Dr. Peters led the hospital for 15 years before retiring in 2017 after he began treatment for pancreatic cancer.
As CEO, Dr. Peters led the hospital’s recovery after Hurricane Katrina hit the region and spearheaded its affiliation with Houston-based MD Anderson Cancer Center.
He also served as chairman of the Coalition of Leaders for Louisiana Healthcare, a group that aimed to modernize the state’s healthcare delivery system after the hurricane.
Visitation and a funeral will be held in Metairie Aug. 23.
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