About Us

Providing Medical Care to Opelousas & Surrounding Areas Since 1957

Opelousas General Health System (OGHS) has a rich and vibrant history dating back to the 1950s. The heath system is governed under the leadership of a five-member Service District Board, and a nine-member Board of Trustees. The Board is dedicated to providing OGHS patients with state-of-the-art medical care. Achieving this requires constant improvement of medical services and a commitment to the acquisition and implementation of new technology and services. This acquisition of technology, combined with continuing education relative to advanced medical techniques, provides a healing environment typically found in much larger metropolitan areas.

The nine-member Board of Trustees include the following:

• Gina Bradley Tuttle (Chairman)
• Albert Simien (Vice Chairman)
• Mary Doucet (Secretary)
• Dr. Kerry Thibodeaux
• Alton Broussard
• Dr. Derek Metoyer
• Robert Wolfe, Jr.
• Richard Urban
• The Honorable James P. Doherty, Jr.

MISSION

• Our Family Caring For Yours

VISION

• Exceeding your Expectations

Our Facilities

Opelousas General Main Campus is a full-service medical center as inclusive as any referral hospital in the state. Opelousas General South Campus is in the southern portion of St. Landry Parish near the Sunset and Grand Coteau area.

The primary service area draws from surrounding communities including:

• Arnaudville
• Carencro
• Church Point
• Eunice
• Grand Coteau
• Krotz Springs
• Lawtell
• Leonville
• Melville
• Palmetto
• Port Barre
• Sunset
• Ville Platte
• Washington

OGHS is the second largest employer in Opelousas with over 1100 employees.

Life in Opelousas, Louisiana

The history of Opelousas, one of the oldest cities in Louisiana, is more than the story of one small city -- it is a story of a way of life. Opelousas was founded in 1720 and populated by travelers, traders, Native Americans, Creoles, and those of French and Spanish descent. At one time, it was the capital of Louisiana.

For visitors to Opelousas, culture abounds in the sights and sounds of a community rich in history. From our unique array of museums to our restaurants featuring "hot and spicy" Cajun cuisine, visitors are sure to find something special here. You will be delighted by the architecture, the shaded streets, the wonderful cuisine, and of course the music. Opelousas is known as the Zydeco Capital of the world. Live Zydeco music is very abundant in St. Landry Parish and is home to many Zydeco musicians.

Opelousas sits in the center of two major highways, US 190 and Interstate I-49. Because of this and other factors, St. Landry Parish is experiencing unprecedented growth and prosperity. Opelousas and St. Landry Parish are truly amazing places to live and do business.