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.
Whether you have a broken arm, chest pain or a serious injury, our board-certified emergency specialists evaluate and assess your situation ensuring the highest quality of treatment and care.
CHRISTUS Health announced today it is now offering a new screening tool to some patients, as well as doctors, nurses and other CHRISTUS Associates on the frontlines to learn who has been infected with COVID-19—AND—who might now carry protective antibodies.
Two CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana physicians were honored for their leadership and outstanding service in the Lake Charles healthcare community.
CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana stands ready to manage and distribute the COVID-19 vaccine internally to health care workers in coming days and weeks; as the first doses were administered to frontline health care workers on Monday afternoon.