And he's figuring out how to live his best life, despite whatever barriers and challenges have been put in front of him.” Children's Hospital New Orleans President and CEO, Lucio Fragoso, spoke to Chief Healthcare Executive about helping CHNOLA patient, Brian, finish his first 10k at the 🏃 Read or listen to the full interview at https://bit.ly/3VuTXoQ

Cool off this summer with a sweet cold treat and donate to Children’s Hospital New Orleans, while you’re at it! 🍦 Now through July 24 you can purchase a Miracle Balloon at participating Dairy Queen locations to help kids treated at our hospital. Then on Thursday, July 25, Dairy Queen will celebrate Miracle Treat Day, for every BLIZZARD Treat purchased at participating locations $1 or more goes to Children’s Hospital New Orleans through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.



Dairy Queen
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Participating Locations:
Dairy Queen Marrero
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Westbank Expressway, Gretna
Dairy Queen Diamondhead, MS
Dairy Queen Gulfport, MS
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Diberville, MS
Dairy Queen - Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Houma
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - Pascagoula, MS
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

When Jamie was two years old, her usually animated spirit started to get weighed down by physical changes. Her mom, Meagan, knew from her experience as a home health nurse that Jamie required specialized attention. "That's why we took the initiative to bypass our primary care clinic and head straight to Children's Hospital New Orleans on our own. We believe their comprehensive pediatric services were the best possible option for our daughter," Meagan said.

An MRI at CHNOLA revealed the unexpected: Jamie had a juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma - a rare, benign childhood tumor.

Jamie received care from the neurosurgery team just hours after arriving at the hospital. Then, a unique care plan was tailored specifically for Jamie: regular MRI scans and routine check-ups, placing a port for more comfortable chemotherapy sessions, physical therapy, and working with the eye care and endocrinology teams to monitor her vision and hormonal health, respectively.

Two years since the diagnosis and the beginning of her chemotherapy regimen, Jamie's tumor has shown signs of shrinking, and she has regained her coordination and is exploring her world with the energy typical of kids her age.

“Remarkably, despite undergoing intensive chemotherapy, she has displayed incredible strength, rarely falling ill or experiencing severe side effects. It's a testament to both Jamie's strength and the quality of the care she received.”

Learn more about how comprehensive cancer care program provides the right care, right here, at www.chnola.org/cancer.

We are proud and honored to announce that our President and CEO, Lucio Fragoso, has been featured in New Orleans Magazine as this month's Changemaker! 🎉 Read how Lucio is leading the charge to make generational changes in healthcare at https://bit.ly/3zd5Rfu. Together, we are making a difference. 💪

Giving Krewes Breakfast Round 2 ✅ Yesterday morning, we invited our Giving Krewe members to discuss how we are fighting the youth mental health crisis at Children's Hospital New Orleans with a comprehensive approach including the construction for the new Morgan Rae Center for Hope, our Trauma and Grief Center, our ThriveKids' efforts to bring mental health to the wider New Orleans community, and our gun safety program.

Our Giving Krewes are established to recognize and show our appreciation for our generous supporters and to connect Krewe members with each other, as well as the hospital staff and patients who benefit from their support annually. Members of our Giving Krewes help advance our vital mission by contributing $1,000 or more annually to Children’s Hospital New Orleans. Learn more at www.chnola.org/krewes.