Falls Prevention
Every 11 seconds an older adult is seen in the ER for a fall-related injury. Aging is part of life, but falls shouldn’t be. Falls are preventable. The National Council on Aging, community partners and healthcare providers are working together to help to share information that can help older adults reduce the risk of falling.…
24-Sep-2020 to 24-Sep-2020
2020 Employees of the 2nd Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2020 Employees of the 2nd Quarter, Ericka Geason, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Kelein Barrow, Physical Therapist. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. Ericka joined St. James Parish Hospital in 2018 as a…
31-Aug-2020 to 31-Aug-2020
Rapid COVID-19 Testing in Urgent Care
St. James Urgent Care, located in the medical plaza next to the hospital, offers rapid COVID-19 testing for symptomatic patients. If you believe you are experiencing COVID-like symptoms, call us at 225.258.2040. Our provider will complete a thorough phone assessment and provide instructions for drive-through testing. St. James Urgent Care is open Monday through Friday…
28-Aug-2020 to 28-Aug-2020
2020 Employees of the 1st Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2020 Employees of the 1st Quarter, Kelli Dugas, MT, and Kirby Folse, RN. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. Kelli joined St. James Parish Hospital in 2018 as the Director of Laboratory…
7-Jul-2020 to 7-Jul-2020
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Testing Options All diagnostic tests currently administered at St. James Parish Hospital offer both confirmed positive and confirmed negative results. Resulting times vary by test and will be discussed during patient visits. Option 1 Make an appointment or schedule a virtual visit with one of our Primary Care Physicians. Poche Medical Clinic 225.869.3493 Lutcher…
24-May-2020 to 24-May-2020
Surplus Asset Auction
As a public entity, St. James Parish Hospital is legally required to open a public auction for unneeded assets before discarding them. If available, assets will be auctioned through the link below for a standard period of time. Auction items are subject to change and will be updated as applicable. Hospital employees, officers and members…
20-May-2020 to 20-May-2020
COVID-19 Hospital Donations
THANK YOU for your KINDNESS, LOVE and SUPPORT. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from our community as we work hard to respond to the spread of COVID-19. We’ve been donated money, meals and supplies and our staff has enjoyed treats and prayers . It has truly made a difference and we…
13-Apr-2020 to 13-Apr-2020
CDC WARNING – Nonprescription Chloroquine Phosphate
WARNING – CDC Health Advisory: Nonprescription Chloroquine Phosphate Summary Chloroquine phosphate, when used without a prescription and supervision of a healthcare provider, can cause serious health consequences, including death. Clinicians and public health officials should discourage the public from misusing non-pharmaceutical chloroquine phosphate (a chemical used in home aquariums). Clinicians should advise patients and the…
29-Mar-2020 to 29-Mar-2020
2019 Employees of the 4th Quarter
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to announce the 2019 Employees of the 4th Quarter, Regina Wallace and Loni Bourgeois, RN. Both employees were nominated by fellow staff and chosen by the Executive Leadership Team for their dedication to the hospital. Regina joined St. James Parish Hospital as an Environmental Services Tech in 2011. She…
