Fast Facts 

Best in Critical Care

• Our Critical Care program includes: state-of-the-art Emergency Center Services, progressive Intensive Care Units and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services 
• In 2007, the General provided more than $21 million in care for those who couldn't afford it

Best in Cardiology

• Named a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, 2009
• One of only five hospitals in the U.S. to receive the National Premier Quality Award for Heart Bypass Surgery, 2007
• Ranked in the top 4% of hospitals nationwide for the management of heart attacks by CareScience, 2007
• Named a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, 2007
• Performed the nation's first pacemaker implant for an infant, the Gulf South's first coronary artery bypass surgery and the area's first open-heart surgery 
• Comprehensive cardiology services offered at both Baton Rouge General locations

Comprehensive Cancer Care

• First cancer center in the U.S. to have the latest, most advanced radiation therapy technology - ARTISTE
• Center of Excellence for Siemens Medical International ensuring the latest treatment technology is always available to our patients
• All-digital, paperless environment that allows for seamless continuity throughout patient care
• Created the first comprehensive cancer center treatment program in the region certified by the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer
• Our comprehensive cancer program includes inpatient, outpatient, surgical and medical oncology services, radiation therapy, rehabilitation programs, genetic screening and cancer research services

Neurosurgical Services

• Led by renown neurosurgeon Gary Dennis, MD, FACS, who is Howard University Hospital's former Chief of Neurosurgery 
• Neurosurgical Services include treatment of head, spine and traumatic injury of the peripheral nerves, brain tumors, spinal disc herniation, back injuries, diseases of the spine and spinal cord and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Focus on Health Information Technology

• $16 million investment to create one of the most advanced healthcare IT systems in the nation. It's not just a software or equipment change; it's a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach that involves every area of the hospital
• As a result, workflow and efficiencies improve, costs decrease, quality, patient safety and outcomes are enhanced, and patient satisfaction increases throughout all areas of the hospital
• Named as one of the nation's "Top 25 Most Connected Healthcare Facilities" by HealthImaging & IT Magazine

Other Historical Milestones

• Only five-time winner of the Louisiana Nurses Association Hospital of the Year award
• Opened the first Chemical Dependency Unit in the state 
• Established the first adult and pediatric Burn Treatment Center in South Louisiana and all of Mississippi