Amanda recently started a small program to visit local nursing homes and give manicures to the residents - a program she has named "Manicures that Matter.” She collected donations of nail polish and other supplies to make this project a reality. She specifically made sure to collect pre-made manicure sets that make it much easier to apply the nail polish to patients with arthritis or tremors, keeping in mind the difficulties these patients would have with regular nail polish. While there has been some difficulty in trying to visit different nursing homes due to COVID restrictions, she and a group of friends have gone to Magnolia Manor twice and plan on visiting biweekly as their schedules permit. Something that started as part of the MSII community service assignment became a passion project for Amanda, and she hopes that she can expand to visit more local nursing facilities in the future.    

Dr. Brantley is an extremely hardworking resident and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She is dedicated to her patients and committed to the future of our program. She has recently done an excellent job organizing and assisting with improvements in our virtual interview process. She does it all with a smile on her face! Congratulations, Dr. Brantley! You are awesome! - LSUHS Resident Council

Dr. Nick George (PGY-4 Internal Medicine / Pediatrics) was one of the best residents I have encountered thus far. He genuinely includes students as a part of the treatment team allowing us to learn important clinical skills. Each day he took time to teach us whichever area we felt weak in and patiently answered every question we had. I left his team a better clinician. Every patient under his care got his full attention and respect. It was incredible to watch him connect so easily with patients and those involved in the patients' care. He is an exceptional example of the type of physician I strive to be - competent, confident, and compassionate.

LaTora Green is a Financial Aid Counselor in the Office of Student Financial Aid. She is innovative and consistently strives to enhance the student experience. She plays an integral role in the department’s new automation and communication processes. In addition to her challenging job duties, LaTora serves on the Executive Board and Chairs the Training Committee for the Louisiana Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (LASFAA). LaTora was recently named The Rookie of the Year by LASFAA and will receive an award at the Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SWASFAA) regional conference on November 4, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. SWASFAA and LASFAA will contribute $250 for a $500 total scholarship award made to LSU Health Shreveport in recognition of LaTora’s volunteerism in the state of Louisiana.