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LERN assists hospitals and emergency response teams by coordinating delivery of patients to the most

The Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) is an agency of state government created by the Louisiana Legislature in 2004 charged with the responsibility of developing and maintaining a statewide system of care coordination for patients suddenly stricken by serious traumatic injury or time-sensitive illness (such as heart attack and stroke). It is a system also designated to serve as a vital healthcare resource in the face of larger scale emergencies and natural disasters. Getting to the right place at the right time to receive the right care is a matter of life or death for these patients.

10/24/2025

🚧Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens 15-18 in the US. 🚧 A few simple safe driving habits can make all the difference:
✅ Always buckle up, every trip, every time
📵 Keep phones down and eyes on the road
🚫 Never drive impaired or ride with someone who is
🚗 Follow the speed limit and drive responsibly

10/24/2025

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week Tip 🚌 School buses carry our most precious passengers and it is every drivers responsibility to help keep our roads safe. Whether you’re on your morning commute or heading home after work, remember:

🚨 Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm mean STOP.
🚗 Drivers in both directions must stop on two-lane roads.
🚦 Stay alert in school zones and neighborhoods, kids may be crossing unexpectedly.

10/23/2025

🚌 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! (October 20–24) 🚌 Every day, thousands of students across Louisiana ride the bus to and from school and their safety depends on all of us. Whether you’re a driver, parent, or student, we each play a role in keeping our roads and school zones safe.

➡️ Drivers: Stop for flashing red lights and extended stop arms, it’s the law.
➡️ Students: Stay alert around buses and always wait for your driver’s signal before crossing.
➡️ Parents: Talk with your children about safe behaviors at the bus stop.

10/23/2025

✨ Spotted: LERN at the North Oaks Trauma Symposium ✨ LERN was proud to participate in the 2025 North Oaks Health System Trauma Symposium, where healthcare professionals from across the region came together to share knowledge, strengthen trauma care practices, and collaborate on ways to improve outcomes for patients across Louisiana. It was a great day! 👏 👏 👏

10/22/2025

🚙 It's National Teen Driver Safety Week 🚙 Each October the National Safety Council observes National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 19-25) to call attention to the challenges teen drivers face and to explore how we can all keep each other safe behind the wheel.

👉 Parents, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers great resources and conversation guides online to help talk with your teen driver about safe driving.
➡ https://www.nhtsa.gov/teen-driving/parents-talk-your-teen-driver-about-safe-driving

10/22/2025

🚨EMS In-Service in Winnsboro! 🚨 LERN was excited to take part in an EMS In-Service hosted by Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service and facilitated by Janice Posey. Participants received updates on LERN initiatives, stroke care, and rural trauma. All vital topics supporting quality emergency care across Louisiana.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible - Jamin Rankin and Kacie Campbell with Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, Emily McGee with the ULM College of Pharmacy, and Chasity Smith with Air Evac 100 - Rayville, La. THANK YOU! 👏 👏 👏

10/21/2025

💡Spotlight: Rural Trauma Team Development Course💡 We are grateful for the collaborative team of Jamin Rankin, Dr. Joann Alley, Jamie Florentine, and Deborah Spann who recently conducted a great Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) at Richardson Medical Center. 👏👏👏

A special THANK YOU to the Living Well Foundation for helping provide the equipment that made this training possible. 🙌 🙌 🙌

Developed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT), RTTDC improves the quality of care in rural communities by developing a timely, organized, and systemic response to the care of the trauma patient. The course emphasizes a team approach to the initial assessment, resuscitation and transfer of the trauma patient in a systemized, concise manner.

10/20/2025

❤ This Monday make every move count ❤ You can reach some pretty big goals over time as small daily steps can add up to huge strides. Let your feet take you places you never thought possible! Check out these daily move tips from American Heart Association | American Heart Association - Louisiana.

10/17/2025

✨ Spotted: LERN at the Ochsner LSU Shreveport Trauma Symposium ✨ The LERN team was honored to join Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport for their Annual Trauma Symposium. A special thank you to the OLSU team for the invitation and their continued partnership in strengthening trauma care across Louisiana.

Check out LERN Region 7 commission member Craig Menefee in action sharing LERN's mission and resources with attendees! 👏👏👏

10/16/2025

❤️ Today is National Restart A Heart Day ❤️ Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, anytime and knowing how to respond could help save a life. Partnership for a Healthier Southwest Louisiana encourage everyone to download the PulsePoint app. The app alerts users when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest so CPR can begin before first responders arrive. Together we can create a community ready to respond when every second counts.

Take action today:
❤️ Learn CPR
📲 Download the PulsePoint app
📍 Locate and register AED machines in your community

10/15/2025

LERN and Rapides Regional Medical Center recently hosted a Stroke Field Trip for stroke coordinators from the Lake Charles and Lafayette areas, along with ED nursing staff. Participants had the opportunity to see Rapides' stroke process first hand. It was an inspiration to witness hospitals collaborating, sharing best practices, and learning from each other. 👏 👏 👏

A special thank you to Toni Burton, Stroke Coordinator at Rapides Regional Medical Center, and Cynthia Cimini, former Stroke Coordinator, for hosting this informative and encouraging visit! THANK YOU! 🙌

10/14/2025

💙 October is Safe Sleep Month 💙 Practicing safe sleep is one of the most simple and effective ways to keep babies healthy and safe. Consider the following ways to create a safer, more restful space for your baby:

✅ Always place your baby on their back to sleep
✅ Use a firm, flat sleep surface free of soft bedding and toys
✅ Keep baby’s sleep area in your room, but not in your bed
✅ Dress baby in a wearable blanket or onsie

For more information, visit:
➡ https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/sleep-safety

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