Peter Festus Egan

Founder of Egan Home Health Hospice in Covington, LA

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1988 a significant milestone marked Peter Festus Egan's career as he co-founded Egan Home Health Hospice with his wife, Dr. Pamela Egan. The company prospered for 32 years, growing to employ over 400 individuals across nine local offices. Its positive reputation in local and regional healthcare markets culminated in its acquisition by a national provider.

Before establishing Egan Home Health Hospice, he spent eight years as an administrator at a renowned psychiatric hospital, where he gained crucial experience managing complex healthcare operations and ensuring patient well-being. His career is marked by numerous accomplishments, with his home health companies' growth particularly remarkable. Starting small, they expanded to nine local offices, employing over 400 professionals, and enjoyed an excellent local and regional reputation, eventually being acquired by a large national provider.

He has received recognition for his leadership and healthcare expertise, including serving as a state home care association board member and earning the prestigious Hall of Honor award in 2019. His contributions to the home healthcare sector were further highlighted during his ten-year tenure on the Pharmacy Advisory Board of the Joint Commission, the country's largest accrediting body for healthcare institutions.