The Pointe Coupee Parish Health Services District № 1’s board of directors invites the public to join us as we celebrate Pointe Coupee General Hospital’s 50th anniversary on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 12:00 PM on the hospital grounds. Reception is to follow in the Sisters of St. Joseph Conference Room ("the Chapel").
Read MoreFriday, October 18, 2019, is National Mammography Day. We are celebrating by holding a “pink day” in order to raise money and awareness. All day, we will be wearing pink shirts, tops, and accessories. Our Radiology department will be accepting $2 or more donations to support breast cancer awareness. All proceeds will go to the Janell LaCombe Fund.
Read MorePointe Coupee General Hospital is excited to now offer 3D Mammography exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, these exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing.
Read MoreIn late July, a two-day hands-on cooking class where campers learned skills in the kitchen, basic food safety, and how to put a healthy twist on some of our favorite foods took place at Pointe Coupee Homebound Health and Hospice.
Read MoreCT has become an indispensable exam for a variety of conditions, which makes it even more important for patients to be aware of radiation dose over time. We now offer advanced imaging capabilities that feature high-quality, low-dose diagnostic exams with our new Philips Ingenuity CT scanner to help enhance patient care.
Read MoreJune 19, 2019 was the final day for the this summers A-HEC students. They completed three weeks (90 hours) which consisted of a rotation to various departments, classroom work, visits from doctors and community members, and field trips.
Read MoreJoin us for a two-day hands-on cooking class where campers learn skills in the kitchen, basic food safety, and how to put a healthy twist on some of our favorite foods. Campers will take home a recipe book, apron, and goodie bag.
Read MoreThe A-HEC of a Summer program is an exciting opportunity for ninth, tenth and eleventh grade students with at least a 2.0 GPA who are interested in pursing a healthcare career. These students are given a chance to explore different career opportunities in medicine by volunteering at local hospitals. During the fifteen-day period in June, the students rotate through various hospital departments and job shadow practicing healthcare professionals.
Read MorePointe Coupee General Hospital’s primary goal is to always deliver high-quality care to our patients, which is why we use advanced, digital mammography technology. With digital mammography, the radiologist reviews electronic images of the breast using special high-resolution monitors.
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