HQ Function

Provides specialized inpatient and outpatient medical care for women at all life stages and children from infancy through adolescence. Key functions include labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care, pediatric emergency services, and various surgical and medical subspecialties for women and children.

Notable Features:

Key features include a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a dedicated 24/7 pediatric emergency room, advanced maternity and birthing suites, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging services tailored for women and children.

Work Culture:

The work culture at Women's and Children's Hospital, as part of Ochsner Lafayette General, emphasizes patient-first care, compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence. There is a strong focus on a supportive environment for both patients' families and staff, with continuous learning and development opportunities.

HQ Significance:

The hospital is a vital healthcare resource for the Acadiana region, being one of the few dedicated facilities for specialized women's and children's health. Its advanced capabilities, particularly in neonatal and pediatric critical care, make it a significant referral center.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus reflects Ochsner Health's core values: Patients First, Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, and Teamwork. This is evident in its family-centered care models, investment in specialized technology, and community health initiatives.

Location:

Women's and Children's Hospital primarily serves the Acadiana region of Louisiana. As part of Ochsner Lafayette General and the broader Ochsner Health system, it contributes to a network providing comprehensive healthcare services across Louisiana and the Gulf South, but this specific campus's direct patient service is focused on its immediate and surrounding communities.

Street Address:

4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy

City:

Lafayette

State/Province:

LA

Country:

USA