Wilbur Allain Memorial Stellar Award Presented

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Wilbur Allain Memorial Stellar Award Presented

October 15, 2026

Friends and team members gathered on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 to formally recognize and congratulate Lori Langley, RN, recipient of the Wilbur Allain Memorial Stellar Award.

Lori exemplifies professional nursing through exceptional clinical knowledge, bedside skills, critical thinking, compassionate care, and a commitment to doing what is right for every patient. She shows professionalism in the fast-paced and unpredictable environment of emergency nursing, she demonstrates knowledge, is dependable, and is focused on providing exceptional care to every patient. She serves as a role model with doctors, nurses, ancillary staff, patients, and families.

Lori is respectful as she treats patients and her team with dignity and compassion. As an experienced emergency nurse and preceptor, Lori creates an environment where new nurses feel comfortable asking questions and developing their skills. She shares knowledge and challenges new nurses to become stronger clinicians.

The Wilbur B. Allain STELLAR Award recognizes nurses who make a meaningful difference through exceptional care, leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the nursing profession. Lori embodies these qualities every day.

This award is dedicated to our clinical personnel who consistently demonstrate excellence in patient care, embodying the highest standards of professionalism, compassion, and expertise. Named after Wilbur Allain, a revered figure in our organization who epitomized dedication to clinical excellence, this award aims to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of our clinical staff and direct caregivers.

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IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES DR. ARDEN LAGRONE

Sep 4

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Iberia Medical and the Physician Practice Network welcome Dr. Arden LaGrone, Family Medicine physician, to the medical community. Dr. LaGrone joins Drs. Joe Proctor, Keidra Welch-Spencer, and Jacques Villien, and Tabitha Underwood, Nurse Practitioner, in practice at their Iberia Medical Center North Campus office at 520 N. Lewis Street, Suite 203 and 204.

Dr. LaGrone earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans. She completed her residency at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. LaGrone is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. LaGrone to our medical staff and to our community. Dr. LaGrone brings valuable experience and a commitment to offering compassionate, comprehensive care for patients and families,” states Dionne Viator, CEO.

Dr. LaGrone is scheduled to begin seeing patients on October 1, and the practice is currently accepting appointments and scheduling new patients.

For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. LaGrone: 337.364.4738.