North Oaks Medical Center is a 330-bed acute-care hospital located in Hammond, Louisiana, strategically positioned between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. It serves as a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care. Established over 60 years ago, it is part of the North Oaks Health System, which also includes a 27-bed rehabilitation hospital, outpatient diagnostic centers, and specialty clinics.

The hospital specializes in:

• Cardiology and vascular care (including open-heart surgery).

• Oncology (chemotherapy and radiation therapy).

• Orthopedics (joint replacement and spine surgery).

• Neurology and neurosurgery.

• Women’s and children’s services, including maternity care and NICU.

1. Accredited by The Joint Commission for maintaining high standards in patient care and safety.

2. Focus on patient-centered care with advanced technology and compassionate service.

Vision:

• To be the region’s most trusted partner for exceptional health, quality, safety, and experience.

Mission:

• Improving lives. Every time. Every touch.

1. Level II Trauma Center designation by the American College of Surgeons.

2. Certified Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.

3. Recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

4. Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Plus Achievement Award for heart attack care.

5. Ranked as “High Performing in Maternity Care” by U.S. News & World Report (2025).