Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

04/03/2026

Don’t miss your chance to register for the Palmetto GBA Spring Hospice Webinar at the discounted member rate of $95.

Early Bird Rate Ends April 13!

🗓 April 20, 2026
🕒 12:30–4:00 PM
🎤 Facilitated by Charles Canaan & Dan George

🔐 Members must log in to receive discounted pricing.
Register now and join us for an afternoon of valuable insights!

https://lmhpco.org/events/register.aspx?id=2053280&itemid=cd280d13-88c2-4247-9aee-fda8824e8317

03/04/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Jamey Boudreaux! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating Jamey. A true champion for hospice and palliative care and someone who brings laughter, dedication and leadership to everything he does.

We’re grateful for your commitment to serving providers, patients and families across Louisiana and Mississippi. We hope your birthday is filled with cake, celebration, and at least one well-deserved break!

Help us wish Jamey a fantastic year ahead! 🎉👏

02/25/2026

Today!

Dr. Autrey invites all who are interested in being part of the re-organized Consortium to join the first meeting:
📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of pediatric palliative care across our region.

02/17/2026

✨ Get to Know LMHPCO ✨

Meet Tiwana O’Rear, Ex Officio President of the LMHPCO Board

As the Chief Operations Officer for Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS and a proud North Mississippi native, Tiwana has dedicated her career to hospice and palliative care. She leads with both compassion and expertise. Since joining Sanctuary in 2010, she has provided oversight for both administrative and clinical operations, guiding a team deeply committed to patient and family care.

Tiwana earned her Certified Hospice Administrator designation in 2011, and has served on the LMHPCO Board since 2014. She is also a long-time champion for the Alliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care.

Tiwana has continued to grow her leadership through advanced certifications from the University of North Alabama and CAHSAH. For her, hospice is more than a profession—it’s a calling and a reflection of her Southern-rooted belief in caring for the vulnerable with dignity and love.💙

02/12/2026

💙 Bereavement Coordinators’ Support Meeting 💙

LMHPCO invites all Bereavement Coordinators to join us for our Quarterly Support Meeting — a dedicated space to connect, share ideas, discuss challenges, and support one another in this important work.
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 3:00 PM

This meeting is designed to encourage collaboration, provide practical insights, and strengthen bereavement programs across our region.

🔗 Register here:
https://lmhpco.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=25091796

We look forward to seeing you and continuing to build a strong community of support.

02/10/2026

🌟 Get to Know LMHPCO 🌟

Meet Dr. Susan Nelson, a dedicated leader in advancing palliative and supportive care across Louisiana and beyond.

Dr. Nelson is Chair, LaPOST Coalition, working to raise awareness about “What Matters Most” conversations (advance care planning) and the LaPOST document for those living with serious illness. She serves as System Chair of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, and Bioethics for Ochsner Health, and as Medical Director of Palliative Care for Ochsner Health Network.

Board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, and hospice & palliative medicine, Dr. Nelson is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the American College of Physicians (ACP). She collaborates with the Louisiana Department of Health on dementia and aging projects and is the President of the National POLST Collaborative.

Dr. Nelson has devoted her career to education, patient advocacy, and improving quality of life for patients and families.

We are grateful for her leadership and commitment to LMHPCO’s mission! 💙

02/03/2026

🌟 Get to Know LMHPCO 🌟

Meet Kalisa Mickell - Board Appointed Palliative Care Expert

We are honored to spotlight Kalisa Mickell, NP, ACHPN, palliative care nurse practitioner at North Mississippi Medical Center - Tupelo. With over 20 years of nursing experience, Kalisa has served patients and families across a variety of healthcare settings. At NMMC, she provides compassionate care for those facing chronic and terminal illnesses and completed the Advanced Practice Clinician Fellowship.

Kalisa also serves on the NMMC Ethics Committee and the UAB Medicine Southeast Institute for Innovation in Palliative and Supportive Care Committee. She works with the North Mississippi Health Services Department of Strategy to advance health equity and raise community awareness of conditions impacting minority populations.

💙 She is passionate about addressing health disparities and ensuring equitable care for all.

02/01/2026

We’re excited to share that Dr. Ashley Autrey, who leads the Palliative Care team at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, will guide the Gulf States Pediatric Consortium in 2026.

Dr. Autrey invites all who are interested in being part of the re-organized Consortium to join the first meeting:
📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of pediatric palliative care across our region.

01/29/2026

Membership Reminder for 2026

To avoid any interruption in LMHPCO services and support, your 2026 membership dues must be received by February 28, 2026.

Your membership ensures continued access to education, advocacy, regulatory guidance, and vital resources that support hospice and palliative care across Louisiana and Mississippi.

Need assistance with your renewal?
📧 Email: 2026 Membership Issue to jboudreaux@lmhpco.org
📞 Call: 888.546.1500 (option 6)

Thank you for being an essential part of the LMHPCO community and for helping us continue our mission of compassionate care.

01/27/2026

Join us for Brand + Service Excellence x Sales Strategy = Growth, part two of our three-part webinar miniseries revisiting key conversations from the 2025 Alliance Annual Meeting & Expo, taking place this Thursday.

In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, organizations must balance serving more patients while maintaining the highest standards of care. In this webinar, Carla Davis, Executive in Residence at Cressey & Company, and Christina Andrews, Associate VP of Professional Services Partnerships at Axxess, will provide actionable insights to help you expand your impact, elevate care quality, and strengthen your presence in the community.

👉 Register now: https://myalliance.allianceforcareathome.org/events/event-details/?id=5844ffb7-4eca-f011-ad8f-6045bd81deca

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

🌟 Get to Know LMHPCO 🌟

Meet Dr. Danielle McMechan, MD – Board Appointed Palliative Care Expert

Dr. McMechan is the Medical Director at The Hospice of Baton Rouge and Palliative Care Physician at Our Lady of the Lake. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine and brings a deep passion for all aspects of healthcare. She was the first graduate of LSU Health Science Center Baton Rouge’s Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship—a milestone that reflects her dedication to advancing end-of-life care. Her excellence has been recognized through honors such as Pediatrics Resident of the Year (2015) and the Rick Schuman Award for Excellence in Family Medicine (2017).

In addition to her leadership in hospice care, Dr. McMechan has seven years of experience in hospital medicine across both community-based and academic centers, giving her a well-rounded perspective on patient care.

Dr. McMechan’s commitment to compassion, excellence, and innovation continues to shape the future of hospice and palliative care in Louisiana. 💙