In the event of an emergency please dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
When every second matters, you deserve a place that's prepared to help - fast. Our emergency center in Lake Charles, Louisiana is designed to give you confidence and calm in a crisis, no matter what brings you in.
At CHRISTUS Ochsner Health in Lake Charles, our emergency department is ready to deliver expert, compassionate care when you need it most. Here's how we'll guide you through your visit.
Our team will welcome you and evaluate your condition right away. Patients with urgent or severe needs are taken directly for immediate care, while those with less serious concerns may be seen in a rapid-care area.
We'll ask about your health history, current medications, and contact information. This ensures your care team has everything they need to trat you safely and effectively.
Some visits require tests such as blood work or imaging. Results often take one to two hours, and we'll keep you updated and comfortable during that time.
Before you leave, your provider will explain your diagnosis and treatment plan, answer your questions, and confirm your contact details to support any follow-up care.
Located within CHRISTUS Ochsner Area Hospital, our ER provides comprehensive emergency care with quick access to a larger network when needed. Most critical care transfers are coordinated with CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital, just minutes away. Whether you arrive by yourself, with a loved one, or by ambulance, you'll be met with fast, focused care.
No matter your medical needs, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital delivers exceptional care with a full range of services, everything from emergency and outpatient care to advanced surgical treatment, maternity services, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and more.
Our facility combines compassionate, faith-based care with leading-edge technology to serve Southwest Louisiana with excellence.
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
4200 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Your recovery doesn't end in the ER. If you need follow-up care, we'll help you get there - without having to start over. From primary care to specialty clinics across Lake Charles, you'll find support that keeps you moving forward.
Learn more about the care you can get with CHRISTUS Health.
When minutes count, our emergency team is trained and ready. We're equipped to provide:
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