Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
LAFAYETTE – On Friday, April 14, at 1 p.m., Ochsner Lafayette General will cut the ribbon on Ochsner Health Center - Pont Des Mouton, located at 409 W Pont Des Mouton Rd. in Lafayette Parish. The facility houses both Primary Care Services and an Urgent Care Center.
As a growing health system, Ochsner Lafayette General is committed to meeting patients where they are. The two clinics, with their more than 8,000 square feet of combined space, represent Ochsner’s commitment to increasing access to care for all patients, from urban centers to rural communities and those in more suburban areas, like North Lafayette and Carencro.
Primary Care Services are available Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Urgent Care Center, one of five Ochsner Lafayette General Urgent Care Centers in Acadiana, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“With the opening of Ochsner Health Center - Pont Des Mouton, our care teams became an integral part of a vibrant and thriving community in North Lafayette,” said Shauna Bienvenu-Oubre, MD, Ochsner Health Center - Pont Des Mouton. “Each day, we position our work to provide better access to healthcare for all patients and support these communities in their continued growth and development.”
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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 Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital, Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital and a number of 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.