Level III
Founded in 1949 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in Lafayette, Louisiana, Our Lady of Lourdes is a regional acute care medical center focused on the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The hospital employs more than 1,800 people and offers a medical staff of nearly 500 physician experts in 48 specialties. As a local healthcare leader, Lourdes provides a wide-ranging network of services, including Centers of Excellence in the areas of Orthopedics and Stroke, a dedicated Heart Hospital, and an advanced Robotics Surgery Program. The hospital is home to the only burn unit in Southwest Louisiana and a Commission on Cancer accredited oncology program.
The Best and Safest Care in Lafayette
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette received an “A” grade in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group in 2021 and 2022. The distinction is based on peer review of more than 30 performance measures looking at the number of accidents, injuries, infections and errors in a hospital setting, as well as the efficiency of systems a hospital puts in place to prevent harm. Lourdes’ consecutive top-tier grades acknowledges a consistent system of safety protocols that positions it as the safest hospital in the Lafayette area.
Lafayette, LA – Our Lady of Lourdes, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS), announced that it has received multiple 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Awards® by Press Ganey, including the Guardian of Excellence Award® for Patient Experience. Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group was a recipient for their Medical Practice, and Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital was recognized for HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) Inpatient. These awards are part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance on designated survey measures.
