ROCHESTER, Minn. — Willis Knighton Health and Mayo Clinic Platform announced that the health system in Shreveport, Louisiana, has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent healthcare providers carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo's clinical, educational, research, and operational knowledge, expertise and resources. 

"Joining the Mayo Clinic Care Network signifies Willis Knighton's continued commitment to clinical excellence. Our goal is to ensure that every patient, at every Willis Knighton location, receives the exceptional care they deserve. This new collaboration reflects our team's dedication to continuous improvement and our commitment to setting the standard for healthcare in our region," says Jaf Fielder, president and CEO of Willis Knighton Health.

As the largest healthcare provider in Northwest Louisiana, Willis Knighton has collaborated with Mayo Clinic Platform since 2024 on optimizing care coordination across its multihospital network and strengthening clinical protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes throughout the system. This strategic quality advancement initiative has positioned Willis Knighton to bring Mayo Clinic-caliber expertise to the broader northwest Louisiana region.

"We are pleased to welcome Willis Knighton Health into the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says Ryan Uitti, M.D., medical director, Mayo Clinic Platform. "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 northwest Louisiana."

Through Willis Knighton's membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network, its healthcare professionals have access to Mayo Clinic Platform-enabled clinical solutions and services, including the following:

• AskMayoExpert: A point-of-care tool offering concise clinical information on hundreds of medical conditions, including medical protocols, treatment recommendations and medical references. The database can be used wherever healthcare is provided.
• eConsults: Connections to Mayo Clinic specialists for second opinions on specific patient cases.
• eBoards: Synchronous video conferences that enable medical teams at Willis Knighton Health to review and discuss complex cases with a Mayo Clinic multidisciplinary panel and other healthcare professionals in the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
• Health Care Consulting: Access to Mayo Clinic's extensive experience, knowledge and subspecialty expertise to achieve clinical, operational and business goals.

Staff from Willis Knighton Health also can use Mayo Clinic educational materials designed for patients and access opportunities for professional development and continuous medical education.

Willis Knighton Health and other Mayo Clinic Care Network members remain independent and join an ecosystem of more than 60 healthcare organizations around the world.

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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.

About Mayo Clinic Platform
Founded on Mayo Clinic's dedication to patient-centered care, Mayo Clinic Platform enables new knowledge, new solutions and new technologies through collaborations with health technology innovators to create a healthier world. To learn more, visit Mayo Clinic Platform.

About Mayo Clinic 
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to innovation in clinical practice, education and research, and providing compassion, expertise and answers to everyone who needs healing. Visit the Mayo Clinic News Network for additional Mayo Clinic news. 

Media contacts:

• Mayo Clinic Communications, newsbureau@mayo.edu
• Willis Knighton Communications, troberts1@wkhs.com

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