Health-related issues don’t happen only during regular business hours, and in a major emergency, every second counts.
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center provides a complete range of emergency medical and surgical services and is ready to meet the needs of heart attack patients, stroke victims, and other critically ill or injured patients through our 24-hour Emergency Room. Our ER is steps away from imaging technology and operating rooms.
Our Lady of the Lake is the only certified Level I trauma center in Baton Rouge.
We provide quick and convenient emergency care.
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If you think you’re having a heart attack, don’t risk driving yourself to the hospital. Not only does driving put you and others at risk, but calling 911 gives you faster access to life-saving care.
When you call 911:
We’re investing $55 million to transform our Emergency Department — the region’s only Level I Trauma Center. This multi-phase project will expand treatment spaces, improve patient flow and help us deliver faster, more comfortable care. Throughout construction, the emergency department will remain open 24/7 with the same expert care you trust and expect.
When you need care, it can sometimes be tricky determining if you need to visit your primary care provider, local urgent care or the emergency department.
How to Decide Where to Seek Care