PUBLIC NOTICE

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

August 28, 2025

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Iberia Medical Center was held on August 28, 2025 in the Boardroom on the Main Campus at 2315 East Main Street in New Iberia, LA.

A quorum was met with the attendance Deacon Roland Jeanlouis, Chairman; Mr. Larry Hensgens, Vice Chairman, Dr. Jose Mata, Mr. Lynn Minvielle, Mr. Eugene J. Sonnier, II, Ms. Catherine Reaves, and Ms. Emily Breaux. Others in attendance included, Ms. Dionne Viator, Chief Executive Officer; Ms. Sandy Morein, Chief Nursing Officer; Ms. Amy Langlinais, Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Jacob Freyou, VP Outpatient Operations & Support Services; and Mr. Andy Shealy, General Council. Not in attendance was: Dr. Carlo Alphonso and Ms. Aquicline Rener-Arnold.

CALL TO ORDER, OPENING PRAYER

Deacon Roland Jeanlouis called the meeting to order at 5:33p.m. Deacon Roland Jeanlouis led the opening prayer.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

Deacon Roland Jeanlouis welcomed Dr. Moses Kitakule to the meeting and offered his congratulations on his new appointment as the new Chief Medical Officer beginning September 1, 2025.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Larry Hensgens moved, Mr. Lynn Minvielle seconded the motion approving the minutes of the meeting held on July 31, 2025. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Ms. Langlinais presented a summary of volume statistics for the month of July 2025.

Mr. Eugene J. Sonnier, II moved, Mr. Lynn Minvielle seconded the motion approving the volume statistics as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

LEADERSHIP REPORT

Ms. Viator presented the Board members with the monthly leadership report update.

The welcome campaign for Dr. Francisco Irizarry is currently underway, utilizing various platforms including print, paid digital, and social media. Facebook views as of August 25, 2025: 256K.

IMC HealthWorks is actively coordinating with employers to schedule onsite workplace flu vaccine clinics. As of August 25, 2025, a total of 521 flu vaccines have been administered for the 2024 season. Clinics have been scheduled with Iberia Parish Government and Metal Shark at both the Jeanerette and Franklin shipyard locations. These onsite clinics provide an important opportunity to cross-promote our service lines, introduce new physicians, and engage directly with our enrolled employer partners through meaningful in-person interactions.

The Orthopedic Quarterly Hip and Knee Treatment Options Seminar was held on August 21, 2025. This one-hour session offered a comprehensive overview of both non-invasive and surgical treatment options for hip and knee pain, including advanced procedures such as MAKO robotic-assisted surgery. The event featured a patient testimonial from Elizabeth Broussard, who shared her experience as a hip replacement patient. The seminar was recorded and will be available for viewing on the IMC YouTube channel and official website.

The Joint Commission Mock Survey was conducted from Monday, August 18 through Friday, August 22, 2025, in collaboration with Nancy Abrusley and Associates. This engagement provided a valuable consultative experience for our organization. Leadership would like to extend their sincere thanks to Deacon Roland Jeanlouis, Catherine Reaves, and Dr. Carlo Alphonso for their participation and support throughout this important process.

In recognition of Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, Iberia Medical Center highlighted its commitment to maternity care and the promotion of breastfeeding. Dr. Damian Delhomme, OB/GYN, and Nurse Practitioner Jillian Henry publicly endorsed breastfeeding and discussed its numerous health benefits for both mothers and infants. Their message was shared in a video that was posted across all social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. The video received 3,221 views on Facebook alone.

The results of the 2025 Best of the Teche awards have been announced, and Iberia Medical Center has been honored as Best Hospital. Several additional recognitions were awarded to members of the IMC team, including Dr. Kurt OBrien and his staff, who were named Best Medical Practice. Individual accolades include Dr. Carlo Alphonso as Best Anesthesiologist, Richard Buddy Howell as Best CRNA, Courtney Dore as Best Occupational Therapist, Rachelle Migues as Best Patient Representative, Dr. Krishna Nagendran as Best Cardiologist, Dr. Son Nguyen as Best Gastroenterologist, Dr. Hemendra Mhadgut as Best Oncologist, and Dr. Seth Rosenzweig as Best Orthopedic Surgeon.

Following discussion, Mr. Lynn Minvielle moved, Mr. Larry Hensgens second the motion to accept the leadership report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Deacon Roland Jeanlouis requested a motion to move into Executive Session. Mr. Larry Hensgens moved, Ms. Emily Breaux seconded the motion to move into Executive Session to discuss the development of marketing strategies and strategic plans pursuant to La. R.S. 46:1071 et seq. Motion carried unanimously. The Board moved into Executive Session at 6:05p.m., and returned to Open Session at 7:45p.m.

STRATEGIC PLANNING, OPERATIONS, ITEM 2025.08.28.A.1 LA RS 46:1073

Item 2025.08.28.A.1, Medical Staff Credentials Report

Ms. Sandy Morein presented the Medical Staff Credentials Report reporting that sectional Chairpersons, Credentials Committee and the Medical Executive Committee have reviewed requests for Medical Staff and APP privileges, initial appointment and reappointment, voluntary relinquishments and resignations. The requests have been recommended, and information was presented to the Board for final approval.

Following discussion of the credentials report, Mr. Larry Hensgens moved, Ms. Eugene J. Sonnier II seconded a motion approving the credentials report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 2025.08.28.A.2, Financial Analysis July 2025

Ms. Amy Langlinais presented the strategic financial analysis for June 2025 to the Board of Commissioners.

Following discussion, Ms. Aquicline Rener-Arnold moved, Mr. Lynn Minvielle seconded the motion approving the June 2025 strategic financial analysis as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 2025.08.28.A.3, FY2026 Proposed Budget

Ms. Amy Langlinais presented the FY2026 Proposed Operating Budget and Capital Expenditure Authorization to the Board of Commissioners.

Following discussion, Ms. Emily Breaux moved, Ms. Catherine Reaves seconded the motion approving the FY2026 Proposed operating Budget and capital expenditure authorization as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 2025.08.28.A.4, Quality and Nurse Leadership Report

Ms. Sandy Morein provided the Board with a report on all the activities in the Nursing and Quality departments.

Following discussion, Mr. Larry Hensgens moved, Ms. Emily Breaux seconded the motion to accept the quality update and nurse leadership report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 2025.08.28.A.5 Capital Request Renovation of Building for Family Practice Clinic

Ms. Viator presented the Board with a proposed capital request for the renovation of building for family practice clinic.

Following discussion, Ms. Catherine Reaves moved, Mr. Lynn Minvielle seconded the motion to approve the capital request for the renovation of the building for the family practice clinic as presented. This authorization of capital expenditure is from cash reserves and is an excess of amounts approved annually as a part of budget process. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 2025.08.28.A.6, Strategic Leadership Report

Ms. Viator presented the Board with this months strategic leadership report.

Following discussion, Mr. Lynn Minvielle moved Mr. Larry Hensgens seconded the motion to accept the Strategic Leadership Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURN

There being no further business to come before the Board, Ms. Catherine Reaves moved Ms. Emily Breaux seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned 7:47 p.m.

Deacon Roland Jeanlouis, Chairman

The cost of this notice is $351.90.

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