Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital

04/20/2026

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and today we had the pleasure of celebrating our incredible Hospital Auxiliary! 💙

We honored these dedicated volunteers with a special luncheon and tokens of our gratitude—just a simple way to say thank you for the big impact they make every single day. Their compassion, generosity, and willingness to serve help shape the heart of our hospital. We truly couldn’t be who we are without them.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing volunteers! 👏

04/17/2026

Join us Monday for a beautiful butterfly experience honoring those who have given and received the gift of life through organ donation. 🦋

04/10/2026

Thinking about breastfeeding your baby? 💕 Join our Virtual Breastfeeding Class, designed for expectant and new moms who want to feel confident and prepared.

This class is led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and covers the benefits of breastfeeding, how to prepare before baby arrives, and practical troubleshooting tips to help you succeed.
🖥 Virtual via Google Meet
📝 Registration required

Register at https://bit.ly/4c3FYjy. Once registered, you’ll receive login instructions by email prior to the class. Give yourself the knowledge and support you deserve on your breastfeeding journey! 💗

04/09/2026

Join us next Thursday for our first Girl Talk of 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Cascade Room at Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital. This is a class just for girls. It is geared toward opening conversations between Moms and Daughters about female development from a female's point of view. (Aunts and grandmothers are welcome, too!)
To register or for more information, visit https://bit.ly/4cz8CZV

04/08/2026

April is National Donate Life Month, recognizing the importance of organ and tissue donation. Rapides Regional Medical Center works closely with LOPA - Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency in helping save and heal lives. In 2025, Rapides Regional helped facilitate 57 transplants, saving 47 lives through 20 organ donors.
To recognize and thank our donor families, we will host our annual LOPA butterfly release on Monday, April 20 at 1:15 on the patio outside the Scott Street entrance to Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital.

National Donate Life Month was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003.

04/06/2026

Take a few minutes out of your day and give yourself peace of mind. Our team of trained child passenger safety experts will take a look at your car seats to make sure they are installed properly and not under a recall. We hope to you see there.

04/05/2026

On behalf of our colleagues, medical staff and volunteers, here is wishing you and your family a happy and blessed Easter.♥🙏

04/05/2026

Our NICU nurses are hopping into Easter with the sweetest little “Peeps” around! 🐣💛

Their compassion, dedication, and gentle touch make all the difference for our babies and their families—especially during special moments like this. They even made sweet little footprint keepsakes for mom and dad. 

We are so grateful for these incredible caregivers who bring comfort, joy, and a little extra Easter cheer to our NICU every day. 💕

04/02/2026

The Easter Bunny 🐰 paid a visit last week to our colleagues and their families. Thank you to all who came to get free photos by Susan Stevison Photography llc.

03/31/2026

After an incredible 47 years of service, we celebrate the retirement of Mr. Albert Boss! 👏

Mr. Boss began his journey as a hospital orderly and went on to serve in many roles—including patient transporter, PCT, casting tech, and community outreach marketer. No matter the role, he showed up with a strong work ethic, a positive spirit, and a genuine heart for people.

He has touched countless lives, through his compassion and prayer, and earned the deep respect of everyone who’s had the privilege to work alongside him. Mr. Boss truly embodies compassionate, patient-centered care and leaves a lasting impact everywhere he goes.

His legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come. Thank you, Mr. Boss, for your dedication and service—we wish you all the best in retirement! 💙 Please join us in congratulating him!

03/30/2026

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03/30/2026

Happy Doctors' Day to the heart of healthcare - our physicians! Thank you for your commitment to providing high quality, efficient and compassionate health care for our patients and community.