WCCH Announces New Leaders

06/19/20

Anne Billeaudeaux has been named Executive Director of the WCCH Foundation.  Anne will continue to serve as Director of Business Relations and Physician Development. As Foundation director, Billeaudeaux will be responsible for the management and execution of all fundraising efforts, developing and implementing strategic project improvement measures, managing all donor stewardship and cultivation, and coordinating with the Foundation’s board of directors. 

Thea Tran, RN, MBA, has been promoted to Director of Risk Management & Compliance/Privacy Officer. Her areas of responsibility will include:  risk management, compliance, section 1557 coordinator, ethics liaison and provide assistance with regulatory surveys.  Tran holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration from McNeese State University.  Additional competencies and certifications include: Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM). 

Anne Welch, RN, BSN, has been promoted to Administrator for the West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Home Health Agency. Welch will be responsible for the overall management and oversight of the Home Health Agency program including: patient care, staff development, community outreach, and all performance improvement measures with over 22 years’ experience in the management of acute and home health patient care. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from McNeese State University. 

Matthew Welsh, MS, has been named Director of Marketing and Communications. He brings over 17 years of marketing and community relations experience to the Hospital. In his new role, Welsh will be responsible for managing all marketing strategies, advertising, service line promotion and development, media relations and internal/external communication efforts for the Hospital. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Sciences and a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology from McNeese State University.