BCHS Welcomes Leah Monteilh, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C to Expand Services on the Northshore

Contact: Maeci Bowlin, Development & Marketing

Phone: (504) 533-4999

Email: mbowlin@bchsnola.org

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 24 - Baptist Community Health Services (BCHS) is excited to announce the addition of Leah Monteilh, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, to our growing BCHS Northshore team. Leah will be seeing primary care and behavioral health patients full-time at our Mandeville clinic located at 1445 W Causeway Approach.

Leah is a a dual-certified Family Medicine and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, as well as trauma-informed, patient-centered treatment. Her expertise aligns seamlessly with BCHS’ mission to increase access to compassionate, comprehensive health services.

Leah holds a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Loyola University New Orleans, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Nicholls State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from William Carey University. Her clinical experience spans Community Health Centers, clinics, and hospitals.

Throughout her career, Leah has served in a variety of leadership and care coordination roles. She brings a deep understanding of interdisciplinary care models and has consistently worked to improve health outcomes through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens.

Fluent in Spanish, Leah is also skilled in Medication-Assisted Treatment and will strengthen BCHS in improving access to mental health services for populations best served in languages other than English.

“We are thrilled to welcome Leah to the BCHS family,” said Teresa Bovia, COO. “Her heart for comprehensive and community-based care, her wealth of clinical experience, and her commitment to serving with excellence will be major assets as we expand our services on the Northshore.”

Leah will begin seeing patients this month. To schedule an appointment or learn more about our Northshore services, visit bchsnola.org or call 504-533-4999.

About Baptist Community Health Services, Inc.

Founded in 2014, Baptist Community Health Services is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center with multiple locations, dedicated to delivering high-quality medical and behavioral health care. Rooted in a faith-based mission, the organization exists to ensure that all individuals – regardless of income, insurance status, language or background – can access the care they need and deserve.