Why Choose Baton Rouge General
At Baton Rouge General, your care doesn’t stop at a single doctor’s visit, it’s part of a complete system designed around you. When you choose us, you get:
A Connected Network of Care
From primary care to specialists, urgent care, emergency services and even a level III NICU, everything you need is under one trusted umbrella.
Convenience, Close to Home
With three emergency rooms, five urgent care locations and 30+ clinic locations across the Greater Baton Rouge area we make it easy to get care when and where you need it.
Smart Tools for Simpler Healthcare
BRG MyChart keeps your health in your hands, letting you schedule appointments, check test results, message your doctor, and pay your bill all in one secure spot.
Proven Quality
BRG consistently earns top marks for safety and quality. Our commitment to high standards means you can trust the care you and your family receive.
Care for Every Stage of Life
From delivering babies and treating sports injuries to managing chronic conditions and navigating aging with grace, we’re here for life’s big (and little) moments.
A Community Partner
We’re more than just a hospital. Through outreach events, free screenings, and health education, we invest in making our community healthier, together.
Awards & Recognition
We are driven by a culture of excellence at every level. Our reputation as a national and local quality leader reflects the dedication of each member of our team to the highest standards of quality and safety for our patients. Importantly, recognition and achievements demonstrate our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality care for our community.
- Leader in patient safety
- Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades
- Only Louisiana Lymphedema Treatment Center
- Certified Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center
- Certified Cardiovascular Rehab Program
- Birth Ready Designation
- Lowest rates of CAUTI by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- City’s first pacemaker implant was performed in 1961
- Louisiana’s first chemical dependency unit opened in 1976
- Region’s first comprehensive cancer program
- First ABA-verified Burn Center in the region
- Baton Rouge’s first accredited breast center
- Newsweek World's Best Hospital 3-Year Champion
- First-of-its-kind retail store, the Healing Boutique, specializing in cancer-related items