About Us :

Speciality

• Only Level II Trauma Center in Southwest Louisiana

• Comprehensive cardiac care (first open-heart surgery and heart catheterization in the region)

• Advanced cancer care (Cancer Center of Acadiana)

• Orthopedics, neurosurgery, and robotic surgery

• Women’s and children’s health, including high-level NICU

• Behavioral health (new Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana under construction)

• Teaching hospital with multiple residency and fellowship programs

Quality

• Consistently high patient experience and safety scores (Leapfrog, Press Ganey)

• 24/7 intensivist coverage in ICU

• Benchmark NICU outcomes (Vermont Oxford Network)

• Comprehensive, patient-centered care with private rooms and 24-hour visitation

• Achieved or exceeded standards in nursing, infection control, and medication safety

Vision & Mission

Mission:

• Serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate

• Deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to the community

Vision:

• Inspire healthier lives and stronger communities

• Be the premiere teaching facility and hospital of choice for patients, physicians, and employees

Awards & Recognition

• U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 hospital in Southwestern Louisiana (2024–2025), No. 4 in Louisiana, Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access

• Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence Award for Patient Experience (Top 5% nationally)

• Accredited Cancer Program

• Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center

• Accredited Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

• Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center in Maternity Care and Bariatrics

• Multiple recognitions for patient safety, quality, and innovation.