Lafayette General Health Director Named in 2018 Silicon Bayou Top 100

Lafayette General Health Director Named in 2018 Silicon Bayou Top 100

Lafayette – Cian Robinson, Lafayette General Health (LGH) executive director of innovation, research and real estate investments was named by Silicon Bayou News to the 2018 Silicon Bayou 100 for the third year in a row. Now in its seventh year, the awards recognize the 100 most influential and active people in tech and entrepreneurship in Louisiana.

Robinson is responsible for the strategy, growth, development and operational functions of LGH’s Healthcare Innovation Funds, Real Estate Investment Fund, Opportunity Zone Fund as well as research department. To date, the Healthcare Innovation Funds have invested $3.05 million in healthcare startups while the Real Estate Investment Fund has invested $6.0M in property acquisition and redevelopment.

“I’m honored to receive this award for the third year in a row,” says Robinson. “This is a recognition of the groundbreaking work we’re doing at Lafayette General Health. Whether it’s delivering state-of-the-art healthcare products and services to hospitals within our system, or investing in innovative partnerships, it’s humbling to know this work is being recognized by others.”

Driving innovation is a key cornerstone for the health system. The Healthcare Innovation Fund investment program has devoted money to a number of companies and initiatives that have helped to enhance healthcare.

The health system is currently looking into other healthcare-related start-up businesses for subsequent investments, some of which are already in the evaluation process. For more information about the Healthcare Innovation Fund, call Lafayette General Health at 571-0110.

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About Lafayette General Health

Lafayette General Health (LGH) is a non-profit, community-owned regional healthcare system committed to always delivering excellence.  LGH serves the south-central region of Louisiana by aligning with facilities across a 10-parish area known as Acadiana.

LGH’s flagship hospital, Lafayette General Medical Center, in operation since 1911, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that does not pay out any revenue to shareholders as for-profits do.  LGH also owns or manages Lafayette General Surgical Hospital, Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital, St. Martin Hospital, University Hospital & Clinics, Acadia General Hospital and Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, and has several affiliations with facilities across the region.

Both Lafayette General Medical Center and University Hospital & Clinics are major teaching hospitals, providing graduate medical education across many disciplines.

LGH owns LGMD, a non-profit corporation that operates and manages several physician clinics including Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, as well as many specialists and surgeons.

LGH is a founding member of the Ochsner Health Network, a collaboration of leading health systems across the greater Gulf South region.

In 2016, LGH offered community benefits in excess of $345 million.  LGH property and assets total over $500 million, employing approximately 4,500 staff.  For more information about LGH and its affiliates, visit LafayetteGeneral.com.