Acadia St Landry Hospital

06/08/2026

Acadia St. Landry Hospital was built on more than brick and mortar. It was built on leadership, service, and a commitment to this community.

During Healthcare Executives Appreciation Week, we honor the leaders who have helped shape ASLH into what it is today.

Our story started long before today’s leadership team. From the early days of Church Point Sanitarium to the opening of Acadia St. Landry Hospital in 1967, this hospital has been built by people who believed our community deserved care close to home.

Over the years, different leaders have carried that mission through seasons of growth, challenge, change, and hope. Each one played a part in keeping healthcare rooted here in Church Point.

Today, we are grateful for the foundation they helped build. We are also proud to carry that work forward — growing services, supporting our teams, and planning for the future of rural healthcare in our community.

To learn more about the history of Acadia St. Landry Hospital and the people who helped shape it, visit: https://www.aslh.org/about/history/

Looking back, we see dedication.
Looking forward, we see purpose.

The History of Acadia St. Landry Hospital The existence of a hospital in Church Point was due to the efforts of Dr. Ulyssess Joseph “U.J.” Arretteig. Originally from Gibson, Louisiana, Dr. Arretteig graduated from Tulane Medical School in 1912 and chose Duson, Louisiana to be the first site of h...

06/07/2026

We couldn’t let the students have all the fun!

After hosting our AHEC students for a pluck lab, we opened it up for staff too — and even had a few staff kids join in.

It was hands-on, a little messy, and a whole lot of fun. We’re still not sure who enjoyed it more: the kids or Michael.

Thank you to everyone who jumped in, asked questions, and made it such a great experience. Sometimes the best learning happens when you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and get a little uncomfortable.

06/06/2026

Over the last two weeks, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center students from Church Point High School.

They spent time with us learning about healthcare, meeting members of our team, and getting a hands-on experience they probably won’t forget anytime soon — a pluck lab with our CEO, Michael.

We were also glad to welcome our partners from Allegiance Healthcare: Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care and Lamm Home Health & Hospice, who helped give the students a broader look at the many ways healthcare reaches people in our community.

We love being part of this experience each year and helping local students see the opportunities that exist right here at home.

06/05/2026

Fleur de Lis Rural Health Clinic is hiring a CCMA.

We’re looking for someone who knows that a great clinic day takes more than vitals and paperwork. It takes patience, teamwork, organization, and the ability to keep things moving when the waiting room is full and the printer has chosen chaos.

If you’re a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant who enjoys caring for patients, supporting providers, and being part of a team that serves our community every day, this may be the place for you.

Visit www.aslh.org and check out our Careers page for this opportunity and others.

06/04/2026

Six nominations. One message: Small Town, Big Care.

Acadia St. Landry Hospital has been nominated for Best Hospital in the 2026 Acadiana’s Choice Awards. This is our third year in a row to receive this nomination, and after winning Best Hospital two years running, we can honestly say this one still means just as much.

Because to us, this is not just about an award.

It is about the people who walk through our doors every day. The families who trust us in difficult moments. The employees and providers who show up with skill and heart. The leaders and board members who continue working toward a stronger future for local healthcare.

For more than five decades, Acadia St. Landry Hospital has cared for Church Point and the surrounding communities. From emergency care and inpatient services to outpatient care, clinics, therapy, diagnostics, and mental health services, every part of ASLH is connected by the same purpose: keeping quality care close to home.

We are grateful for every nomination, every vote, and every person who continues to believe in what is happening here.

Voting is open daily through June 19 at voteacadiana.com.

Acadia St. Landry Hospital is nominated in six categories:
Best Hospital — Acadia St. Landry Hospital
Primary Care — The Point Primary Care
Family Doctor — Dr. Jacob Clement
Speech Therapy — The Point Pediatric Therapy
Physical Therapy — The Point Pediatric Therapy
Mental Health Services — Acadia St. Landry Hospital

Help us make it three. Vote ASLH in Acadiana’s Choice.

06/03/2026

Small Town, Big Care: The People Behind the Care
Meshee Singleton | Insurance Denials Specialist

Sometimes the advice that changes your life comes from someone who knows you best.

