A Tribute to Deanna Loerwald
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Deanna Loerwald joined the Department of Otolaryngology on October 27, 1988. She served the Department and the LSU School of Medicine, with distinction, for more than 32 years. Joyfully for her, but sadly for us, Deanna officially retired January 5th, 2021. In a COVID-compliant way, we celebrated this wonderful and professional public servant, friend, and beloved co-worker and her many accomplishments with a Virtual Retirement party and a socially distanced luncheon that included a balance of real and virtual participation from faculty, staff and Deanna's family. We thank all those who took time to participate in these events.
In the course of her career, Deanna played an administrative part in the education of over a thousand medical students, and approximately 100 ENT residents, helping them to reach their goals of becoming doctors and surgeons. This is extraordinary by anyone's standards. Over the years of her tenure, our Department has had many outstanding accomplishments, including national recognition for excellent clinical, educational and research work, and each one of these accomplishments carries Deanna's imprint. All of her many contributions will be remembered for years to come.
We are extremely grateful for all Deanna has given and all she has done. She has left a legacy here at LSU, offering her special mix of kindness, dedication, and polished professionalism. We wish her all the blessings of a wonderful retirement: love, happiness, great health, and prosperity. Many thanks, Mrs. Deanna!