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From Breakthroughs to Community Care: Looking Back on 2025
Beyond Extraordinary
On this episode, Dr. Toni Flowers, Chief Opportunity and Social Responsibility Officer, and Kristen Gradney, Chief Wellness Officer at LCMC Health, reflect on a year of groundbreaking achievements and community impact. From East Jefferson General Hospital earning heart transplant accreditation to the launch of the Transformational Prostate Cancer Research Center, they explore major strides in cardiology, maternal health, and cancer care. The conversation also highlights the renaming of Manning Family Children’s, pioneering gene therapy for sickle cell disease, and expanded access through Thrive Kids Community Clinic. Beyond clinical innovation, they discuss how LCMC Health showed up for Louisiana during crises—from the Bourbon Street attack to a historic snowstorm—while advancing violence prevention and addressing health disparities. Tune in for an inspiring look at how 2025 shaped the future of care and what it means for the year ahead.
