Hospice of Acadiana
Elaine Daigle Waguespack is a highly experienced healthcare professional with extensive background in palliative care and nursing. Currently serving as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Ochsner Lafayette General and Hospice of Acadiana since 2021 and 2018 respectively, Elaine has also held various nursing roles since 2006 at Park Place Surgical Hospital and since 1999 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Elaine's career also includes experience as a telemetry technician, high school English teacher, and college instructor, showcasing a diverse skill set. Elaine holds a Master’s in Nursing from Nicholls State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English, among other nursing degrees.
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Hospice of Acadiana
Following the death of his grandmother while he was a Seminarian studying in Belgium, Lafayette-native Father Louis Richard spent a summer working at St. Christopher’s House near London with British physician Dr. Cicely Saunders. Dr. Saunders is considered the founder of the modern day Hospice movement, and it was there that Father Louie developed a deep commitment to care for the dying. Returning home to Lafayette following his ordination, Father Louie met with other community leaders and, in 1983, helped establish Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. – a non-profit hospice committed to providing quality care at the end of life for all, regardless of their ability to pay for these services. Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. remains the ONLY non-profit hospice in our area. We have the longest record of continuous service of any hospice in Louisiana, and since our inception, we have served over 20,000 patients and their families. Our mission is focused on: - Enabling the terminally ill to live as fully and comfortably as possible - Emphasizing quality of life - Helping people deal with grief - Offering education and resources - Advocating appropriate care at appropriate time - Reaching diverse populations while honoring customs and values