Terrebonne General Medical Center

Industry:	Hospitals & Clinics
Employees:	1,400

Description

For over 50 years Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) has been building a reputation based on quality and is a nationally recognized health care organization that provides state-of-the-art technology and cutting edge services.

TGMC is a public, non-profit health care system consisting of a 299 licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services such as rehabilitation and skilled nursing units, an outpatient surgery center, emergency care services, primary care services and a community outreach center. Terrebonne General takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital in the tri-parish area of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1200 employees. In addition, the hospital currently has a medical staff of over 150 physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from family practice to cardiovascular surgery.

Terrebonne General is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the national body that ensures that member hospitals meet established standards for quality of patient care. TGMC is also a member of Premier, a consulting organization of several hundred-quality hospitals throughout the entire United States, Louisiana Hospital Association and the As the community continues to grow, so does the need for access to medical care. Through technological advancements and high quality care, TGMC has remained progressive to meet the needs of the community. Terrebonne General holds steadfast to its vision to be an innovative, compassionate provider of health care services for our community.

News Archive

Cardiva Medical, Inc. Receives FDA Clearance for the Catalyst(TM)III System, First in Class Drug Coated Vessel Closure Device. Blood Weekly; 6/4/2009 ...Initial use of the Catalyst III system took place in the Cardiovascular Institute of the South located at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, LA, under the direction of its founder, interventional cardiologist, Craig Walker, M.D... ...more

Trapeze Networks Announces Condition Monitoring In Newbury ActiveAsset Solution. PR Newswire; 11/9/2009 ...clinicians to spend more time on patient care activities," said Jeff Sardella, network administrator, Terrebonne General Medical Center, Houma, Louisiana. "ActiveAsset's condition monitoring capabilities increases our responsiveness to... ...more