Opelousas General Health System

09/21/2025

We're looking for passionate, driven, and talented individuals to join our team! At Opelousas General Health System, you'll find more than just a job, you'll find a place where your skills are valued, your ideas make an impact, and your growth is encouraged.

Explore our open positions and apply today: https://bit.ly/3Mh31qW

Come grow with us!

09/20/2025

We would like to celebrate our amazing Environmental Services Team during National Environmental Services Week! We are recognizing the vital contributions that they provide to our health system. These professionals do an outstanding job of keeping our facilities safe and clean. Thank you for all that you do.

09/19/2025

Opelousas General Health System recently welcomed Opelousas Fire Chief Bryan Chavis and members of Opelousas Fire Department. The shared learning session involved education on MRI Zone safety and the oxygen-enriched environment associated with hyperbaric chambers.

We are grateful OFD shares our culture of safety and patients-first mindset. This education is integrated into the fire department's regular pre-planning and hazard analysis for healthcare facilities.

The MRI safety focused on the powerful, ever-present magnetic field and the dangers associated with it. Only fire extinguishers rated for use around an MRI can be used in an emergency. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has specific and unique emergency protocols and safety measures, such as specialized fire suppression and evacuation procedures, as well as strict adherence guidelines for equipment and processes.

09/18/2025

A special thank you to St. Landry Chamber of Commerce for naming Opelousas General Health System the Large Business of the Year! We are so proud to serve Opelousas, St. Landry Parish and the surrounding communities. Great things are happening at OGHS! Our Family Caring for Yours since 1957.

09/18/2025

09/17/2025

Education is a vital part of keeping patients safe and healthy. Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Opelousas General Health System, does a great job of educating our patients and community about the importance of screening and early detection. We are proud to partner with such an excellent team!

We were proud to be out in the Opelousas community, connecting with local leaders at the Opelousas Kiwanis Club meeting to share how Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is working to expand access to early detection, education, and cancer care across Louisiana.

Special thanks to Renee Fontenot for representing Mary Bird Perkins and helping spark great conversations about how we can work together to lessen the burden of cancer in the region.

Thank you to the Opelousas Kiwanis Club for the warm welcome and for your commitment to building healthier communities. 💜

Opelousas General Health System

09/16/2025

Are you at risk for PAD? We are proud to partner with Cardiovascular Institute of the South in providing exceptional cardiovascular care! ❤️

You don’t have to check every box to be at risk—and you don’t have to check any to have PAD. If any of this sounds like you, it may be time to see a cardiologist and get screened.

09/15/2025

Paint the Town Pink T-shirts will be available to our Sponsors and those who pre-ordered on the following dates and times. As a reminder, the pick-up location is OGHS Main Campus, 629 E. Prudhomme Street, Building L.

09/13/2025

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but early detection saves lives. Regular screenings can hlep catch it in the earliest stages, when it's most treattable. Talk to your doctor today about whether screening is right for you. If you are in need of a primary care provider, call (337) 678-4343

09/11/2025

Searching for a nephrologist close to home? Dr. Adam Shepard is here for your kidney health needs. Visit https://bit.ly/OGHSNephrologyClinic to learn more about the Opelousas General Nephrology Clinic today.