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Join us for delicious daily lunches all month long!
05/03/2026

Join us for delicious daily lunches all month long!

Happy Occupational Therapy Month to our amazing OT, Melissa! Your dedication and compassion make a difference every day....
04/29/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month to our amazing OT, Melissa! Your dedication and compassion make a difference every day. Occupational therapists focus on improving strength and coordination in the upper extremities, fine motor skills, and helping patients safely perform daily living activities. We appreciate all that you do!

Huge congratulations to Dr. Mark St. Cyr! 🎉In his 7th Boston Marathon appearance, Dr. St. Cyr set a new personal best—be...
04/27/2026

Huge congratulations to Dr. Mark St. Cyr! 🎉

In his 7th Boston Marathon appearance, Dr. St. Cyr set a new personal best—beating his previous time by over 4 minutes and finishing the 130th race in 3:29:36 (that’s an impressive 8-minute mile pace)!

What an amazing accomplishment and a true testament to dedication, discipline, and heart. So proud of you, Dr. St. Cyr! 🏅👏

Happy (belated) Administrative Professionals Day to Julia! Thank you for consistently going above and beyond and for the...
04/24/2026

Happy (belated) Administrative Professionals Day to Julia! Thank you for consistently going above and beyond and for the dedication and organization you bring to our team each day. We appreciate all that you do!

We’re proud of our employees who participated in the “Love the Boot” event to help clean up our parish and beautify our ...
04/23/2026

We’re proud of our employees who participated in the “Love the Boot” event to help clean up our parish and beautify our streets. Thank you to all the dedicated citizens who took the time to make a difference in our community!

Happy HIM Week! Thank you to our Health Information Management professionals for your commitment to accuracy, privacy, a...
04/22/2026

Happy HIM Week! Thank you to our Health Information Management professionals for your commitment to accuracy, privacy, and quality care. We appreciate you every day!

GIVE FOR GOOD has started! Here’s your opportunity to support the Claiborne Healthcare Foundation and CMMC. Give For Goo...
04/21/2026

GIVE FOR GOOD has started! Here’s your opportunity to support the Claiborne Healthcare Foundation and CMMC.

Give For Good 2026, led by the Community Foundation of North Louisiana, is an online giving event supporting area non-profits across North Louisiana. Early giving begins TODAY (April 21) and runs thru May 5.
www.giveforgoodnla.org/organization/Claiborne-Healthcare-Foundation

*Your donation is tax-deductible!*

We're celebrating our incredible Lab Department — our MLAs, MLTs, phlebotomists, and our wonderful lab manager! Thank yo...
04/21/2026

We're celebrating our incredible Lab Department — our MLAs, MLTs, phlebotomists, and our wonderful lab manager! Thank you for the essential work you do behind the scenes every day to support our patients and care teams!

Patient Access Week was April 5–11, and we still want to take a moment to celebrate and recognize our amazing team! Than...
04/14/2026

Patient Access Week was April 5–11, and we still want to take a moment to celebrate and recognize our amazing team! Thank you for being the welcoming first step in every patient’s journey and for the incredible work you do every day.

HOMER HOME OPENS DOORS TO FUTURE DOCTORSCommunity generosity helps bring medical students—and expanded care—to Claiborne...
04/09/2026

HOMER HOME OPENS DOORS TO FUTURE DOCTORS
Community generosity helps bring medical students—and expanded care—to Claiborne

HOMER, La. — A quiet neighborhood on North Main Street is playing an important role in shaping the future of rural healthcare.

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Monroe, which welcomed its first class of students in 2020, was founded with a clear mission: train physicians to serve in rural and underserved communities. Located on the campus of the University of Louisiana Monroe, the four-year osteopathic medical school offers the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and emphasizes hands-on clinical experience in communities that need it most.

That mission found a natural partner in Claiborne Memorial Medical Center (CMMC), which began hosting VCOM students for clinical rotations in 2023. The partnership created new opportunities for both the hospital and the parish—but also introduced a critical challenge: housing for incoming medical students.

Enter James and Joyce Colvin, longtime residents of Homer.

As the couple prepared to downsize in retirement, they learned of the hospital’s need. Seeing an opportunity to support both healthcare and their community, the Colvins offered to sell their fully furnished home—just minutes from CMMC—to the hospital at below appraised value.

Their decision proved pivotal.

In February 2024, the first group of VCOM students arrived in Homer for their clinical rotations. Since then, the Colvin home—a charming 100-year-old, three-bedroom, two-bath residence—has welcomed more than 45 medical students to Claiborne Parish.

During their time in Homer, students gain real-world experience working in the CMMC Emergency Department and at several of the hospital’s Rural Health Clinics. The rotations not only enhance medical training but also bring additional support to local healthcare providers.

Hospital officials say the impact extends beyond education.

“This partnership strengthens our ability to care for our community while helping train the next generation of physicians,” CEO Tina Haynes noted. “Access to housing made all the difference.”

For the Colvins, the contribution is a lasting investment in the future of healthcare in their hometown. And for Homer, a single home has become much more than a residence—it’s now a gateway for young physicians to serve, learn, and potentially return to rural communities like Claiborne Parish.

As VCOM continues to grow and send students into the field, partnerships like the one in Homer highlight how local generosity and forward-thinking collaboration can make a meaningful difference in addressing rural healthcare needs.

Pictured L to R: Alex Simmons (Houston, TX); Wasif Syed (Houston, TX); and Cassie Halford (Shreveport, LA)

Also pictured: A “Welcome” sign in the living room is signed by all of the medical students who have called this house home.

VCOM-Louisiana - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

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620 E College Street
Homer, LA
71040

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+13189272024

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