Friends and team members gathered on Monday, November 3, 2025 to present Gwen Politte, Environmental Services team member, with the Iberia Medical Center PROMISE Award.  Gwen was nominated as she exemplifies the PROMISE standards in the way she conducts herself daily. She is professional and always on time. She shows ownership daily in how she takes care of her 4th floor, not only in the cleaning but also in how she interacts with the clinical staff. She manages up her department and follows...

You’re at higher risk of flu during pregnancy than when you’re not pregnant. That’s because pregnancy naturally suppresses your  immune system , which is your body’s defense against illness.  While flu in pregnancy is serious, it is also a treatable illness. When diagnosed early, pregnancy-safe treatments can help reduce symptoms and shorten the length of the illness. Doctors recommend an annual flu shot for prevention.   Flu shots given during pregnancy help protect both the pregnant mother...

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Pregnancy can be filled with emotions of joy, anxiety, nervousness and excitement. Many changes are...