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Why choose Lafayette General Medical Center?

A leader in technology, Lafayette General Medical Center was the first to bring the da Vinci ® (a robotic surgical system), CyberKnife ® (a stereotactic radiosurgery system) MAKOplasty Orthopedic Surgery and BrightMatter Servo brain surgery to Acadiana. We’re right in the heart of Lafayette.

Why choose Ochsner Lafayette General?

At Ochsner Lafayette General, we strive for a comfortable, convenient and quality experience for patients and hospital visitors alike. Across our health system, we are reaching for a higher standard of service.

What is the patient portal?

Our patient portal allows established patients to communicate more easily with us. The portal is not intended for ‘Internet Doctor Visits’ or new problems. Instead, it will make regular communication more flexible.

What is the patient and visitor information provided in this section?

The patient and visitor information provided in this section will help those entering any one of our Ochsner Lafayette General facilities to know what to expect, how to conduct themselves and where to go. More visitor information is available about what to expect at our partner hospitals and facilities on their respective pages.

What is FollowMyHealth portal?

The NIH Clinical Center's FollowMyHealth® Patient Portal is an internet-accessible application that offers patients secure access to pieces of their NIH Clinical Center electronic medical record.

Is Lafayette General owned by Ochsner?

Lafayette, La. – Effective today, Lafayette General Health (LGH) has joined Ochsner Health. Lafayette General Health will now be known as Ochsner Lafayette General and the system will enhance access to care and improve the health and well-being of communities across Acadiana.

How many beds does Lafayette General have?

Serving as main campus of the Ochsner Lafayette General region, the hospital has 334 staffed beds and is the largest full-service, acute care medical center in Acadiana.

Is Lafayette General a teaching hospital?

But, on July 1, 2013, after taking over management of Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics (UHC), Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (LGMC) joined the ranks of teaching hospitals by welcoming its first residents onto campus.

When did Ochsner take over Lafayette General?

The merger received approval from the Louisiana Attorney General on September 4, 2020, clearing the path to complete the merger today. “We've been looking forward to this day for more than a year. Lafayette General is a terrific health system known for its high-quality care and extraordinary commitment to patients.

What parish is Lafayette General Hospital?

Acadia ParishOchsner Acadia General Hospital serves a growing Acadia Parish population of approximately 62,000. Ochsner Acadia General Hospital is licensed for 140 beds.

What trauma level is Lafayette General?

Level II Trauma CenterThe trauma program at Ochsner Lafayette General's flagship hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, was verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in January of 2019.

How many ICU beds does Ochsner main campus have?

34-bedThe hospital's 34-bed adult intensive care unit (ICU) is staffed 24/7 by intensivists (physicians specializing in critical care), while the 31-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) boasts benchmark status in Key Performance Indicators by the Vermont Oxford Network.

How many beds does Ochsner main campus have?

Identification and CharacteristicsName and Address:Ochsner Medical Center 1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121Total Staffed Beds:1,054Total Patient Revenue:$5,913,813,868Total Discharges:37,563Total Patient Days:231,8779 more rows

Is Ochsner a private hospital?

Its flagship hospital, Ochsner Medical Center, has been ranked the number one hospital in Louisiana for the past decade....Ochsner Health System.TypePrivate (not-for-profit)IndustryHealth careFoundedJanuary 2, 1942 New Orleans, LouisianaFoundersAlton OchsnerHeadquartersOchsner Medical Center, Jefferson, Louisiana , United States6 more rows