Pointe Coupee General Hospital (PCGH) held a ground-breaking ceremony on September 25, 2014, for its first major expansion in years, the Sisters of St. Joseph Medical Plaza and Hospital Laboratory, which will contain almost 17,000 ft² (1,580 m²) when it is completed, hospital Administrator Chad Olinde said.
Read MorePointe Coupee General Hospital has been named as a best practice recipient in the key area of the Quality Index. Pointe Coupee General was the only Louisiana hospital recognized in the quality category. "We are extremely proud of this award. Our clinical staff has worked tirelessly to ensure the highest quality is provided at our facility” said Chad Olinde, Hospital Administrator.
Read MoreOn October 19, 2012, the Pointe Coupee General Mammography Department had their annual Food and Drug Administration inspection. This inspection entails a review of the previous twelve month's Quality Control and Quality Assurance departmental data. Brandi Guidroz-Werchan, Lead Mammographer/QC Technologist, and Alana Moore Smith, Staff Mammographer/QA Technologist, perform testing and complete paperwork on a daily basis in preparation for this annual inspection.
Read MoreBaton Rouge Radiology Group (BRRG) will now be providing radiology services for Pointe Coupee General Hospital. Since 1951, BRRG has earned the distinct reputation as the leader in accurate diagnostic imaging and prompt reporting. The group consists of 25 highly trained specialized radiologists.
Read MorePCGH has received the 2010 Louisiana Hospital Capstone Quality Award presented by eQHealth Solutions, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana. PCGH was presented this award during the Spring 2011 for improving the quality of health care for patients in the clinical areas of congestive heart failure and pneumonia.
Read MorePointe Coupee General Hospital received a Platinum Level 2008 Louisiana Hospital Quality Award. The award was presented by Louisiana Health Care Review, Inc., which is the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana.
Read MorePointe Coupee General Hospital has received the Silver Level 2007 Louisiana Hospital Quality Award, presented by Louisiana Health Care Review, Inc., which is the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana.
Read MorePointe Coupee General Hospital has received the Bronze Level 2006 Louisiana Hospital Quality Award, presented by Louisiana Health Care Review, Inc., which is the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana.
Read MoreOn November 7, 2006, the voters of Pointe Coupee Parish passed the renewal of the 10 year, ¼ of 1% sales and use tax dedicated to the operations of the Health Services District. The proposition passed by a 71% - 29% margin. Thank you for your continued support.
Read MoreOn January 1, 2006 Chad Olinde, CPA was appointed Administrator/CEO of Pointe Coupee General Hospital. He brings a total of 18 years of healthcare management experience to the role of hospital administrator.
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