The committed team of healthcare professionals at Pointe Coupee General Hospital is proud to report these patient statistics for the year 2011. Overall more than 65,000 services were provided to the public last year. We pride ourselves on providing professional, quality, dedicated care to each person who enters our facility. Thank you for choosing Pointe Coupee General Hospital!
Read MoreThe Health Information Department is responsible for the security of the electronic and paper medical records. Health Information is also responsible for overseeing the timely processing, completeness, and when necessary, the retrieval of all patient medical records. Health Information has an eight member team, most of whom are cross trained with multiple certifications. Team Leaders Margaret “Maggie” Jarreau, RN, Health Information Manager,. and Dana Beauvais, MA, CCA, Assistant Manager, are very proud of the staff's accomplishments, dedication to service, and professionalism.
Read MoreThe cold and flu season will be upon us shortly. As we move into these months, we must be reminded of some important information regarding antibiotic use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated November 14-18 as “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week”.
Read MoreThe holidays mean a time for joy, family, and gift sharing for many. For others, the holidays may be a time of stress, depression, and loneliness. The following are tips on how to positively cope with the holiday season.
Read MorePCGH has received the 2010 Louisiana Hospital Capstone Quality Award presented by eQHealth Solutions, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana. PCGH was presented this award during the Spring 2011 for improving the quality of health care for patients in the clinical areas of congestive heart failure and pneumonia.
Read MoreThe Dietary Department is also responsible for planning, preparing, and serving a daily noon time meal to staff and visitors. The café menu includes a hot meal and a cold plate. It also includes a variety of salads, desserts, and beverages. The Dietary Department is licensed by the Department of Health and Hospitals and strictly adheres to all local and state food safety requirements.
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