For Meshee Singleton, that advice came from her brother, Brian, who encouraged her to go back to school. She took his advice—and it changed everything.

“I've accomplished so much since then,” she says.

Today, Meshee serves as an Insurance Denials Specialist at Acadia St. Landry Hospital. In a role that requires persistence, problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous learning, she works behind the scenes helping navigate the complex world of insurance denials and reimbursement. What she enjoys most is that no two days are exactly alike.

“You're constantly learning,” she says.

That passion for growth extends beyond her work. A self-described night owl, Meshee enjoys winding down with a cup of tea, journaling, reading novels, or getting lost in a good television series. Mornings are reserved for coffee—and a little extra time to get going.

Outside of work, she channels her creativity into decorating and creating welcoming spaces that feel like home. While many coworkers know her as friendly and outgoing, Meshee admits she is naturally shy.

“People wouldn't think so because they see me laughing and talking with other employees, but I'm actually very shy,” she says.

If she could choose any superpower, it would be teleportation—not for adventure, but for family. She would use it to spend more time with her siblings, nieces, and nephews whenever she wanted.

If her career had taken a different direction, Meshee sees herself as a creator—designing children's books and journals. Still, she is quick to point out that she would never fully leave healthcare behind.

“Once you get the experience of helping people, you're not going to want to leave healthcare.”

When she's not working, you'll often find her enjoying some of Louisiana's simple pleasures—fishing, boat rides, nature walks, or curling up with a good book.

Her advice to anyone just starting out in healthcare reflects the same courage that led her back to school years ago: “If you are afraid to do it, do it anyway. Just believe, and keep going.”

Meshee Singleton's story is a reminder that growth often begins with a single decision—and the courage to take a chance on yourself.

At Acadia St. Landry Hospital, Small Town, Big Care always starts with people like her.

06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Charley Minyard to The Point Pediatric Therapy.

As our pediatric therapy clinic continues to expand, we are excited to welcome Charley to the team as a Provisionally Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow — PL-SLP/CFY. She brings experience as a graduate assistant in communication disorders and as a student clinician, along with a heart for helping children build important communication skills.

When asked what drew her to Acadia St. Landry Hospital, Charley shared that everyone has been so welcoming and that it “feels like home right when you walk in.” That is exactly the kind of spirit we hope every patient and family feels when they come to The Point Pediatric Therapy.

Charley says one of the things she enjoys most about her work is getting to see her patients make progress. She is proud of how much she has developed as a clinician, especially through flexibility and constant learning, and she brings positivity and a genuine ability to connect with patients.

Originally from Lewisburg, Charley enjoys shopping, being with family, spending time on the farm, trying new coffee and food places, and going to the gym.

Welcome to the team, Charley. We are so glad to have you at The Point Pediatric Therapy.

06/01/2026

Today, thanks to the dedication of our employees, providers, leadership, board, and the support of our community, we have been nominated in SIX categories in the 2026 Acadiana's Choice Awards. What makes this recognition so meaningful is came directly from the people we serve.

To us, these nominations represent more than awards. They represent trust. They represent confidence. They represent a community that is recognizing the positive transformation taking place across our hospital and healthcare services.

Thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and allowing us to care for you and your families.

If you'd like to support our team, you can vote daily through June 19th at voteacadiana.com.

06/01/2026

This month, we are proud to celebrate our team members who are marking service milestones with Acadia St. Landry Hospital.

Every year of service represents time spent caring for patients, supporting coworkers, learning, leading, and helping keep healthcare close to home for our community. Whether someone has been here a few years or a few decades, their commitment is part of what makes ASLH special.

To our June honorees, thank you for the work you do, the pride you take in it, and the role you play in carrying out Small Town, Big Care every day.

Please join us in congratulating our team members celebrating service milestones this month.

05/31/2026

Help us wish a very happy birthday to our Acadia St. Landry Hospital team members celebrating in June.

Birthdays give us a chance to celebrate the people who make ASLH what it is — the coworkers, caregivers, problem-solvers, helpers, and friendly faces who show up for our patients and each other every day.
To our June birthdays, we hope your month is filled with a little extra joy, appreciation, and maybe even a good piece of cake.

Happy Birthday from all of us at Acadia St. Landry Hospital!