Women’s & Children’s Moves to Exclusive Human Milk-Based Diet for Extremely...
Aug 13, 2018
The hospital is the first Acadiana facility to provide the service, setting a nationwide precedent for NICU standard of care.
Women's & Children's Hospital
Hospital and ER in Lafayette
Women's & Children's Hospital has been providing specialized healthcare services for women and children for over 30 years in Lafayette, La. Since its humble beginnings as a birthing hospital, it has since grown to become one of the Louisiana’s leading healthcare institutions dedicated exclusively to the care of women and children. Patients are cared for by a comprehensive team of well-trained, compassionate and professional individuals with an unyielding commitment to excellence in patient care.
The care and treatment provided is enhanced by a medical staff of adult and pediatric specialists whose focus is solely on the unique healthcare needs of woman and her baby. Because of the specialized team of medical professionals, advanced equipment and facilities, Women's & Children's Hospital has become a healthcare referral center for other hospitals and healthcare professionals throughout the Acadiana area. The hospital’s multidisciplinary approach ensures that all of its patients receive the best and most thorough care possible.
Kid's Emergency Room
The Kids ER is the only 24-hour children's emergency room in Acadiana dedicated to pediatrics - newborn through 17 years of age.
Patient Testimonials
Caring for families as they begin and grow is what we do best. Hear stories from four Acadiana families who began their journey with us.
Kid's Specialty Center
The center has full spectrum of pediatric specialists, including cancer, ENT, neurology, and sports medicine
What's been happening around Women's & Children's Hospital
Women’s & Children’s Presents Memorial Scholarship
Jul 16, 2018
Annual scholarship presented to area nursing students entering their senior year of study.
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase...
Jun 28, 2018
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to purchase Women’s & Children’s Hospital from HCA...
Women’s & Children’s Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer
Jun 18, 2018
Sharon Gates, RN, longtime hospital Associate Chief Nursing Officer, begins her new leadership role on June 18.
WomensandChildrensHospital
Sep 21, 2018 - 10:30am EDT
https://youtu.be/UNWN83H2Iyw
WomensandChildrensHospital
Sep 20, 2018 - 1:40pm EDT
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women ages 35 to 74. But, Cherri Phillips is a survivor. Cherri, Accounting payroll coordinator with Women’s & Children’s Hospital, and Terri Gerace, a fellow ovarian cancer survivor and advocate, recently shared their journey with KATC TV-3 anchor/reporter Katie Lopez for a special feature on Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. See the full story here: https://katc.com/community/gma/2018/09/20/two-acadiana-women-are-combating-ovarian-cancer-with-education/
WomensandChildrensHospital
Sep 17, 2018 - 12:42pm EDT
Achoo! Last year, more than 200,000 people were treated for the flu. Fend off the flu by getting vaccinated, and keep our information bookmarked throughout flu season. We’re here whenever you need us. https://goo.gl/5uwN5y
WomensandChildrensHospital
Sep 15, 2018 - 1:23pm EDT
First Responders. Hometown Heros. NICU Reunion Partners. 💜💜💜💜 Thank you for everything you do for us and our community!
WomensandChildrensHospital
Sep 15, 2018 - 1:03pm EDT
Nuff said! 💜 (more event pics in comments)