06/09/2017
WCCH recently recognized its April and May Employees of the Month for 2017. Susan Hyatt and Ashleigh Newsome, RN were those selected to receive the honor during this time period.
04/24/2017
On Tuesday, May 9, Dr. Jake Cavanaugh, Audiologist, will be the featured speaker at WCCH’s monthly diabetes support group meeting.
04/19/2017
Camp Smiling F.A.C.E.S., a camp for developmentally disabled children ages 4-12, will be held June 5-9 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital’s Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center.
04/19/2017
WCCH has announced that three summer offerings of the Safe Sitter® babysitting class for girls and boys age 11 to 13 will be held.
03/29/2017
WCCH will hold a community health fair open to the public in Sulphur on Thursday, April 13, from 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Dynamic Dimensions Fitness Center located at 545 Cypress Street.
03/29/2017
WCCH recently recognized its February and March Employees of the Month for 2017. Ronnie Vice and Tammy Fontenot, RN, were those selected to receive the honor during this time period.
02/13/2017
WCCH is pleased to announce its recent installation of new technology to offer 3D mammography screenings.
02/01/2017
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is pleased to announce that Brian Thompson, RN, has been promoted from the position of House Supervisor to Patient Care Director.
12/30/2016
In the December 2016 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of WCCH, the board elected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman to serve a two-year term beginning in 2017.
12/29/2016
WCCH recently recognized its November and December Employees of the Month for 2016.
12/27/2016
On Thursday, January 12, WCCH will hold its monthly “Pink Crusade” Breast Cancer Support Group meeting.
12/27/2016
On Tuesday, January 17, at 11 a.m., WCCH will provide a free cooking demonstration in the WCCH Cafeteria Conference Room, located at 701 Cypress Street in Sulphur, for individuals looking for ideas for quick and healthy dishes.
11/21/2016
WCCH recently recognized its September and October Employees of the Month for 2016. Courtney Henagan, RN and Lindsey Hamilton, COTA were those selected to receive the honor during this time period.
11/01/2016
WCCH is pleased to announce that Kristine Lyons, MSN, RN, CPHQ, has been named chief quality transformation officer.
10/31/2016
WCCH proudly announces earning Louisiana’s primary breastfeeding designation given by The Gift.
09/19/2016
WCCH recently named Amanda Stratton, radiologic technologist, as its Employee of the Month for August 2016.
09/19/2016
WCCH has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.
08/29/2016
JW Peloquin, Vice President of Facilities Management and Safety Officer at WCCH, recently obtained certification in Healthcare Facilities by the American Hospital Association.
07/22/2016
WCCH recently named Mike Klenke as its Employee of the Month for July 2016.
07/18/2016
Cameron LNG awarded the Foundation of WCCH with a $6500 grant for the provision of numerous health programs and services for the residents of northern Cameron Parish and west Calcasieu Parish.
07/01/2016
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital will offer complimentary foot screenings on Wednesday, July 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Wound Healing Center.
06/02/2016
WCCH recently named Penny Holmes, LPN, as its Employee of the Month for May 2016.
05/17/2016
WCCH was recently recognized by two independent organizations for scoring highly in the areas of safety and patient experience.
05/06/2016
WCCH has announced that three summer offerings of the Safe Sitter® babysitting class for girls and boys age 11 to 13 will be held.
05/03/2016
The laboratory at WCCH has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent onsite inspection
03/21/2016
WCCH recently recognized its February and March Employees of the Month for 2016.
03/21/2016
WCCH has received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.
02/24/2016
CITGO Lake Charles presented the WCCH Foundation with a check in the amount of $7,500 in support of the Mac Burns Golf Tournament to benefit the WCCH Foundation.
12/31/2015
WCCH recently named Tina Nalbone, RN as its Employee of the Month for December 2015.
12/31/2015
WCCH recently named Russell Benoit, director of WCCH's housekeeping and laundry departments, as the recipient of its Safety Award.
12/22/2015
WCCH has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR)
12/22/2015
The WCCH Foundation Board recently elected new officers to serve a one year term.
11/30/2015
WCCH recently named Bessie Fuller as its Employee of the month for November 2015.
10/30/2015
WCCH recently named Fallon Fisher as its Employee of the Month for October 2015.
09/30/2015
WCCH is pleased to announce the addition of Rebecca Braud, MD, family medicine physician, to its medical staff.
07/09/2015
WCCH recently recognized its May and June Employees of the Month for 2015.
06/04/2015
WCCH recently named Ronda Dickerson, food service aide in nutrition services, as the recipient of its Safety Award.
06/04/2015
WCCH has adopted a 100% tobacco-free campus policy. Patients, staff and visitors will no longer be allowed to use tobacco products of any type on any part of the hospital campus.
06/01/2015
WCCH celebrated the unwavering skill and dedication of the hospital's registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and support personnel throughout National Nurses Week May 6-12.
04/02/2015
WCCH is pleased to announce the addition of Anne Billeaudeaux to its growing staff of healthcare professionals.
04/02/2015
On Thursday, April 9, WCCH will hold its monthly “Pink Crusade” Breast Cancer Support Group meeting at 6 p.m. in the WCCH Board Room.
04/02/2015
WCCH recently named Debbie Guillory as its Employee of the Month for March 2015.
04/02/2015
Healthy U Camp, a camp focusing on nutrition, fitness and healthy lifestyle habits for children ages 8-12, will be held June 22-25 at Dynamic Dimensions in Sulphur.
03/19/2015
Camp Smiling F.A.C.E.S., a camp for developmentally disabled children ages 4-12, will be held June 15-19.
03/19/2015
The Mac Burns Golf Tournament to benefit the WCCH Foundation will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Frasch Golf Course in Sulphur.
03/19/2015
Changes in body and personality are just a few of the challenges pre-teens and teenagers face. Our adolescent classes were designed to address the different needs of both boys and girls during this time.
03/19/2015
WCCH will partnering with Crave Gourmet to provide a free cooking demonstration and tips to take the mystery out of cooking with balsamic vinegars and olive oil on Tuesday, April 21 at 11 a.m.
03/10/2015
WCCH is pleased to announce the addition of Keith DeSonier, MD, FACS, otolaryngologist, to its medical staff.
03/10/2015
WCCH recently named Debbie Doucet, Secretary/Billing Clerk in the WCCH Cardiology Department, as its Employee of the Month for February 2015.
03/06/2015
WCCH is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Kali Spell to Marketing and Communications Manager.
03/04/2015
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its Westlake Diagnostic Center.
02/24/2015
WCCH has worked with Axiall Corporation whereby employees and members of the local IAM 470 donate monies raised through its safety program initiatives to assist children in need.
02/18/2015
WCCH recently named Kenneth Turner, RN, as the recipient of its Safety Award.
01/27/2015
Members of the WCCH Foundation Board recently presented Ira Fontenot, immediate past president of the WCCH Foundation Board, with a plaque honoring him for his service as president.
01/22/2015
Dynamic Dimensions of WCCH is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Justin Kingsley to manager of the center’s Moss Bluff location.
01/20/2015
WCCH recently named Brenna Davis, RN, BSN, care manager, as its Employee of the Month for January 2015.
01/20/2015
WCCH was recently awarded continued accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
01/20/2015
The WCCH Foundation Board recently elected new officers to serve a one year team.
01/19/2015
WCCH will offer complimentary foot screenings on Monday, February 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Wound Healing Center.
01/15/2015
Krewe de Karoline, a local group, recently held their seventh annual benefit Poker Run for the Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center of WCCH.
01/09/2015
In the December 2014 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH), the board elected its 2015 Chairman and Vice-Chairman to serve a two-year term beginning in 2015.
01/09/2015
Is your chest pain a result of stress or heart burn? Or could it be a symptom of something more serious – like a heart attack?
01/06/2015
Maureen Lannan, MD, family medicine physician, was recently elected president of WCCH's Medical Staff at the December 2014 annual general medical staff meeting.
12/11/2014
WCCH recently named Lameka Allison, human resources secretary, as the recipient of its Safety Award.
12/11/2014
WCCH recently recognized its November and December Employees of the Month for 2014.
11/13/2014
Christi Kingsley, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH), recently obtained certification in Healthcare Human Resources by the American Hospital Association.
11/05/2014
The Sulphur Community Clinic of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital recently added new services to its current services for community members.
10/30/2014
WCCH is the first hospital in Southwest Louisiana to use the Diamondback 360® Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) for the treatment of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
10/30/2014
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is pleased to announce the recent promotion of two hospital employees.
10/21/2014
Regina Bougie, APRN, FNP-C, is the newest addition to the Johnson Bayou Rural Health Clinic team.
09/25/2014
The Diagnostic Center of WCCH is now using the first-ever digital broadband magnetic resonance imaging system: the Ingenia 1.5T from Philips Healthcare.
07/31/2014
WCCH is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Soileau, MD, family medicine physician, to its medical staff.
07/31/2014
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) has once again been recognized as a Gold-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more.
07/23/2014
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is pleased to announce its expansion of medical services offered in Westlake.
05/15/2014
The West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) Foundation recently received a donation in the amount of $21,250.00 from the WCCH Auxiliary.
04/17/2014
Dr. Lacey Cavanaugh with our Vinton Medical Clinic provides tips on easing morning sickness for pregnant women. Watch the segment now...
04/10/2014
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals recently recognized West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital as a Safe Sleep Champion for its adoption of the Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment made by the American Academy of Pediatrics to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related infant deaths.
01/22/2014
WCCH was honored with another "A” grade in the Fall 2013 update to the Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries, and infections.
12/30/2013
In 2013, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana named West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) as a Blue Distinction Center+ in Knee and Hip Replacement.
09/16/2013
The Home Health Agency of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in home care.
09/16/2013
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.
08/01/2013
Janie Doucet Frugé, RN, MSN, MBA, has been named Chief Executive Officer of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Fruge' assumes the role on July 1. She replaces Bill Hankins who will continue to serve the hospital as Vice President of Business Development.
07/01/2013
In May, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital was once again recognized with an "A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
06/11/2013
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) is pleased to announce that it is the first hospital in the area to launch a specialized program focused on the treatment of breast cancer patients – the Breast Health Navigator Program. The concept is practiced in many areas throughout the country and has proven beneficial to those receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. WCCH's program was developed in mid-2012 and has quickly gained the support of many physicians in the community because of its specialized focus.
03/08/2013
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital was recently recognized by three independent organizations for scoring highly in the areas of safety, quality and patient satisfaction.