Special to
L’Observateur

LUTCHER — St. James Parish Hospital leaders recently attended the Louisiana Hospital Association’s Annual Fall Conference and Pelican Awards Luncheon, where the hospital won seven prestigious awards.

St. James Parish Hospital won six awards for the planning and marketing of its 2013 Community Benefit “Story Book” and its annual Pink Ribbon Event.

Director of Marketing Kassie Roussel was presented a “Best of Show” Award for the creative writing of the hospital’s Community Benefit Report.

Roussel was also invited to serve on the LHA Public Relations and Marketing Board of Directors.

LHA Pelican Awards recognize excellence in hospital public relations and marketing with the goal to improve the quality and effectiveness of hospital communications.

St. James Parish Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited, full-service facility providing health care to the community since 1955.