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August 7, 2026
North Caddo Medical Center Board Minutes- June 23, 2026
BOARD MEETING: Regular Meeting DATE: June 23, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. MEMBERS ABSENT: MichaelW. Nation, Sr., (arrived at 4:05 p.m.) Adam Oliver. TIME CALLED TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. OTHERS PRESENT: David Jones, CEO, Brent Leonard, Controller, Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff, Drew Burnham, Attorney, Mary Coil, Marketing Director, Ross Hansen, CIO, Britney Stringham, Adm. Asst. LOCATION: NCMC Board Room, 1003 S. Spruce St., Vivian, LA BOARD CHAIR: Kenneth Cochran SECRETARY: David Jones I. CALLED TO ORDER ? Kenneth Cochran, Board Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ? Mary Irvin offered the Invocation. Jennifer Fant led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Approval / Amend Agenda ? Kenneth Cochran stated we need a motion and a second to approve the agenda. Robert Green made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Jennifer Fant seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The agenda was approved as presented. IV. Community Comments ? Kenneth Cochran stated there is no one present requesting to make community comments. V. Minutes of the Regular Meeting May 26, 2026 - Kenneth Cochran stated we need a motion and a second to approve the minutes of May 26, 2026 with discussion, if any, to follow. Brenda Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of May 26, 2026 as presented. Robert Green seconded the motion. There was no discussion or correction noted. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Michael Nation, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 23, 2026 as presented. VI. Foundation Report ? Mary Coil gave the Foundation Report stating that Foundation Board members do have tickets. They are ready for sale, and they are also online on our website. We're excited about Paint the Town Pink, August 29th at the Riverdome at the Horseshoe Casino. VII. Chief of Staff Report ? Dr. John Woods, Chief of Staff, we have some graduation coming Friday. We have a new Chief Resident. Dr. Woods brought Dr. Adebeshin, the new Chief resident, to meet the Board. Dr. Woods stated everything else is fine and it's business as usual. Michael Nation arrived at 4:05 p.m. VIII. Old Business ? 1) Construction Update: David Jones gave updates. Board discussion followed. David Jones stated that we are still waiting on the contractor to give us an updated timeline so we can start planning and put together a groundbreaking. It should be within the next 30 to 45 days. IX. Review May Statistics and Financials ? 1) Statistics: Brent Leonard, Controller, gave an overview of the May statistics with discussion to follow. 2) Financials: Brent Leonard, Controller, gave the Financial Report in the absence of Dakota Robinson, CFO. He went over the May financial statements. Michael Nation made a motion to approve the Statistical and Financial reports as presented. Thomas Tebbe seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the May Statistical and Financial reports as presented. X. New Business ? 1) Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Budget: David Jones stated we have two items under new business. We brought you the draft budget last month and now it's time to approve the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget. We need a motion and a second. Robert Green made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget. Mary Irvin seconded the motion. Kenneth Cochran asked if there was any discussion. There were no questions or remarks. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget. 2) Mobile CT Lease Agreement: David Jones stated if I can get a motion and a second for a Mobile CT Lease Agreement that's to do with the new equipment that we've got coming in, I'll give some further explanation. The motion was made by Mary Irvin to approve the Mobile CT Lease Agreement. David Norman seconded the motion. David Jones explained its purpose. There were no questions. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the Mobile CT Lease Agreement as presented. XI. Administrative Report ? David Jones gave his report. XII. Medical Staff Recommendations ? June 2026 Medical Staff Recommendations were presented by Brent Leonard, Controller, for Board approval. MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS: 1) Gentry Haughton, DPM - Request Provisional Privileges in the field of Podiatry/Foot and Ankle Surgery for the period of June 23, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 2) Trevor Richard, M.D. - Request Courtesy Privileges in the field of Emergency Medicine for the period of June 23, 2026, through June 30, 2027. MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENT: 1) Grant Breeland, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of June 23, 2026, through October 31, 2028. 2) Amy Federico, DO - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of June 23, 2026, through May 30, 2027. 3) Trivedi Zarna, DO - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of June 23, 2026, through September 30, 2027. 4) Louis Sardenga, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Pathology for the period of June 23, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 5) Jennifer Ngo, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of June 23, 2026, through June 30, 2028. ADVANCE PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS APPOINTMENTS / RE-
APPOINTMENT: 1) James Adams, CRNA - Request Affiliated Privileges in the field of Anesthesia for the period of June 23, 2026, through June 30, 2028. EXTENSION REQUEST: None. VOLUNTARY RESIGNATIONS: 1) Samantha Teer, NP - Voluntary resigns her privileges in the field of General Surgery effective 03/31/2026. A motion was made by Brenda Smith to approve the (2) Medical Staff Appointments, (5) Reappointments, (1) Advance Practice Professional Reappointment and (1) Voluntary Resignations. Jennifer Fant seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the June Medical Staff recommendations as presented. XIII. Executive Session - Kenneth Cochran stated there is no business to be discussed in Executive Session. XIV. Adjourn - There being no further business Kenneth Cochran said I would entertain a motion to adjourn. Robert Green made a motion to adjourn. Thomas Tebbe seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Jennifer Fant, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of adjourning the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
North Caddo Hospital Service District
North Caddo Medical Center
Vivian, Louisiana
David C. Jones, Secretary
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