About St. Bernard Parish Hospital

When looking for high-quality healthcare, you don't have to go far. St. Bernard Parish Hospital is designed for 21st century medicine. Our staff of 400 professionals is here to deliver personalized care when you need it most. Our friendly atmosphere, superior medical staff and advanced technology make our hospital the heart and soul of healthcare in our community.

Why Choose St. Bernard Parish Hospital?

Owned by St. Bernard Parish government, St. Bernard Parish Hospital offers comprehensive outpatient care and accepts medical orders from all healthcare providers. Outpatient services, including imaging, X-ray, cardiopulmonary services and lab are convenient and easily accessible with little or no waiting time with an appointment. The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, conveniently located on the first floor of the medical office building, offers physical, speech and occupational therapies for adults and children. Our rehab center is the only one in the area that offers all three rehabilitation services under one roof.

Inpatient care is comfortable with 40 all-private spacious rooms that accommodate visits by family and friends. Our surgical suites have everything that a physician needs in medical staffing and technology, including the Da Vinci robotic surgical system used for minimally invasive surgery. In addition, our hospital has a well-equipped intensive care unit (ICU) and a 24/7 emergency department with physicians certified in emergency care.

St. Bernard Parish Hospital has over 100 credentialed physicians and many physicians have offices conveniently located in the medical office building next to the hospital. The medical office building also includes administrative offices.

Our hospital has national certification by The Joint Commission, which ensures that we meet the highest standards in the healthcare industry. We are also proud of our partnerships with LSU Medical Schools, Delgado and Nunez Community Colleges, Xavier University, University of Holy Cross, Baylor University, Bowling Green University and Chamberlain University.

Awards

  • 2024–2025 LAMMICO Patient Safety Award for Sepsis Care
  • Leapfrog Grade A Fall 2025
  • Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospital
  • CMS Four Star Rated in HCHAPS
  • Becker’s Hospital Review Hospitals with lowest C-difficile Rates

Contact Us

For more information, please call 504-826-9500.

Visitation Policy

View our most updated visitor policy.

Tobacco Free

All Ochsner Health campuses are tobacco free. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on our campuses including the garages and parking areas. Find more information on our smoking cessation services.

Information

Our St. Bernard Parish Hospital has an operator on staff Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–7 p.m. that answers the phone for the main line, 504-826-9500. After 7 p.m., our security team and house supervisors answer this number. A greeter is available Monday–Friday from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. to assist in the hospital outpatient area. To be connected to any department or to get information on specific visiting hours before you arrive, please call 504-826-9500.

Medical Records

Your record is always available to you to view, download and share in your MyOchsner patient portal account. To obtain copies of the medical record outside of MyOchsner, the patient's written authorization must be signed and dated and must include the name and address of the individual who is to receive the copies of the record, the information requested and the treatment dates. Obtain your release of information form.

Language Services

Language services are available to patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-833-896-6586. Additionally, your care team may request in-person or virtual interpreter support during a visit for both limited English proficiency and deaf/hard of hearing patients.

Patient & Provider Advocacy

The Patient and Provider Advocacy department serves as a mediator for patients on issues like advance directives, HIPAA and requests (appointments, medication refills, etc.). Patient and Provider Advocacy also supports Ochsner’s compliance with Patient Rights & Responsibilities, provides policy interpretation and advice on institutional practices. To reach our advocates at any location, please call 1-844-959-HEAR (4327) or email PatientAdvocate@ochsner.org.

Security

To reach security on this campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please call 504-826-9997.

Community services include:

  • Lighthouse for the Blind at 504-899-4501
  • Radio for the Blind at WRBH 88.3 FM

Amenities

We offer several amenities for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

Wi-Fi

St. Bernard Parish Hospital offers free Wi-Fi for patients, families and visitors. Please look for the "OHN Guest Wi-Fi" when on site.

Chapel

Our chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is located on the second floor of the hospital.

Visually impaired services

All elevators and many other public areas have braille signage to assist those with visual impairments. We can also provide visitors with an audio recording of patient rights and responsibilities, advanced directives and the Ochsner mission statement.

ATMs

Gulf Coast Bank and Trust ATM is located on the first floor in the hospital lobby.

We offer on-site dining options, whether you need a quick snack, a cup of coffee, or something a bit more filling.

St. Bernard Parish Hospital Cafe

Located on the first floor of the hospital, our cafeteria is open:

  • Breakfast: Monday–Friday, 7–10 a.m.
  • Lunch: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Vending Machines

The vending machines room is located on the first floor of the hospital lobby outside the café and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.