Published 3:17 am Wednesday, June 10, 2026
By Crystal Stevenson
Cole’s service recognized
Local civil rights activitst Louise Cole has been recognized by the Louisiana Legislature with House Resolution 330 by state Rep. Wilford Carter, commending her on more than four decades of community service in Cameron Parish.
Cole, a co-founder of the Cameron Parish branch of the NAACP, served as the branch’s first president when it was chartered on June 12, 1978 — a position she continues to fill.
“Ms. Cole is devoted to working for the betterment of her community; she has long been passionate about justice and equality and took particular interest in the work of the NAACP, one of the oldest nonviolent civil rights organizations in the world,” Carter said.
Cole established the Cameron branch with the direct guidance and assistance of officers from the Louisiana State Conference and the Lake Charles branch. Cole’s son, Dr. Charles Cole, said his mother will also be receiving a proclamation from Lake Charles Mayor Marshall Simien Jr. on Friday — the 48th anniversary of branch’s founding.
Sedlock named branch manager
CSE Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the appointment of Joey Sedlock to the position of regional branch manager for Sulphur and Moss Bluff. In this role, he will oversee branch operations and continue supporting CSE’s commitment to exceptional Member service and operational excellence.
Sedlock recently made his one-year anniversary with CSE as the Moss Bluff branch manager, and has thrived in this role since he joined. Sedlock brings a strong background in leadership, team development, and nearly two decades of financial services experience to his new position. Throughout his career at CSE Federal Credit Union, he has demonstrated a passion for serving members, building strong teams, and fostering meaningful relationships.
Revitalized Health addition
Amanda Keys, MSN, C-FNP, has joined the clinical team at Revitalized Health. She has 20 years of cardiology experience and 26 years as a nurse.
Keys earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from McNeese State University. She joins Revitalized Health after 14 years with Cardiovascular Specialists of SWLA. She previously was part of the Christus Ochsner St. Patrick’s Hospital clinical staff as a nurse practitioner in cardiology and internal medicine. Keys is certified in advanced cardiovascular life support and basic life support and holds a DEA/Controlled Substance License.
Revitalized Health is owned and operated by certified nurse practitioner Dawn Hinton, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, MSCP. In addition to primary care services, areas of focus include menopause and peri-menopause, thyroid disorder, insomnia, obesity, weight loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome, low testosterone, sexual disfunction, peptides, and preventive care. Women and men, ages 15 and older, are welcome and all major insurance is accepted.
Soileau earns NISOD honor
Gary Soileau, Oakdale Practical Nursing Program coordinator at Sowela Technical Community College, has received the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award, a national honor recognizing outstanding community college faculty, staff and administrators for excellence in teaching and student success.
The NISOD Excellence Awards are presented annually to educators at member colleges who demonstrate exceptional contributions to student learning and institutional improvement. The award recognizes individuals whose work strengthens academic programs and advances student achievement across community and technical colleges.
Soileau was nominated for his leadership of Sowela Oakdale’s Practical Nursing program. Under his guidance, the program achieved its highest student retention rate on record. He also led the most recent cohort to a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and strengthened mentoring and clinical preparation for students entering the healthcare workforce.
Soileau has served Sowela for nearly six years in the School of Nursing and Allied Health, focusing on improving student outcomes and strengthening workforce readiness in the region’s healthcare sector.
Community Foundation names board
The Community Foundation Southwest Louisiana has elected two new members to its Board of Directors.
Joining the board are: Matt Lundy, partner at Lundy LLP, and Wendy Stine, president of Stine, LLC
The Community Foundation also elected new members to its Executive Committee. They are, Clair Hebert Marceaux, board chair; Owen Thompson, vice chair; Kody Cannon, treasurer; and Angela Queenan, secretary.
Jim Rock is the immediate past chair.
The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana connects people who care with causes that matter, working to enhance the quality of life in Southwest Louisiana now and for generations to come.
Bourgeois joins Guillermo clinic
Reagan Bourgeois, FNP-C, has joined the clinical team at Guillermo Family Medicine Clinic, one of Imperial Health’s primary care provider offices.
Originally from Lake Arthur, Bourgeois brings a strong clinical background in medical and cardiac intensive care, along with experience in the cardiology cath lab, to her new position.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from McNeese State University and her Master of Science in nursing, family nurse practitioner, from Herzing University in Milwaukee, Wis.
She is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
At Guillermo Family Medicine Clinic, Bourgeois will provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and treatment for acute illnesses, while focusing on whole-person wellness.
