The fire department also provides First Responder Medical response parish wide with vehicle extrication and rescue services. The new services and equipment have resulted in a noticeable drop in fire insurance costs. Hospitals The Chalmette Medical Centers St. Bernard s two hospitals have been consolidated into one medical center. De La Ronde Hospital is a 118 bed hospital in Chalmette. Since February 1981, De La Ronde has provided the citizens of St. Bernard Parish and New Orleans East with a wide range of general medical and surgical services.
Specialized services are also available.
The emergency room is fully equipped to handle virtually any emergency. All forms of heart and lung diseases are treated by the Cardiopulmonary service. Surgery may be performed on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Other services include radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, physical therapy and pathology, all equipped with the latest in advanced technology. Across the street is the Chalmette General Hospital, a growing 109 bed general acute care hospital.