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Bayou Bend Health System

Critical Access Hospital offering quality healthcare and wellness services to our community.

05/28/2026

💙🧠 Personal Treatment and Ongoing Support 🧠💙

At Bayou Bend Health System, we understand that every senior’s mental health journey is unique. That’s why we provide personal behavioral health services designed around each patient’s individual needs, preferences, and medical history. Through compassionate, patient-centered care, our interdisciplinary team works closely with patients and families to create a supportive and structured environment focused on healing and stability.

Our approach to senior behavioral health may include:
• Individual and group therapy
• Medication management and education
• Crisis intervention and stabilization
• Coordination with primary care providers and specialists
• Structured daily routines and therapeutic activities

By providing ongoing support and customized treatment plans, we strive to help seniors regain confidence, improve emotional well-being, and enhance their overall quality of life. At Bayou Bend Health System, we are committed to helping every patient feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout their care journey.

Read more in our blog: https://www.bayoubendhealth.org/senior-behavioral-health-encouraging-mental-wellness-at-every-stage-of-aging

05/27/2026

Here is a little peek inside our new Bayou Bend Pediatric Clinic located in Suite A of the Medical Office Building.

Our bright, clean space was designed with your family in mind. From colorful, fun wall and ceiling decals that make every visit a little more enjoyable, to separate waiting areas for sick and well children for added comfort and peace of mind.

You’ll be greeted by our friendly nurses and cared for by Dr. Janadri, our kind, compassionate pediatrician who treats every child like a superstar.

Come see the difference a thoughtfully designed space and a caring team can make. We can’t wait to care for your little ones!

To schedule an appointment, please call (337) 907-6764.

05/26/2026

❗NOW HIRING: PLANT OPERATIONS CLERICAL COORDINATOR❗

Bayou Bend Health System is currently hiring a Plant Operations Clerical Coordinator to join our team. This position is responsible for performing high-level administrative and technical support tasks as well as maintaining accurate data within maintenance and project management software. Key responsibilities include scheduling mandatory life safety system testing and acting as primary liaison between the facility and external vendors, contractors, and engineers.

For more information and to apply: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=fr1052&fs=1.0em

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our great nation. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the extraordinary courage, selflessness, and dedication displayed by our fallen heroes.

May we continue to cherish the freedoms they fought so valiantly to protect.

05/24/2026

Happy Sunday! Here's our Boulevard Bistro Menu for the week of May 25-31. Call (337) 355-1267 to place takeout orders with 3 or more plates or if you have any questions. We're here to serve you 7 days a week from 12:00-1:00 pm.

❗ Please note: The covered driveway at the hospital's front door is ONLY for patient drop-off and pickup. Please park in the regular parking spaces when picking up meals. Thank you!

Have a fantastic week!

05/22/2026

Bayou Bend Health System's WellFest is BACK, and it's going to be better than ever!

Join us at the Bayou Bend Conference Center (located inside the Wellness Center) on Wednesday, June 17th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM for free wellness assessments, meet & greets with doctors and therapists, information from other local healthcare partners, and tours of the Bayou Bend Fitness Center.

FREE Lunch & Learn presentation by Bayou Bend's new Pediatrician, Dr. Janadri, will take place at noon.

Check back on social media for more details about the event in the coming days.

05/21/2026

🧠💙 The Importance of Timely Identification and Treatment 💙🧠

At Bayou Bend Health System, we understand that mental health conditions in seniors are often underdiagnosed because symptoms may be mistaken for normal aging or other physical health concerns. Early recognition and treatment are essential to helping older adults maintain emotional well-being, independence, and overall quality of life.

Using comprehensive assessments and routine screenings, our team works to identify behavioral health concerns before they become more serious or begin to interfere with daily living.

Early intervention may include:
• Mental health evaluations and screenings
• Cognitive testing and memory assessments
• Pharmaceutical evaluations and medication reviews
• Collaboration with family members and caregivers
• Patient-centered care planning tailored to individual needs

Addressing behavioral health concerns early can help seniors maintain emotional stability, strengthen daily functioning, and continue leading connected, fulfilling lives with the support they deserve.

Call (337) 471-1231 for a confidential evaluation. Read more in our blog: https://www.bayoubendhealth.org/senior-behavioral-health-encouraging-mental-wellness-at-every-stage-of-aging

05/20/2026

Bayou Bend Health System now offers TeleNephrology services with the addition of two new state-of-the-art NxStage® System One™ machines. These advanced systems bring flexibility, simplicity, and expanded dialysis care right here to our community under the remote care of Dr. Melby Abraham, Senior Medical Officer at TeleNeph, and our Hospitalist.

Designed with both patients and care teams in mind, this service offers:

•Patient-Centered Care – Intuitive interfaces and streamlined setup make treatments smoother and more efficient for patients and clinicians alike.
•Flexible Therapy Options – Capable of delivering a range of kidney replacement therapies with individualized settings tailored to each patient’s needs.
•Advanced Design Features – Volumetric fluid balancing and a user-friendly cartridge system help reduce complexity and support consistent, reliable treatment delivery with little to no therapy interruptions.

Bayou Bend Health System is proud to serve more patients with kidney care needs right here at home. For more information about nephrology services, please call us at (337) 828-0760.

05/19/2026

As a woman, you care for others, but WE care for YOU!

The Franklin Women's Health Clinic, located in Suite B of the Medical Office Building, offers a variety of services including annual wellness checkups, gynecological needs, hormone therapy, and more. When it comes to caring for every season of a woman’s life, Dr. Craig Gauthier and Tiffany Waguespack, NP, are here for you!

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call Franklin Women’s Health at 337-907-6354

05/18/2026

Your kids deserve only the best care, and Dr. Janadri with Bayou Bend Pediatric Clinic is dedicated to partnering with you to ensure the health and well-being of your child, every step of the way.

Services include sick visits, well-child visits, immunizations, physicals, newborn care, and treatment of minor injuries.

To schedule an appointment, please call (337) 907-6764.

05/17/2026

Happy Sunday! Here's our Boulevard Bistro Menu for the week of May 18-24. Call (337) 355-1267 to place takeout orders with 3 or more plates or if you have any questions. We're here to serve you 7 days a week from 12:00-1:00 pm.

❗ Please note: The covered driveway at the hospital's front door is ONLY for patient drop-off and pickup. Please park in the regular parking spaces when picking up meals. Thank you!

Have a fantastic week!

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1097 Northwest Boulevard
Franklin, LA
70538

Website

https://bayoubendhealth.org/

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