Dr. Simonson is responsible for the strategic vision, long term planning, direction and overall pharmacy services across the Ochsner Health system. She joined Ochsner in 1981 and has built the pharmacy program to include clinical services, education, research, retail services, specialty pharmacy, population management, transitions of care, informatics, regulatory compliance, medication safety, logistics and digital medicine support. She serves as a member of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and was named one of New Orleans City Business‘ Women of the Year in 2015.
