In the late 1960s, community leaders saw the need for a healthcare facility to serve the burgeoning population of the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Council passed an ordinance creating a hospital service district on the East Bank and a bond issue was put before residents. Once the bond issue passed, officials broke ground on 20 acres of undeveloped swampland that would become East Jefferson General Hospital.

On February 14, 1971, the hospital opened its doors with 250 beds and 250 physicians. Today, East Jefferson General Hospital has 450 beds and a medical staff of nearly 900. With over 3,000 team members, the hospital is one of the largest employers in the parish.

East Jefferson General has grown over the past three decades to become a medical landmark with the addition of medical office buildings, the Yenni Pavilion for outpatient cancer treatment, and the Domino Pavilion, which houses Same Day Surgery, outpatient laboratory and outpatient radiology services. Most recently, the Wellness Center, a 38,000 square foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility, was added to the hospital's main campus.

East Jefferson General Hospital has grown with the East Bank community, offering the clinical expertise and cutting edge technology our community expects and deserves. Today, the hospital remains publicly owned and not-for-profit. It is a service district hospital governed by a 10-member volunteer Board of Directors appointed by the Jefferson Parish Council and the Parish President. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

In 2002, East Jefferson General became Louisiana's first Nurse Magnet Hospital. This honor is bestowed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center on select hospitals that demonstrate excellence in patient care and provide a superior environment for professional nurses.

Primary services offered by East Jefferson General include Cardiovascular, Rehabilitative, Oncology and Woman & Child Services. As the population has grown and technology has advanced, the hospital has expanded its offerings to include extensive outpatient services and specialized diagnostic procedures. Today's patients have the advantage of the latest diagnostic technology, including PET Fusion imaging, endoscopic ultrasound and calcium scoring.

East Jefferson General Hospital continues to evolve with the changing needs of those it serves. We are your community hospital. As we have for more than 30 years, if you need us, we'll be here.