COVINGTON – Louisiana’s Committee of 100 for Economic Development has selected St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman to serve as a member for 2024.
Founded in 1992, C100 is the state’s business roundtable, serving as a catalyst for positive change in government, education and the economy to improve the quality of life for all people in Louisiana. Its membership includes senior executives of leading public and private companies, as well as university presidents from across the state.
In addition to business and industry support and growth, C100 engages its membership in influencing state public policy issues focusing on economic development, workforce/ education, and insurance reform.
“Joan brings talent, experience and a passion for Louisiana that will further C100’s efforts in economic development,” said Adam Knapp, CEO of C100. “We welcome her expanse of experience and accomplishments that will greatly enrich C100 being the catalyst for positive change in Louisiana.”
Coffman has served since 2018 as chief executive of the Covington-based St. Tammany Health System.
Founded in 1954, the health system is today anchored by the 281-bed full-service acute-care St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Additionally, it cares for the Northshore community with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, state-of-the-art surgical and cardiac services, primary and specialty care, emergency services , home health/hospice/palliative care, wound care and other services at more than two dozen sites spread across western St. Tammany Parish.
That includes its award-winning Women’s Pavilion; the regionally decorated Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion; and St. Tammany Cancer Center – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center, which STHS operates jointly with strategic partner Ochsner Health.
Under Coffman’s leadership, St. Tammany Health System has consistently earned local, regional and national recognition for safety, quality and patient experience as part of its mission to develop a highly efficient and effective care delivery model that maintains the health of the community and improves clinical outcomes for the families and patients served.
Coffman has also been instrumental in the founding and growth of Healthier Northshore, a communitywide collaborative made up of healthcare, non-profit and government leaders united under the common goal of maximizing opportunities for community health.
Among number other professional affiliations and appointments, she is currently a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association Board of Trustees, Northshore Business Council Executive Committee, Northshore Hospital Association, Ochsner Health Network Board, Healthier Northshore Advisory Council, St. Tammany Corporation Board of Directors and AHA Regional Policy Board.
A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives since 2013, she was named to Biz New Orleans’ List of the most influential business leaders in the New Orleans region in 2023.
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About St. Tammany Health System
The heartbeat of its community, St. Tammany Health System cares for patients and families with excellence, compassion and teamwork. It is nationally recognized for quality, safety and service excellence by CareChex, Leapfrog, Healthgrades, Hospital Compare, Women’s Choice and US News & World Report. The health system is home to 281-bed St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, three diagnostic centers and 12 medical clinics throughout western St. Tammany Parish. Self-supporting, not-for-profit STHS is AA- rated by Fitch and receives no tax funding. More at StTammany.health.