A new article published in the peer-reviewed medical journal JAMA Cardiology points to the need for individualized behavioral counseling to help patients change unhealthy lifestyles to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially for those within underserved or socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

A Louisiana native, Fernandez has demonstrated over 20 years of successful managed care leadership experience – much of that in the Medicare Advantage industry.

St. Bernard Parish Hospital (SBPH) has named Alanna “Lani” Fast as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 31, 2022.