Hydration Therapy Breaks into Local Healthcare Market at BRG Express Care

BATON ROUGE, La. – Hydration therapy, a popular wellness treatment for headaches, nausea, hangovers, dehydration and athletic recovery, is now available at the Hydration Therapy Lounge inside Baton Rouge General’s Express Care location on Highland Road, near LSU’s south gates. The treatments rapidly replenish fluids, electrolytes and vitamins through an IV.

“Studies show that IV therapy can help boost hydration and vitamin levels more rapidly than drinking or eating at home,” said Bonnie Smith, nurse practitioner at BRG Express Care. “That means people feel better faster, and are able to get back to their normal lives sooner.”

Patients can schedule an appointment online or just walk in. Five “cocktails” are currently available, each including a special combination of fluids, medicine, electrolytes and vitamins, depending on a patient’s specific wants and needs. BRG’s experienced clinical staff will screen patients to help determine which hydration therapy treatment is ideal. A small IV is then inserted in the patient’s arm so the fluids can be delivered directly into the bloodstream for immediate hydration -- the full effect kicking in within a few hours post-treatment.

During the 30-45 minute treatment, patients will relax in the private hydration lounge with free Wi-Fi, Amazon Alexa, a flat screen TV with access to Netflix, and a PlayStation.

Hydration therapy is available for those over 18 or under 65. Prices range from $40 - $115 per treatment, and student and employee discounts are available.

Learn more at brgeneral.org/hydrationtherapy or call (225) 831-4025.

About Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is the area’s first community hospital with 588 licensed beds between two campuses. Baton Rouge General opened its doors in 1900, and has provided the Greater Baton Rouge community with high-quality healthcare for generations. An accredited teaching hospital since 1991, Baton Rouge General serves as an affiliate of Tulane University School of Medicine, and offers other medical education programs, including a School of Nursing, School of Radiologic Technology, Family Medicine Residency Program, Internal Medicine Residency Program, and Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. For more information, visit BRGeneral.org, find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BatonRougeGeneral and follow us on Twitter at @BRGeneral.

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