Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

Located in Crowley, La., Ochsner Acadia General Hospital delivers quality medical and surgical care to Acadia Parish and surrounding areas.

Ochsner Acadia General Hospital is open 24/7.

Hospital Visiting Hours: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Visitor Guidelines: One visitor per patient, 18 years or older, is allowed to stay overnight. Children under age 12 may visit in patient rooms, with adult supervision. It is asked that the adult supervisor ensure that the visiting children do not disturb other patients. No more than two visitors may occupy a patient’s room at one time.

Additional Visiting Hours:

• Intensive care unit: 9-10 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 5-6 p.m.
• Emergency room: Only one visitor per patient is allowed beyond the family waiting room unless the condition of the patient prevents visitation
• Cancer center clinic: Only one visitor per patient
• Cancer center infusion: Visitors are not allowed

Accreditation

Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA): Developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the GEDA program recognizes emergency departments that provide outstanding care for seniors. This accreditation means that our team has the skills and tools needed to deliver advanced care to you or your loved ones. Our nurses and physicians completed specialty geriatric training supported by the Emergency Nurses Association and the American College of Emergency Physicians. 

Our Services

Ochsner Acadia General Hospital offers an extensive line of medical services, including:

• Emergency medicine
• Inpatient acute and skilled nursing facility beds
• Breast radiology
• Pediatric services
• Digital radiology & imaging
• Cardiology
• Women’s services
• Kidney care
• Gastroenterology
• Hyperbaric medicine
• Vein therapy
• Urology
• Pharmacy
• Outpatient infusion centers
• Wound care
• Digital medicine programs for telemedicine consults

In addition, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital provides:

Surgical Care

Surgical services of Ochsner Acadia General Hospital provides quality surgical care to patients of all ages. The surgical services department has operating rooms for general surgery and endoscopy procedures and a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Ochsner Acadia General Hospital offers several surgical specialties, including:

• General surgery
  • Laparoscopic procedures for hernia repair
  • Gallbladder removal
  • Appendix removal
  • Colon resection
  • Fundoplication
• OB/GYN,
  • C-sections
  • Ablation
  • Laparoscopic hysterectomy 
  • Robotic gynecological procedures utilizing the daVinci Robot
• ENT
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Ear tube insertion
  • Nasal and facial fracture repair
  • Computer-assisted sinus procedures
• Ophthalmology
  • Cataract and other procedures of the eyes and eyelids
• Orthopedic
  • Total joint replacement of knee, hip and shoulder
  • Fracture management
  • ACL and PCL repairs
• Endoscopy, Urology, Peripheral Vascular, Dentistry, Podiatry and Pain Management

Radiology

Ochsner Acadia General Hospital offers a full range of radiology services utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, including:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Breast radiology
• Multi-slice high speed CT scan
• Digital mammography
• Digital color flow ultrasound
• Nuclear medicine
• Bone density scans

This equipment is maintained with the highest standards and all certifications required by American College of Radiology (ACR).

Ochsner Acadia General Hospital employs registered technologists with expertise and certification in their area of service. The technologist participates in continuing education and annually fulfills licensure credentialing requirements.

We also use state-of-the-art P.A.C.S. (Picture and Archive Communication Systems) to transmit and store images, ensuring referring physicians the ability to view studies and discuss treatment options with patients as needed. For more information, call 337-783-6584.

Laboratory Services
Ochsner Acadia General Hospital offers full range of laboratory services, including diagnostic and screening procedures to assist clinicians in the care and treatment of our patients. The laboratory maintains accreditations through the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS/CLIA). With a dedicated team of trained professionals in laboratory medicine and state-of-the-art equipment, our patients have come to expect a level of quality and services that surpasses many other facilities.

Laboratory and blood draw services are administered by physician referral only. When arriving for lab services, you must first register at the outpatient registration desk located on the first floor. No appointment is necessary.

If you need lab services, please remember:

• Wear clothing with loose sleeves
• Bring your physician’s order and/or treatment authorization to registration on the day of your visit
• Bring your physician’s order to the lab for blood collection and/or specimen drop-off
• Arrive 20 minutes prior to your appointment time in order to register

Outpatient Lab Hours
Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Our History

Originally founded as Legion Hospital by American Legion Post 15 in 1929, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital continues the tradition of caring for the communities it serves. The hospital has grown and evolved with the changing needs of its patients. As part of Ochsner Health, the hospital provides access to an extensive array of highly specialized care close to home.

When Ochsner Acadia General Hospital became part of Ochsner Lafayette General in 2014, it was able to better support the community by expanding services.

In 2018, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated emergency department. The hospital also invested $2 million in new radiology equipment, including a new MRI. Through the support of generous donors, OAGH replaced all IV pumps with CareFusion Alaris smart pumps, creating a better, quieter experience for patients and caregivers.

Today, OAGH continues to excel by providing services tailored to benefit the community through a number of partnerships and expanded service lines. Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana - Crowley offers infusion services and resources to patients close to home. The hospital’s partnership with Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) specifically enhanced its cardiology services and launched a telecardiology program linking patients to CIS in Lafayette, giving patients 24/7 access to a cardiologist.

With a continued focus on providing convenient access to care, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital also offers telepsychology, telestroke and a telehospitalist to meet the growing needs of the community. As part of Ochsner Health, patients benefit from the system’s vast, innovative telehealth and digital medicine programs.