FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Angels Honored as Top Rural Hospital and Awarded ‘A’ Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
January 07, 2026
BOGALUSA, LA – FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Angels has been recognized as a Top Rural Hospital and earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“This achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our entire team to provide the safest, highest-quality care for our patients,” said Ralph Serpas, vice president and chief operating officer of FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Angels. “Earning an ‘A’ grade reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff to creating an environment where patient safety is always the top priority.”
Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, said, “Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety. I extend my congratulations to Our Lady of the Angels, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
Recognized as a Top Rural Hospital for prioritizing safety through advanced technology, expert ICU care, clear communication and fair billing practices, Our Lady of the Angels stands among the safest hospitals serving Bogalusa, the Northshore and Baton Rouge. Only hospitals that earn an “A” Hospital Safety Grade are eligible to be named a Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, making this dual recognition a significant achievement for Our Lady of the Angels.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To explore Our Lady of the Angel’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
About FMOL Health
FMOL Health is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhealth.org.