FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 31, 2025Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana—AVALA Hospital, in partnership with Retina Associates New Orleans, proudly announces that Dr. Stanislav Zhuk has successfully performed Louisiana’s first ENCELTO™ procedure, marking a major advancement in retinal care and personalized medicine in the state. ENCELTO™, developed by Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 23, 2025Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana— In a year when healthcare continues to be tested by shifting policies, rising costs, and workforce instability, one thing is clear: leadership still matters. That’s why the recent recognition of AVALA CEO J. William “Bill” Hankins on Becker’s Hospital […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 8, 2025Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana – AVALA Hospital is proud to be recognized by Louisiana Blue with Blue Distinction® Center+ (BDC+) designations for both Spine Surgery and Knee and Hip Replacement. AVALA is now 1 of only 5 hospitals in Louisiana to hold both […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 30, 2025Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana – AVALA has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2025 honor by New Orleans Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback from a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely […]