Celebrating 50 Years of Health Care Excellence

 

Chad Olinde, CEO, and distinguished guests spoke to employees and the Pointe Coupee community during PCGH’s 50th anniversary celebration on Thursday, November 7, 2019 (video begins at 1:50).

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The Pointe Coupee Health Services District № 1 board of directors invited the public to attend Pointe Coupee General Hospital’s 50th anniversary on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at noon with a reception to follow at the Sisters of St. Joseph Conference Room (“the Chapel”).

 
 

Fifty Years of Serving Pointe Coupee

Since being founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1969, Pointe Coupee General Hospital has been dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to our community. During the last 50 years, we have expanded our hospital to provide the most innovative and comprehensive services to our patients. Pointe Coupee General Hospital’s tradition of caring and its commitment to the surrounding communities has made it one of Louisiana’s best rural hospitals.

Progress Notes and more throughout the years…

 
 
 
 
 

A proud recipient of the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for their Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Program, the hospital has over 200 employees and healthcare professionals who utilize modern equipment and state-of-the- art technology.

 

Employees recognized for over 25 years of service at Pointe Coupee General Hospital.

Picture left to right: Geraldine Dorsey with 26 years, Roxane Jewell with 27 years, Paula Guidroz with 26 years, Janice David with 25 years, Chad Olinde with 25 years, Gail Anderson with 36 years, Dania Tolliver with 30 years, and Sandra Pourciau with 40 years.

Not pictured: Linda David with 30 years, Wanda Demoulin with 33 years, Yvette Garrett with 30 years, and Gladys Wright with 25 years.

 

Our Mission:

Pointe Coupee General Hospital is committed to meeting the special healthcare needs of the rural community by providing the highest quality of care. The foundation for the provision of individualized focused healthcare encompasses a continuum of services delivered with compassion, understanding, respect, and dignity to the people we serve.

 
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the citizens of Pointe Coupee Parish for the continued support of our healthcare services. Pointe Coupee is a special community and we are proud to serve this parish.”
— Chad Olinde, Hospital CEO
 

We would like to thank the citizens of Pointe Coupee Parish for their continued support and thank all who continue to utilize the services of the Pointe Coupee Health Service District № 1.

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