About the Organization
Who We Are
The health system employs more than 2700 full-time, part-time and PRN employees and is the largest health system in the area.
Memorial is a true community health system, run by a board of local volunteers from all walks of business, industry and public service. It is one of an elite group of health systems that belongs to the people of Southwest Louisiana and serves everyone regardless of age, race, gender or financial status.
Our Health System
Lake Charles Memorial Health System is the only locally owned, regional community healthcare system in Lake Charles consisting of:
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
A 314-bed acute care facility at our main campus on Oak Park Boulevard.
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women
A 54-bed womens ob/gyn and surgical services facility at Gauthier and Nelson Roads.
Moss Memorial Health Clinic
A primary care clinic on Walters Street for those in need of healthcare, no matter what their financial or health insurance status is.
Archer Institute
A 42-bed behavioral health hospital on Nelson Road.
Memorial Medical Group
An affiliate physician group comprised of over 100 specialists with over 20 specialties and sub-specialties.
Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program
A program combining the academic resources of LSUHSC New Orleans with the clinical and financial resources of southwest Louisiana's largest community-owned, non-profit healthcare system, Lake Charles Memorial.
About the Community
Conveniently located about halfway between big-city Houston, TX and
the Crescent City, New Orleans, LA, SWLA blends the best of worlds of
close-knit community life and adventure. Southwest Louisiana (SWLA) is a
five-parish area. It is composed of the following parishes: Allen,
Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis.
Lake Charles, Louisiana is a blend of contrasts that magically works together in total harmony. A Cajun personality with a Texas flair. A love for big-city entertainment and a relished joy of nature. Bold and outspoken, yet equally laid-back and homey. Stylish and carefree a little black dress paired with flip-flops. Lake Charles is the best of Louisiana infused into something irresistible.