Hospice of Acadiana
Steve Landry is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in medical social work and patient advocacy. Currently employed at Hospice of Acadiana since February 2023, Steve implements standards of care for patients with terminal illnesses. A long-term association with Intrepid USA Home Health has involved providing medical social work assessments and counseling. Previous roles include Account Manager at Axxess, where Steve enhanced client relationships and drove organizational growth, and Social Work Coordinator at Hospice of Acadiana, overseeing social services and team management. Steve's diverse background includes business development, marketing, and education within various healthcare settings, supported by a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor’s in General Studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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