Emergency

In-House Physician 24 Hours per Day

The 24-hour Emergency Department underwent an expansion in 2010, featuring the addition of a triage room, negative pressure room, and decontamination room. The renovation expanded the Emergency Department from 380 square feet to 5,388 square feet and increased capacity from 3 to 7 beds. 

Prevost Memorial Hospital is a member of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN)'s statewide hospital network. LERN works with network hospitals to provide state-of-the-art trauma, stroke, and heart attack protocols to ensure patients receive the best possible care at the appropriate facilities. 

Inpatient  and
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Outpatient  Services

INPATIENT SERVICES

• Acute Medical Admissions
• 15-Bed Acute Facility
• 10-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility

 

OUTPATIENT SERVICES

• Echocardiogram
• EKG (Electrocardiogram)
• Holter Monitor
• Vascular Ultrasound
• Wound Care

Pathology (laboratory)

Prevost Memorial provides a standard array of laboratory tests to support the hospital's emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient care, including:

• Urinalysis
• Bacteriology
• Immunology
• Parasitology
• Histology
• Hematology

• Coagulation
• Chemistry
• Blood Banking
• Drug Testing
• Special Chemistry

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Radiology

• Routine X-rays
• 3D Mammography
• Bone Density Scans
• CT Scans (Computed Tomography)
• Ultrasound (organ)
• Digital Diagnostic Imaging
• Cardiac Calcium Scoring
• Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening

Respiratory

DIAGNOSTIC

•    Arterial Blood Gas
•    Pulmonary Function
•    Pulse Oximetry

THERAPEUTIC

•    Aerosol Therapy
•    Chest Physical Therapy
•    Incentive Spirometry
•    Oxygen Therapy

Glide Scope for Intubation
Carbon Monoxide Detector
BiPap Support (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure)
Vent Support

Additional  Services
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SOCIAL SERVICES

• Assessments
• Counseling
• Referrals
• Case Management
• Community Outreach

 
 

DIETARY 

• Nutrition Consultations (physician referral required)

 
EDUCATION

• CPR Classes (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Annual Health Fair (June)

 
VOLUNTEER SERVICES

• Ladies Auxiliary