Beyond Extraordinary
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.
Episodes
13 episodes
Transforming Sickle Cell Care in Louisiana
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, host Caroline Giepert, Public Relations Specialist at LCMC Health, sits down with Dr. Watkins from Manning Family Children’s to discuss the groundbreaking arrival of gene therapy for patients living with...
Eat Real Food: Decoding the New Dietary Guidelines
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, host Kristen Gladney, Chief Wellness Officer at LCMC Health, sits down with Devin Brittain, RD, LDN at the University Medical Center New Orleans Cancer Center, to break down the newly released 2025-2030 ...
Advanced Cardiac Care: Closing the Gap in the Gulf South
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, host Dr. Toni Flowers, Chief Opportunity and Social Responsibility Officer at LCMC Health, sits down with Dr. Jamil Borgi, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Dr. Sasa Vukelic, Vice Chief of Ca...
Carnival Care: How LCMC Health Keeps Mardi Gras Safe
We’re kicking off Season Two with host Dr. Toni Flowers and special guest Dr. Jeffrey Elder, Chief Medical Officer of University Medical Center New Orleans and an emergency medicine physician. Together, they explore how LCMC Health prepares for...
From Breakthroughs to Community Care: Looking Back on 2025
On this episode, Dr. Toni Flowers, Chief Opportunity and Social Responsibility Officer, and Kristen Gradney, Chief Wellness Officer at LCMC Health, reflect on a year of groundbreaking achievements and community impact. From East Jefferson Gener...
Building the Future of Health: Academic Partnerships at LCMC Health
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Dr. Toni Flowers, Chief Opportunity and Social Responsibility Officer at LCMC Health, sits down with Dr. Robin McGoey, Corporate Chief Academic Officer. Together, they dive into LCMC Health’s expa...
Empowering Patients Through Understanding
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Dr. Candace Robinson, Chief Medical Officer at Touro, sits down with Dr. Takeisha Davis, President and CEO of New Orleans East Hospital. Together, they explore the critical role of health literacy...
Transforming Prostate Cancer Care
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Kristen Gradney, Chief Wellness Officer for LCMC Health, sits down with Dr. Oliver Sartor, Director of the Transformational Prostate Cancer Research Center at East Jefferson General Hospital. To...
From Hurricane Katrina to a Decade of Care: UMC’s Journey
On this special episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Dr. Peter DeBlieux, Emergency Physician, and Charlotte Parent, RN, MHCM, Vice President of Business Development at University Medical Center New Orleans, reflect on UMC’s 10-year anniver...
Men's Health Month: Time for a Tune Up
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, CJ Marbley, New Orleans East Hospital COO & CNO and University Medical Center New Orleans VP, Nursing Operations will dive into men's health and the importance of that "90,000-mile checkup."
Leading the Charge in Comprehensive Stroke Care
On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Alyana Samai, VP of Neuroscience, will dive into the exceptional stroke care provided at our adult hospitals.