The Sisters of St. Joseph Medical Plaza has now been in operation for a year! The 11,000 ft² (1,020 m²) clinic is home to five family practice physicians and a nurse practitioner who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of "a wide range of illnesses and medical issues."
Read MorePointe Coupee General Hospital will host the “AHEC of a Sumer for the thirteenth year this summer. Area high school students interested in pursuing health care careers are given the opportunity to receive a firsthand introduction to various health occupations. These students observe health care professionals at work, participate in some of the health care professional’s job responsibilities, and receive CPR training.
Read MoreBreast cancer does not discriminate. It can affect women and men regardless of age or race. In 2011, it was estimated that over 290,000 new cases of breast cancer were discovered. Over 2000 of these cases were in men. Alarmingly, over 39,500 women and 450 men will die from this dreaded disease this year.
Read MoreThe Pointe Coupee General Hospital Emergency Department continually strives to ensure that those seeking emergent treatment receive the best care possible. Currently the department treats over 1000 patients per month. A physician staffs the department 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Licensed nursing personnel assigned to the Emergency Department must be ACLS, PALS and TNCC certified.
Read MoreThe bath salts drug has chemically nothing to do with the bath salts we place in our bath tub such as Epsom salt. The bath salts drug's white crystals resemble the bath salts we use in bathing but are not the same. The illegal street chemists have marketed the bath salts drug as “bath salts – not for human consumption” under names such as Ivory Wave and Vanilla Sky. By doing this they have been able to avoid the bath salts drug being labeled as illegal.
Read MoreThe Business Department at Pointe Coupee General Hospital consists of a team of seven individuals whose main goal is to ensure accurate and timely billing of patient's accounts. There are three highly trained and knowledgeable medical billers that bill insurance claims to ensure that all patient claims are being satisfied by their insurance carrier.
Read MoreThe Pointe Coupee General Hospital Service District № 1 Board is responsible for the overall management of the hospital and the Health Service District. Its mission is to insure the provision of quality health care to the community in a safe, efficient, respectful, and comprehensive manner. The Board consists of nine members including three Police Jury members, two active Medical Staff members, and four laymen.
Read MoreFebruary was American Heart Month and Pointe Coupee General Hospital took the opportunity to promote heart health to its employees and the community. Several activities were planned during the month including hospital staff donating money to the American Heart Association.
Read MoreThe Laboratory Department at Pointe Coupee General Hospital plays a major role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. The Laboratory helps to improve patient care by providing safe onsite testing for a variety of discipline, including blood bank, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, parasitology, serology, and urinalysis.
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