Dr. Kemmerly, chief medical officer at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, leads quality and safety initiatives for pediatric care. Overseeing pediatric specialists and general pediatricians, she drives the development of clinical programs, from specialist recruitment to healthcare quality improvements. With nearly two decades at Baton Rouge, La.-based Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, she played a crucial role in the planning and operations of the hospital, which opened in 2019. Dr. Kemmerly was instrumental during the Covid-19 pandemic, collaborating with the Louisiana Department of Health to advocate for vaccination. In 2023, she received the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics “Master Pediatrician Award” for her contributions to pediatric care.
