A New CEO for Lakeview Hospital
LCMC Health’s Lakeview Hospital in Covington has a new CEO. Benjamin Richaud, who has more than ten years of experience in healthcare management has been appointed.
“Richaud has a strong background in hospital operations, strategic planning and financial management,” the news release reads. “He has served in various leadership positions throughout his career, including his most recent role as CEO of Baptist Medical Center, a 603-bed, flagship hospital within the Baptist Health System (Tenet Healthcare) located in San Antonio, Texas.”
“Ben is a respected healthcare leader with more than a decade of senior leadership experience,” Greg Feirn, CEO of LCMC Health, said in a news release. “His strategic vision and commitment to patient-centered care make him an ideal fit for Lakeview Hospital.”
Ben holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama Birmingham, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He is a North Shore native and is very excited to be working in his own community.
A full-service hospital with 167 beds that serve patients from St. Tammany Parish which include Lacombe, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Covington, Mandeville and Slidell. It has a 24/7 emergency room, a heart center, a surgical institute, a rehabilitation center and a behavioral health center.
“As a North Shore native, I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the exceptional team at Lakeview Hospital,” Richaud said in the news release. “I look forward to working with the talented staff and physicians to continue building upon the hospital’s strong reputation as a leading provider of healthcare services in the region.”
