Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Honored as LSRC Hospital of the Year
June 11, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA — Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center has been named the 2025 “Hospital of the Year” in the 200+ beds category by the Louisiana Society for Respiratory Care (LSRC). This award was presented at the LSRC’s 53rd Annual Conference, recognizing the hospital’s exceptional commitment to respiratory care excellence, clinical innovation, and community health impact.
The LSRC Hospital of the Year Award honors healthcare institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance in patient care, staff development, and community outreach. Criteria include the percentage of staff with Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials, use of therapist-driven protocols, blood gas lab efficiency, staff retention, and involvement in community health initiatives.
“This recognition affirms the dedication of our entire team to delivering the highest standard of care,” said Chuck Spicer, president of Our Lady of the Lake Health. “It also reflects our unwavering commitment to the mission on which we were founded: extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through patient-centered care for those who need it most. And our respiratory therapy professionals play a vital role in helping us deliver on this commitment to compassionate care every day.”
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), is the largest private medical center in Louisiana, with more than 900 licensed beds. The hospital serves over 820,000 outpatients annually and is home to the region’s only Level I trauma center.
“Our success is built on a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration across all disciplines,” said Christopher Thomas, MD, Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, FMOLHS . “We are proud of our team’s efforts and are honored to be recognized for our commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing community health.”
The LSRC award highlights the hospital’s commitment to excellence in respiratory care, including advanced clinical protocols, ongoing staff education, and community outreach programs such as smoking cessation clinics and health fairs.
For more information about Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and its respiratory care services, visit ololrmc.com.
About Our Lady of the Lake Health
Our Lady of the Lake Health is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than 7,500 employees committed to serving the Capital Region and building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. With an 800-bed Regional Medical Center, a dedicated Children’s Hospital, a 78-bed hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana, two freestanding emergency rooms in outlying parishes, and a 600+ provider Physician Group, Our Lady of the Lake Health provides comprehensive healthcare services for common to complex conditions. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is a primary teaching site for graduate medical education programs in partnership with LSU, and is recognized in the areas of heart and vascular, trauma and emergency care, stroke, cancer care, minimally invasive procedures, and more. Our Lady of the Lake is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit ololrmc.com.