Ochsner American Legion Hospital opens new infusion clinic in Jennings

Jennings, La.– Ochsner American Legion Hospital (OALH) has expanded access to specialized care with the opening of a new infusion clinic in Jennings. The clinic, located at 1634 Elton Rd. in Jennings, offers chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusion services close to home, reducing the need for many patients to travel outside their community for treatment. 

Common infusion treatments include iron infusions, immunotherapies, antibiotics and therapies. Chemotherapy infusions are also administered daily. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and accepts referrals from any provider. 

“This new clinic is about more than convenience—it’s about providing compassionate, high-quality care right here in Jennings,” said Dana Williams, CEO of Ochsner American Legion Hospital. “Our patients have asked to receive the same advanced treatment options available in larger cities without leaving their families, friends and support networks, and we have answered the call. We are proud to invest in services that allow our community to heal close to home.” 

The infusion team is made up of experienced nurses and providers who have deep roots in the Jennings community. Many, like infusion nurses Jade Henning, RN, and Courtney Leger, RN, began their careers at OALH and have returned to continue serving local families. Lauren Bourgeois, NP, added, “Jennings has become a place close to my heart. It’s where I’m raising my family and where I’ve built strong connections with friends and neighbors. It is a privilege to walk alongside patients and their families during such a meaningful part of their journey.” 

The infusion clinic also features the long-standing tradition of a bell-ringing ceremony to celebrate milestones in cancer treatment—a moment that symbolizes hope, perseverance and the support of an entire community. 

“This clinic represents progress, compassion and a promise to care for our neighbors close to home,” Williams added. “Every new service we bring to Jennings reflects our ongoing commitment to meet the needs of our patients today and for generations to come.” 

Interested patients may speak with their provider about receiving infusion therapy at Ochsner American Legion Hospital. To learn more, visit ochsner.org/americanlegion. 

About Ochsner Lafayette General    
Ochsner Lafayette General has more than 5,500 employees and serves 220,000 patients per year. The organization includes Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (Ochsner LGMC); Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital; Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital; Ochsner St. Martin Hospital; Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics (Ochsner UHC); Ochsner Acadia General Hospital; Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital; Ochsner American Legion Hospital; and several clinics, urgent cares and professional centers. Ochsner LGMC is the only Level II Trauma Center in Southwest Louisiana. Both Ochsner LGMC and Ochsner UHC are major teaching hospitals, providing graduate medical education across many disciplines. To learn more, visit Ochsner.org/Lafayette.