Here for a Healthier Tomorrow

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As your healthcare partner, CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana wants to assure you that we are fully equipped to provide safe, quality care to our community. We are here for you today and for a healthier tomorrow.

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Emergencies Don't Stop for COVID

Don't Delay Your Care

While COVID-19 is new, our processes and procedures in place for infection prevention and preventing the spread of illness are not. CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital Emergency Department is equipped to safely provide care for life-threatening illness and injury – and seeking that care is essential. Do not postpone seeking care if you are urgently ill. Go to the Emergency Department or call 9-1-1.

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Digestive Care

If you're tired of taking pills to manage your heartburn, maybe it's time to talk to your doctor about finding heartburn relief once and for all. Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. Some of the symptoms, however, are similar to those of a heart attack or heart disease.

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CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana Announces Updated Weather Closures Due To Nicholas

The following CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana departments and facilities are currently closed. All other facilities, including both emergency rooms and hospital services, are operating with normal business hours at this time.

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CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Foundation Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors

The CHRISTUS Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Foundation is thrilled to announce its Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The new board members and officers were elected at the annual meeting on August 19, 2021.

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Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center – Lake Area Welcomes Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Suma Maddox

In its ongoing expansion of services in the Lake Charles region, Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center – Lake Area welcomes plastic and reconstructive surgeon Suma Maddox, M.D. She begins seeing patients at 4150 Nelson Road, Building E, Suite 3, starting September 8. Free consultations are available.