Louisiana officially declared May 19 as Woman’s Hospital Day in recognition of the hospital’s remarkable milestone—delivering its 400,000th baby on March 15, 2025. Woman’s Hospital President and CEO Rene Ragas joined Governor Jeff Landry, Senator Franklin Foil, Representative Barbara Freiberg, and other state leaders at the Capitol to celebrate the announcement. Senator Foil and Rep. Freiberg authored resolutions in their respective chambers to honor the hospital’s legacy of care. Ragas thanked lawmakers for the recognition, reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to serving women and infants. The proclamation celebrates over 50 years of compassionate, high-quality healthcare for Louisiana families. ■ womans.org
Woman’s Hospital Day Recognized
