FMOL Health announces pay increases across all markets

Minimum wage and salary increase announced for health system, including Our Lady of Lourdes

Jan. 27, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health, a health system that includes the Our Lady of Lourdes system in Acadiana, has announced a minimum wage and salary increase across all of its markets. The health system's president and CEO, E.J. Kuiper, stated that the minimum hire rate will now be $15 per hour, thanks to the system's strong financial position.

Why it matters

This pay increase underscores FMOL Health's commitment to being a best place to work and practice medicine, as it aims to attract and retain top talent in the healthcare industry. The move is also part of a broader effort by the health system to enhance its total rewards package for employees, including benefits and organizational purpose.

The details

The latest round of raises comes after FMOL Health previously announced a 4% increase, which included pay increases, paid parental leave, and other benefits enhancements. Jennifer Trahan, FMOL Health's chief human resources officer, stated that the investment honors the system's ongoing commitment to ensuring it remains a best place to work, offering competitive wages and a meaningful benefits package to its team members.

  • FMOL Health announced the minimum wage and salary increase on January 27, 2026.

The players

E.J. Kuiper

The president and CEO of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health.

Jennifer Trahan

The chief human resources officer of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health

A health system that includes the Our Lady of Lourdes system in Acadiana.

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What they’re saying

“Thanks to a strong financial position, we are able to make investments back into our health system and more importantly, directly to the team members responsible for our continued success. This underscores the promise we have made to ensure FMOL Health is widely recognized as a best place to work and practice medicine.”

— E.J. Kuiper, President and CEO, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health (klfy.com)

“We are in the business of caring for people, and that extends to our team members. This investment honors our ongoing commitment to ensuring we remain a best place to work in all aspects; offering a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our team members that includes competitive wages, along with meaningful benefits and organizational purpose rooted in our strong mission.”

— Jennifer Trahan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health (klfy.com)

The takeaway

FMOL Health's decision to raise its minimum wage and salaries across all markets demonstrates the health system's commitment to being a top employer in the healthcare industry. By investing in its workforce through competitive compensation and benefits, FMOL Health is positioning itself to attract and retain the best talent, which will ultimately benefit the patients and communities it serves.