I would like to take this opportunity to personally welcome you to view the STPH Web site. I am very proud of the reputation and respect STPH has earned since the doors first opened in 1954. As the President / CEO of STPH, I am very fortunate to have what I think is the best group of physicians, employees, board members and volunteers as part of our working family.

I invite you to scroll through our Web site to learn more about us. If you cannot find what you are looking for, wish to comment on your stay or have any suggestion to make for the Hospital or our Web site, I am available. My phone number is (985) 898-4018, and my e-mail address is president@stph.org . I may not be able to respond to your e-mail requests in real time, but I will answer all your requests.

We are in the midst of the largest and most comprehensive construction project in the history of STPH. Technology is changing very rapidly in the areas of information and communication, as well as diagnostic and surgical interventions. Currently there have been more changes in the areas of healthcare, than in the entire history of medicine. The future holds even more profound changes relative to our general health and disease management. Many disorders are now being treated without the need for major invasive surgery and it appears that this trend will continue.

Figures just released yesterday indicate that we are living longer than ever in recorded history. The average life span is now almost 77 years of age.

I invite you to visit our site and use the information as a resource tool regarding your health and well being.

Patti Ellish RN, MHA
President / CEO STPH