Lane Regional Medical Center is expanding access to mental health services in the community with the opening of its new Health & Wellness Clinic, located at 4801 McHugh Road, Suite A, in Zachary. The clinic is focused on providing comprehensive mental healthcare to support emotional, psychological, and social well-being for patients of all ages.

Joining the clinic are two experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners: Katherine Perkins, MSN,

APRN, PNP-C, PMHNP-BC, and Kathy Sterling, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC. Both

providers are now accepting new patients.

The Health & Wellness Clinic offers evaluation and treatment for a variety of mental health

conditions, including:

“We are thrilled to welcome Katherine and Kathy to the Lane family,” said Patty Williams,

Director of Physician Practices at Lane. “Their knowledge, compassion, and commitment to

mental wellness will help meet a growing need in our community and offer patients vital access

to care.”

Perkins brings a strong clinical background in both pediatric and family psychiatric care. She

earned her MSN in Family Psychiatric Mental Health from McNeese State University and holds

additional certifications from Ohio State University and the University of Alabama at

Birmingham. She has served as CEO and provider at Zachary Psychiatry, and previously

practiced at St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center and RKM Primary Care.

“I’m honored to help individuals and families navigate their mental health journey,” said

Perkins. “It’s a privilege to work in a clinic that truly prioritizes patient-centered care and

emotional well-being.”

Sterling has over 24 years of healthcare experience, including previous service as a nurse

practitioner at Lane Family Practice and as director of nursing at Wilkinson County Senior Care.

She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Family Nurse

Practitioner from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Post-Master’s Certificate in

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Mississippi Medical Center

in Jackson. Kathy is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Alcorn State

University, and is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse

Practitioners.

“As a former ER nurse at Lane, I’m excited to return in a new role focused on mental health,”

said Sterling. “It’s a dream come true to help people heal and thrive in every area of their lives.”

The new Lane Health & Wellness Clinic represents the next step in Lane’s mission to improve

the overall health of the region — with mental health as a key part of total wellness.

To schedule an appointment with Katherine Perkins or Kathy Sterling, call 225-658-4466 or visit

lanermc.org/healthwellness.