Recently restored BBQ pit fired up again to feed hospital staff Richard Howell II and last updated 2021-02-12 22:35:51-05 A well-loved BBQ pit at Iberia Medical Center that was recently restored was put to good use Friday. CRNA Richard Howell II and Director of Surgical Services Chuck Dawson set out to make the pit, which Howell says has been a fixture of the hospital for around 30 years, usable once again. It had seen better days, Howell said, so he put out a call on social media asking for someone who could make a few on-site repairs. A few local companies answered that call and restored the pit to its former glory. It was returned to Iberia Medical Center at the end of January.