Rachel Torres wins Teche Regional Mercy Award

Teche Regional Medical Center recently announced that Rachel Torres has been recognized as the hospital’s 2018 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
The Mercy Award is is considered the highest honor a LifePoint employee can receive.
"She goes above and beyond each and every day to ensure that every person she encounters receives the highest level of care and compassion," said Aphreikah DuHaney-West, CEO of Teche Regional Medical Center.
“Rachel has been a valuable member of the cardiopulmonary staff and Teche team as a respiratory therapist for 15 years,” said Raymond Pisani, director of Teche Regional’s Cardiopulmonary Department.
“She has been recognized on numerous occasions by her peers and patients for displaying a genuine smile along with a caring and compassionate attitude. She is very committed to her faith and devotes her time volunteering in the community."