Main Information: |
Facility Type: | Short Term Acute Care |
Ownership: | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Accreditations: | The Joint Commission |
Teaching Hospital: | Yes |
Room Types: | Private |
Year Hospital Opened: | 1900 |
Languages Spoken by Staff: | French, Spanish |
Description: |
This city's first hospital, Baton Rouge General has been providing for the healthcare needs of our community for more than 100 years. Our legacy is one of compassion and caring, innovation and leadership. Here are just a few of the milestones we've achieved: * Performed the first open heart surgery in the city Created the first Diabetes Program * Established the first and only Regional Burn Center in southern Louisiana * Opened the first Chemical Dependency Unit in the state More than 2,000 people work at our hospital, and every one of them is personally committed to making a difference to those they serve. It is this compassion, caring, and attention to our patients' needs that sets the General apart from other hospitals.
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Hospital Leadership: |
William R. Holman
Speciality: President and CEO Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City 3600 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 387-7000 |
Floyd Roberts, MD
Speciality: Chief Medical Officer Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City 3600 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 387-7000 |
Dionne Viator
Speciality: Senior Vice President Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City 8585 Picardy Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 387-7000 |
Wanda Hughes
Speciality: Interim Nursing Executive Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City 3600 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 387-7000 |
George Bell
Speciality: Vice President, Physician Relations Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City 8585 Picardy Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 387-7000 |
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