We’re kicking off Season Two with host Dr. Toni Flowers and special guest Dr. Jeffrey Elder, Chief Medical Officer of University Medical Center New Orleans and an emergency medicine physician. Together, they explore how LCMC Health prepares for one of the city’s biggest and most iconic seasons: Mardi Gras. From managing massive crowd influxes and common parade-day injuries to preparing for large-scale emergencies, Dr. Elder shares how LCMC Health teams train year-round to keep residents and visitors safe.

The conversation also highlights LCMC Health’s partnership with the New Orleans Health Department, including first aid stations along parade routes, emergency preparedness, and the ways care extends beyond hospital walls during Carnival season. Plus, a look at how LCMC Health employees embrace the spirit of Mardi Gras—both as caregivers and community members.

Join us as we launch Season Two with an inside look at emergency readiness, community collaboration, and what it takes to keep the Carnival season joyful and safe for all.

New episodes drop the second Tuesday of every month.

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.

On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Dr. Toni Flowers, Chief Opportunity and Social Responsibility Officer at LCMC Health, sits down with Dr. Robin McGoey, Corporate Chief Academic Officer. Together, they dive into LCMC Health’s expansive academic partnerships with LSU Health, Tulane University, and other institutions—and how these collaborations are shaping the future of healthcare in Louisiana. From building a strong physician pipeline to advancing clinical research and improving patient care, this conversation explores why academic medicine truly equals better health. 

On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Dr. Candace Robinson, Chief Medical Officer at Touro, sits down with Dr. Takeisha Davis, President and CEO of New Orleans East Hospital. Together, they explore the critical role of health literacy in improving patient outcomes and advancing health equity across the Greater New Orleans community. From her beginnings in public health to her leadership at LCMC Health, Dr. Davis shares how understanding, communication, and empowerment can transform the way patients experience care. They discuss the barriers that keep communities from fully accessing their health potential, the programs bridging those gaps, and why true healing starts when patients and providers speak the same language. 

On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Kristen Gradney, Chief Wellness Officer for LCMC Health, sits down with Dr. Oliver Sartor, Director of the Transformational Prostate Cancer Research Center at East Jefferson General Hospital. Together, they explore the urgent realities of prostate cancer in Louisiana and across the nation—unpacking the importance of early screening, the power of personalized care, and the groundbreaking therapies reshaping survival and quality of life for men. From molecularly targeted radiation to cutting-edge immunotherapy, Dr. Sartor shares his vision for transforming prostate cancer care and why listening to patients is just as vital as leading the science.

On this special episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Dr. Peter DeBlieux, Emergency Physician, and Charlotte Parent, RN, MHCM, Vice President of Business Development at University Medical Center New Orleans, reflect on UMC’s 10-year anniversary. They share how Hurricane Katrina became the catalyst for UMC’s development and how the hospital has grown into a cornerstone of care and innovation for the region. 

On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, CJ Marbley, New Orleans East Hospital COO & CNO  and University Medical Center New Orleans VP, Nursing Operations will dive into men's health and the importance of that "90,000-mile checkup."

On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Alyana Samai, VP of Neuroscience, will dive into the exceptional stroke care provided at our adult hospitals. 

On this episode of Beyond Extraordinary, Rob Calhoun, our Senior VP of Hospital Services, joins us to explore his vision and growth strategies for our service lines.

LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn joins us to introduce our system and share a little about who we are, what we do, and how we are going beyond extraordinary to care for our community.