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JPS Health Network Among the First Five Hospitals Verified in the new Emergency General Surgery Verification Program
JPS Health Network has been recognized as one of the first five hospitals in the country to be verified under the American College of Surgeons' Emergency General Surgery Verification Program (EGS-VP). The program, launched in September 2022, aims to help hospitals maintain the highest emergency general surgery standards.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Twin residents Kyle and Kendall Lewis, MD, matched in the JPS Health Network Family Medicine Residency program. Though wearing matching clothes as kids wasn't their preference, they said this was an opportunity worth matching for.
The doctors grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana State University. Going into medicine wasn't their initial goal, but they found a passion that fostered their commitment to helping others and mentoring young athletes.
Improving Access to Care
In August 2020, the JPS Health Network Center for Epidemiology & Healthcare Delivery Research, Foundation, and Community Health applied for funding from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and National Football League's Crucial Catch Initiative. The aim was to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare services with regard to cancer screenings for patients.
Serving the JPS Community, Together
Dr. Prasanna Kumar, Family Medicine Physician, had been a surgeon for 20 years before joining the JPS Health Network family, receiving most of his medical training in England. Although he had many years of practice, he had to restart his career because training outside of the U.S. wasn't accepted, but it wasn't a difficult decision because he had a passion for patient care.
