Ochsner Lafayette General

We officially broke ground on the $23 million expansion and renovation of Ochsner American Legion Hospital, which is the last American Legion Hospital in the country. This rural hospital has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Jennings for more than 70 years. We honor its legacy while looking forward to an exciting future of growth and innovation. When Jennings American Legion Hospital merged with Ochsner in 2022 to become Ochsner American Legion Hospital, we made a promise to this community: to invest in the hospital and keep high-quality care local. This groundbreaking is a testament to that promise. With expanded services, more specialized care and enhanced telehealth capabilities, we are ensuring that our patients in Jennings and Jefferson Davis Parish continue to receive the best care. This project is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about creating a healthcare environment that truly puts Patients First by keeping care close to home. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gf84fEyW #HealthcareForAll #OchsnerAmericanLegion #Groundbreaking #PatientsFirst #BuildingForTheFuture #RuralHealth #CareCloseToHome

Ochsner Lafayette General is proud to support student mothers and employees at South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) by donating two state-of-the-art nursing pods. These mobile pods, located on SoLAcc's Lafayette Campus, provide a private, comfortable space for breastfeeding mothers and employees, equipped with seating, charging stations and electrical outlets. "Our donation of breastfeeding pods to SoLAcc reinforces our commitment to the health and well-being of families in Acadiana. This initiative aligns with our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate, and it creates a supportive environment for nursing mothers pursuing education," said Al Patin, CEO of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. This initiative, which was made possible through the Foundation for SoLAcc, reflects our commitment to the health and well-being of Acadiana's community. Together, we're empowering student mothers to pursue their educational goals. #OchsnerServes

Meet Dr. Joshua Sibille, a vascular surgeon at Ochsner Lafayette General! ✨ A Lafayette native, Dr. Sibille is thrilled to be in his hometown, providing care to his community. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, running and spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Sibille specializes in open and endovascular aneurysm repair, treating carotid artery disease and traditional endarterectomy. He also treats peripheral artery and venous diseases. September is #PeripheralArteryDisease Awareness Month, which is important to Dr. Sibille. Early intervention for PAD can prevent serious long-term effects, and he is committed to raising awareness in Louisiana, a state with one of the highest rates of lower extremity amputation in the United States. 🩺 Thank you, Dr. Sibille, for all you do! Learn more about Dr. Sibille here: https://ow.ly/BpL350Trm7R.

On Sept. 19, Ochsner Health partnered with the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission to host a Sickle Cell Symposium in Lafayette. This impactful event brought together families, healthcare providers and experts to raise awareness and improve care for sickle cell disease in Louisiana. The day featured sessions on key topics, including pain management, gene therapy, palliative care, mental health, and neonatal screening, presented by leading voices in sickle cell disease care. Families living with sickle cell disease from Lafayette and surrounding areas joined to engage and share their experiences, underscoring our mission to provide better support for all. Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet also attended and declared Sept. 19 as Sickle Cell Awareness Day in Acadiana—the first recognition of its kind in Louisiana! The Mayor-President also recognized Ochsner Health and Ochsner Lafayette General for our leadership in advancing care and awareness for sickle cell disease families. Ochsner Health is committed to working alongside our partners to develop the best care models for sickle cell disease families, including emergency and delivery care improvements.

We are excited to welcome Mary Claire Curet, MD, as the first Ochsner Physician Scholar! The Ochsner Physician Scholars program is a scholarship program to offset medical school costs for students admitted into the LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine or The University of Queensland, Ochsner Clinical School. After completing their residency, Ochsner Physician Scholars work in an Ochsner Health facility for five years in primary care, pediatrics or psychiatry. Dr. Curet, a native of New Iberia, joins our team at St. Martinville Family Medicine. She is deeply committed to serving her community and is passionate about primary care, especially in underserved areas. Dr. Leonardo Seoane, EVP and Chief Academic Officer, shared, “Her dedication and passion align perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality, accessible and compassionate healthcare for all.” Reflecting on her journey, Dr. Curet said, “The Ochsner Physician Scholars Program provided invaluable support throughout my medical school journey. I am honored to return to my roots and practice in St. Martinville, where I can give back to the community that has shaped me. I also look forward to finally learning how to make my grandmother’s shrimp and okra gumbo, a dish I missed during my years away for medical school and residency.” Dr. Curet graduated summa cum laude from LSU and earned her MD from LSU Health Shreveport. She recently completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, where she was recognized for her academic excellence. Join us in celebrating Dr. Curet and welcoming her back to Acadiana! To learn more about Dr. Curet, or to schedule an appointment, please visit For more information on the Ochsner Scholars Program, please visit https://lnkd.in/gMj4P_42 #OchsnerHealth #HealthcareExcellence #CommunityCare #OchsnerPhysicianScholar

We are honored to be named the Best Hospital in the Southwestern Louisiana region by U.S. News & World Report. This achievement reflects the deep commitment and unwavering dedication of expert healthcare professionals who bring specialized knowledge to our hospitals every day. To be recognized as “high performing” in seven procedures and conditions reflects the best of healthcare and a team driven by passion and purpose. Learn more about U.S. News & World Report rankings: https://lnkd.in/gX-6A8US

This week, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center celebrated the launch of its new General Surgery Residency Program. Accredited by the ACGME, the program aims to address the physician shortage projected by 2030 and improve healthcare access by training surgeons to meet high standards of care. The initiative underscores Ochsner Health’s commitment to community health and is part of its broader mission to heal, lead, educate, innovate, and serve across the Gulf South, aligning with its long-standing tradition of excellence in medical education and research. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvBe3xDg #surgicalresidency #nextgeneration #healthcareinnovation

For several years, in conjunction with Lent, we've offered the alcohol #Freefor40 Program. As part of the program, participants go through a series of measurements — weight, body fat, bloodwork — right after Mardi Gras, and then again after 40 days of abstinence from alcohol. Changes on the INSIDE happen before changes on the OUTSIDE, so it's great to be able to show the public these things within their own bodies. Thank you to The Current for covering! You can read about the program here: https://lnkd.in/ggArgXD7...