Willis Knighton Health is now a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a global network of independent healthcare providers carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources.

“We are honored to expand our existing collaboration with Mayo Clinic as the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network,” said Jaf Fielder, president and CEO of Willis Knighton Health. “We are the first healthcare system in North Louisiana to join the network and consider this the latest step in our efforts to elevate the delivery of high quality care and clinical expertise to our patients.”

Through the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Willis Knighton Health physicians have direct access to Mayo Clinic physicians, along with the latest research, diagnostic and treatment resources. Collaboration is at the core of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, allowing specialists to consult and share resources to complement Willis Knighton physicians’ expertise at no additional cost to patients.

A range of services is available to Willis Knighton physicians through the Mayo Clinic Care Network, including eConsults, which allow doctors to connect electronically with Mayo Clinic specialists on outpatient cases; eBoards, which allow medical teams to discuss complex cases in video conferences with a panel of specialists; AskMayoExpert, an online medical tool with clinical information on a variety of conditions; and a patient education library, which gives members access to Mayo Clinic’s library of more than 2,500 patient education resources.

"We are pleased to welcome Willis Knighton Health into the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says Ryan J. Uitti, M.D., medical director for Mayo Clinic Platform and the Mayo Clinic Care Network. "This collaboration showcases their leadership in regional healthcare delivery, their commitment to excellence, and their readiness to leverage Mayo Clinic resources to benefit patients across the Ark-La-Tex.

About Willis Knighton Health

Willis Knighton Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana, focuses on the health and well-being of the community. It is the largest healthcare provider in north Louisiana with four acute care hospitals and a rehabilitation institute. Willis Knighton’s broad continuum of care includes an extended care center, a skilled nursing center, urgent care centers, health and wellness centers, outpatient diagnostic centers and a master-planned community for senior adults. It is recognized as the region’s technology leader and is home to the state’s only proton therapy center. Willis Knighton’s medical staff of 1,000 includes a broad range of medical specialists, many with academic teaching experience. With more than 7,200 employees, it is the region’s largest nongovernmental employer. Through its unique tithe the bottom line philanthropy Willis Knighton donates a minimum of 10% of its profits to support community projects each year.

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