Shreveport Times
September 25, 2026
North Caddo Medical Center Board Minutes- August 25, 2026
BOARD MEETING: Regular Meeting DATE: August 25, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kenneth Cochran, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael W. Nation, Sr. David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. MEMBERS ABSENT: Jennifer Fant, Adam Oliver. TIME CALLED TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. OTHERS PRESENT: David Jones, CEO, Dakota Robinson, CFO, Drew Burnham, Attorney, Kourtney Tyson, Foundation Director, 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 ? Michael Nation offered the Invocation. Mary Irvin 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. Brenda Smith seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Jennifer Fant, 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 July 28, 2026 - Kenneth Cochran stated we need a motion and a second to approve the minutes of July 28, 2026, with discussion, if any, to follow. Robert Green made a motion to approve the minutes of July 28, 2026, as presented. Thomas Tebbe seconded the motion. There was no discussion or correction noted. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Jennifer Fant, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 2026, as presented. VI. Foundation Report ? Kourtney Tyson, Foundation Director, stated the Gala is coming up this weekend. We still have tickets available. VII. Chief of Staff Report ? David Jones stated Dr. Woods is off today. David Jones said I spoke with Dr. Woods earlier and he stated he didn't have anything outstanding to report. They are still breaking in the second year Residents. Talks continue with Willis Knighton about their Residency Program. VIII. Old Business ? 1) Construction Update: David Jones gave updates. Board discussion followed. IX. Review July Statistics and Financials ? 1) Statistics: Dakota Robinson, CFO, gave an overview of the July statistics with discussion to follow. 2) Financials: Dakota Robinson, CFO, gave the Financial Report. He went over the July financial statements. Michael Nation made a motion to approve the Statistical and Financial reports as presented. Robert Green seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Jennifer Fant, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the July Statistical and Financial reports as presented. X. New Business ? 1) Purchase of Maintenance Truck: David Jones stated if I can get a motion and a second for the Purchase of a Maintenance Truck, I will give more information on that. Mary Irvin made a motion to approve the purchase of a Maintenance Truck. Thomas Tebbe seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Kenneth Cochran called for a vote. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Jennifer Fant, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the purchase of a Maintenance Truck as presented. 2) Approval for Construction of Maintenance Building: David Jones stated we need approval for a Maintenance Building to consolidate Maintenance in one building. If I can get a motion and a second, I will speak more about the dirt work and the building itself. Mary Irvin made a motion to approve the Construction of a Maintenance Building. David Norman seconded the motion.
Discussion followed. The building will be housed on the lot next to the Extended Service Building. After discussion Kenneth Cochran called for a vote. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Jennifer Fant, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the construction of a Maintenance Building as presented. XI. Administrative Report ? David Jones we have applied for a grant, The Rural Health Transformation Program, funded by the Federal Government. This was put into law earlier this year and they dedicated two billion dollars over the next five years to be dedicated to rural areas in rural health care in general. It is filtered through the state so the state controls what you can spend it on. The state came up with programs for where they feel we should be spending this money. We should hear something about that in the next couple of weeks. XII. Medical Staff Recommendations ? August 2026 Medical Staff Recommendations were presented by Dakota Robinson, CFO, for Board approval. MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS: None. MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENT: 1) Yulia Bronstein, M.D. - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Radiology for the period of August 25, 2026, through August 31, 2028. 2) Chi Tai Peter Lau, M.D. - Requests - Courtesy Privileges in the field of Emergency Medicine for the period of August 25, 2026, through August 31, 2028. 3) Christina Le DDS - Requests Courtesy Privileges in the field of Pediatric Dentistry for the period of August 25, 2026, through September 30, 2028. ADVANCE PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENT: 1) Bradley Jones, CRNA - Requests Affiliated Privileges in the field of Anesthesia for the period of August 25,2026, through December 31, 2028. EXTENSION REQUEST: 1) Jody Meek M.D. - Requests extension upon completion of his application. VOLUNTARY RESIGNATIONS: 1) Mary Alfidi, M.D. - Voluntary resigns his Privileges in the field of Radiology effective 08/20/2026. A motion was made by Robert Green to approve the (3) Reappointments, (1) Advance Practice Professionals Reappointment, (1) Extension Request and (1) Voluntary Resignations. Brenda Smith seconded the motion. The vote: Yeas: Kenneth Cochran, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Jennifer Fant, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of approving the August Medical Staff Recommendations as presented. XIII. Executive Session - Kenneth Cochran stated there is no business to be discussed in Executive Session. XIV. Adjourn ? Kenneth Cochran stated before we adjourn, please come to the next meeting at 3:45 p.m. to have new Board pictures made. 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, Robert Green, Mary Irvin, Michael Nation, David Norman, Brenda Smith, Thomas Tebbe. Nays: None. Absent: Jennifer Fant, Adam Oliver. Abstained: None. The vote was unanimous in favor of adjourning the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
North Caddo Hospital Service District
North Caddo Medical Center
Vivian, Louisiana
David C. Jones, Secretary
September 25 2026
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