AVALA News

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 […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 29, 2025Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana – AVALA announces that Becker’s Healthcare has named them one of the 150 top places to work in healthcare for 2025. AVALA is honored to be recognized alongside other distinguished healthcare facilities for its unwavering commitment to prioritizing team […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 29, 2025Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana—Dr. Ronald Segura, with Segura Neuroscience and Pain Center operating at AVALA, implanted the first-ever BIOTRONIK Prospera™ spinal cord stimulator in a Louisiana hospital. This procedure marks a notable step forward in offering patients innovative solutions for intractable pain conditions. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 18, 2025Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana— AVALA is proud to announce that CEO J. William “Bill” Hankins has been included on Becker’s Hospital Review’s prestigious Great Leaders to Know list for 2025. This recognition highlights his decades-long commitment to healthcare leadership, strategic innovation, and patient-centered […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2025Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana – AVALA announces that Becker’s Healthcare has named them one of Louisiana’s top recommended hospitals! Out of the thirteen Louisiana hospitals mentioned, AVALA is proud to be featured as one among several excellent healthcare institutions, further displaying our commitment […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 17, 2024Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com Covington, Louisiana— Becker’s Hospital Review, a national healthcare reporting organization, honored AVALA Chief Medical Officer, K. Samer Shamieh, MD by including him in their list of “180 CMOs to Know”. This recognition underscores Dr. Shamieh’s pivotal role in steering AVALA’s strategic […]