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Memorial Hospital Welcomes Claudia Pebe Florian, M.D.Lake Charles Memorial Hospital welcomes Claudia Florian, M.D., an internal medicine physician who recently joined Drs. Brian Clements, W. Gerry Hebert, Edward Hebert, Susan Ieyoub, Peter Karam, O. Lynn Speight, Mark Lafuria, Craig Broussard, …

Memorial Hospital Honors Outstanding EmployeesLake Charles Memorial Hospital recently bestowed its highest employee honor, the Rosie Thompson Service Excellence Employee of the Year Award, to Raymond Laughlin, a security officer at the hospital. Laughlin was recognized for his calm and …

L’Auberge du Lac Names June Five Star Employees L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort recently announced its June Five Star Employees. Additionally, the property named its Leaders of the Quarter. The Five Stars are: Joyce Hayes, a security officer; Michael Richard, a lead cook; Josh LeJeune, a valet …

Signatures Hosts Bumble and BumbleAndrea Gibbons of New York-based Bumble and Bumble, recently visited Signatures Salon in Lake Charles as part of a continual consultation process to keep local stylists updated on current cutting and styling techniques. Bumble and Bumble is a global company that …

WCH Announces New Chief Executive OfficerWomen & Children’s Hospital (WCH) announced that Bryan Bateman has been appointed chief executive officer. Bateman has been serving as the interim CEO since March 26, 2010. Bateman has previously held executive positions at Laredo Medical Center in …

L’Auberge du Lac Promotes Crystal Miller L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort announces the promotion of Crystal Miller to the position of public relations and communications manager. Miller joined L’Auberge in 2008 as recognition manager. In her new role, Miller will continue to oversee …

Dr. Keith Menard Opens Menard Eye Center Optometrist Keith Menard, O.D., is pleased to announce the opening of Menard Eye Center at 4448 Lake St. in Lake Charles. His new clinic will provide eye care for all ages and urgent care during and after hours. Dr. Menard has been serving the eye care needs …

Kathy DeRouen, senior vice president of marketing for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, was recently elected to the Louisiana Society for Hospital Public Relations and Marketing (LSHPRM) as a Member-at-Large. With nearly 25 years of marketing and public relations experience, DeRouen has been …

Benoit Named WCCH Employee of the Quarter West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital recently named medical staff secretary Aleta Benoit as its second quarter Employee of the Quarter.  Benoit has been with the hospital for 13 years.  “Aleta is a very organized, very knowledgeable employee that does …

Cameron State Bank Announces Recent Promotions Roy Raftery, Jr., president and CEO of Cameron State Bank, announced three recent promotions. Jody Bourgeois has been named a personal banking officer. Her duties include helping customers with new accounts as well as assisting with …