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Summer Russum named Community Relations Coordinator at Lane Home Health

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    Summer Chustz Russum has been named Community Relations Coordinator at Lane Home Health.  She will be responsible for the overall marketing efforts, which include community outreach, physician relations, and business development.
    A graduate of Louisiana State University, Russum was previously the Corporate Health Consultant for the Lane Regional Medical Center WellnessWorks program.  Summer and her husband Jeremiah, a Zachary police officer, reside in Zachary.  “This is our home and I am beyond excited to continue contributing to this wonderful community,” said Russum.  “Our fabulous team of nurses, aides and therapists make Lane Home Health the reputable agency that it is.  I couldn’t ask for a better staff to work with.”
    Lane Home Health is the first and only locally owned and operated home health facility in Zachary, with many of its own employees born and raised right here in the Zachary community.  Lane Home Health relies on referral sources from physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and long-term acute care facilities.
    Lane Home Health offers a full range of services.  Home health nurses are available to provide treatments from administering injections and intravenous therapy to diabetic care on a scheduled, routine basis.  Home health aides, under the direction of the nurses, assist the patients with personal care and other routine daily activities.  Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists provide their respective therapeutic services on an intermittent basis.  A Medical Social Worker and Registered Dietitian are also available to educate patients regarding their special needs.  Patient satisfaction is one of Lane Home Health’s ultimate goals.  If you or a loved one is homebound and would benefit from Home Health services, discuss this option with your physician.  We sincerely hope you choose Lane Home Health.
    An affiliate of Lane Regional Medical Center, Lane Home Health has consistently provided exceptional healthcare services to patients in the comfort of their own homes since 1984.  Contact Lane Home Health 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (225) 658-4150.