On this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with Dr. Marc Matrana of Ochsner Baton Rouge. Dr. Matrana talks about his life as a medical oncologist, where medicine is today versus where it used to be, and his role at Ochsner. 

On this Episode of What’s What BR, we meet with new guest, Erin Monroe Wesley, Communications Market Vice President. Wesley talks about working in her position, Cox Mobile, and the Cox Family. 

In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with Dr. Luz Randolph, Executive Director of City Year. Dr. Luz Randolph talks about City Year, an educational non-profit program focused on gathering young adults to fuel the movement to make schools and communities successful. 

In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with new guest Desiree Dawson, Cardiologist at Ochsner Baton Rouge. Dr. Dawson talks about heart health, lifestyle changes, and other health issues. 

In this episode of What's What BR, we meet with Dr. Rosa Folgar of Ochsner Baton Rouge. Dr. Folgar discusses her role at Ochsner, lifestyle and wellness programs, and finding a health plan that works for you. 

In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with returning guest Adam Knapp of Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Knapp discusses the unemployment rate, healthcare, and expectations for the BRAC Five-Year-Plan.

In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with first-time guest Samuel Heisman of Great Hearts Academies. Heisman describes his role as the founding head of school at Great Hearts Harveston, as well as Great Hearts’ value proposition of “classical education.” We also discuss the progress of Louisiana’s first Great Hearts Academy, which is set to open in August of 2023.

In this episode of What’s What BR we meet with first-time guest Dr. Russo, a gastroenterologist and regional medical director of Ochsner Baton Rouge. Dr. Russo discusses his role and the physician-led environment Ochsner has created. We also discuss what can be done to take preventive measures regarding gastrointestinal diseases, as well as when it is appropriate to visit your gastroenterologist for screenings.

In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with returning guest Teri Casso of the St. Elizabeth Foundation. Teri discusses her role at St. Elizabeth’s Foundation and their mission. St. Elizabeth Foundation’s mission is to provide maternity and adoption services for women in crisis pregnancies and families who wish to adopt. We discuss the changes that have resulted in adoption this year, as well as the work and preparation St. Elizabeth Foundation must do to anticipate these changes for women and adoption.

In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with first-time guest, Dr. Kenny Cole. Dr. Cole discusses his role as System Vice President of Clinical Improvement and his efforts to improve clinical care for patients, providers, and care teams. We also discuss in detail the new Ochsner 65 Plus clinic.