Imperial Health has new ENT office

Dr. Bridget Loehn and Dr. Blake LeBlanc, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialists with Imperial Health, are now practicing together at 1615 Wolf Circle in Lake Charles.

Both doctors specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat, as well as related structures of the head and neck. This includes sinus disease, ear infections, allergy testing and treatment, thyroid disorders, tonsillar conditions, salivary gland disease, hearing loss, and more. Both doctors offer specialized treatment options, such as balloon sinuplasty, minimally invasive sinus procedures, thyroid surgery, bone anchored hearing aid implants.

Loehn is from Metairie. She received a bachelor of science degree from LSU and earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She completed a residency at the Department of Otolaryngology at Louisiana State University Health Science Center, also in New Orleans. She joined Imperial Health in 2013 and has eight years of practice experience.

LeBlanc is from Lafayette and earned a bachelor of science degree from LSU. He earned a medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, where he also completed a residency in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He has been in practice in Lake Charles for six years and joined Imperial Health last month.

Guidry, Lorenzi named to board

BATON ROUGE — Kevin D. Guidry and Thomas L. Lorenzi, both of Lake Charles, have been appointed to the Board of Commissioners of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District by Gov. John Bel Edwards.

The Port of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District and the Board of Commissioners offer reliable shipping with proven historical performance — and are prepared for future growth. More than $108 billion in industrial projects have been recently completed, underway or announced on and around the Port and Calcasieu Ship Channel areas because of their capabilities and capacity.

Guidry is the host of Soundoff 60 LLC. He was nominated by the governing authority of the city of Lake Charles.

Lorenzi is a partner at Lorenzi and Barnatt LLC. He was nominated by the governing authority of Calcasieu Parish.

Wilbur appointed to state board

BATON ROUGE — Jason R. Wilbur of Lake Charles has been appointed to the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners by Gov. John Bel Edwards.

The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners regulates the contract security guard industry in the state of Louisiana making sure companies register their personnel and obtain the required training as prescribed by law.

Wilbur is the CEO of Stratigos Dynamics, Inc. He will represent the 4th Public Service Commission District.

BECi claims Safety Trophy

DERIDDER —BECi received recognition for having the most outstanding safety program among the state’s electric cooperatives. Co-op employees have worked more than 1,321,000 man-hours without a loss-time accident.

The Statewide Safety Trophy was presented by the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives. It was the seventh time in 10 years BECi has received the award.

BECi General Manager Kevin Turner said the locally owned cooperative places a premium on safety not only as an effort to protect the health and well-being of employees, members and the public, but also because it simply makes good economic sense.

Recognition for exceptional safety performance is determined by using a comprehensive formula that accounts for safe operation on the job including fieldwork, warehouse work, transportation and all other aspects necessary to deliver reliable, affordable power to BECi members.

BECi is the distribution cooperative that serves the electric needs of more than 43,000 residential, commercial and industrial members in a seven-parish area of southwest and central Louisiana.