Services offered at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
Since Ochsner Lafayette General assumed management of Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics, several services and clinics have been added or reinstated. The hospital increased its number of operating rooms, completed a full emergency department renovation and enhanced cardiology services through a partnership with Cardiovascular Institute of the South. Outpatient diabetes and nutrition education classes are also offered monthly.
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics provides a wide range of healthcare services and specialties to support patients across Lafayette and surrounding communities, including:
24-Hour emergency department
The Emergency Department at Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics provides 24-hour emergency care supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a dedicated emergency medicine team. The hospital maintains a 20-bed emergency department equipped to stabilize patients of all ages. If a higher level of care is required, patients are transferred to the most appropriate facility.
Laboratory services, CT, X-ray, ultrasound and respiratory therapy are available 24 hours a day. Our team is committed to delivering excellent customer service in a safe, healing environment.
Audiology services
Audiology services include Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing, hearing evaluations, middle ear analysis, vestibular testing, otoacoustic emission testing, Medicaid pediatric hearing aids, in-house swim molds and cochlear fittings.
A physician order is required for all tests.
Testing is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 337-261-6424 for appointments or more information.
Cardiac stress lab
The cardiac stress lab offers:
- EKG
- Holter monitoring
- Stress testing
Testing is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 337-261-6258 for appointments.
Heart catheterization lab
Cardiac catheterization is an essential diagnostic and treatment tool for conditions such as congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, heart valve disorders, arrhythmias, congenital heart defects and pulmonary hypertension.
Procedures are performed in our specialized heart catheterization, or cath, lab, where physicians use advanced imaging to assess and treat blocked or narrowed blood vessels. A common procedure is an angiogram, where a thin catheter is inserted through an artery in the leg and guided to the heart to evaluate the coronary arteries and blood flow.
Many procedures are outpatient, allowing patients to return home the same day. Sedation or anesthesia may be required depending on the procedure. Heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure and oxygen levels are monitored throughout.
Outpatient lab services
Outpatient lab services are available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. For appointments, call 337-261-6212.
Outpatient nutrition services
Our nutrition team provides individual nutrition assessments and group education classes delivered by licensed and registered dietitians. Services support overall health, weight management and chronic disease care. Open Monday through Friday by appointment only.
Outpatient pharmacy
The outpatient pharmacy offers prescription processing and medication therapy management. We accept most commercial plans, most Medicare plans and all Louisiana Medicaid plans. Assistance is available for uninsured, qualifying patients. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 337-261-6235 for more information.
Pediatric occupational therapy and speech therapy
We provide pediatric occupational therapy to support independence and daily living skills. Speech therapy is available for children and adults with speech, language, social communication, swallowing or feeding disorders. A physician order is required for all services. Call 337-261-6710 for more information.
Radiology and imaging Services
Our radiology department offers X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound and echocardiography, nuclear medicine, mammography, interventional radiology and bone density scans. For questions, call 337-261-6767.
Respiratory therapy
Respiratory therapy services include pulmonary lab testing, electroencephalograms (EEGs), sleep studies and bronchoscopy.
For more information, call 337-261-6260.
