SCHEDULE YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE TODAY! Read More Hide Alert Menu Ochsner Lafayette General Foundation The vision of Ochsner Lafayette General Foundation is to build a community of committed and grateful individuals for whom the advancement of healthcare is their philanthropic priority. Donate Now ABOUT US COMMUNITY IMPACT WAYS TO GIVE NEWS Message about who we are Ochsner Lafayette General Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Ochsner Lafayette General. Our mission is to secure and manage philanthropic resources to support the mission of Ochsner Lafayette General – To Restore, Maintain and Improve Health. How You Can Help Because Ochsner Lafayette General is a not-for-profit health system, it relies heavily on the philanthropic support of the community to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to the people it serves. There are many ways for you to support Ochsner Lafayette General and help leave a legacy for generations to come. Gifts of Gratitude Our Gifts of Gratitude Program offers a meaningful way to say thank you and provides patients who have experienced excellent care a method of giving back that helps Ochsner Lafayette General care for others through your charitable gift. Donate Now Memorial & Tribute Gifts Each special person who touches our life leaves a unique mark on our heart. By making a gift to honor someone important to you or to pay tribute to the memory of a loved one who has passed away, you, too, will be making a difference — in the lives of our patients. Donate Now The Excellence Fund The Excellence Fund is a restricted fund that is supported entirely by the generosity of our donors that supports our Centers of Excellence. These funds create opportunities for improvements and innovations in patient care that is changing and saving lives each and every day. Donate Now Special Events Corporations and individuals who chose to support Ochsner Lafayette General through an event sponsorship provide great benefit to patients and the community, while also providing visibility for their company. Donate Now Making a Difference “Our donors make a difference caring for the lives of others.” -Nancy Broadhurst, Executive Director Ochsner Acadia General Hospital Emergency Department “An emergency room can be the difference between life and death.” Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, AGH has a newly renovated state of the art Emergency Department. In an effort to continue to enhance the services provided by AGH, the hospital is working toward becoming an accredited geriatric emergency room. You can make a difference and help make this accreditation a reality. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center Chapel Expansion Giving to what comforts you. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has provided non-denominational spiritual support, encouragement, comfort, consolation and prayer to patients and staff for over 50 years. Your contribution will allow us to improve the condition of the chapel for those looking to pray for Hope, Healing and Recovery. A Cuddle From Clark Melissa and Ryan Decell had hopes of meeting their son, Clark, alive when he was born, despite his terminal diagnosis. While he only lived for 59 minutes, a CuddleCot allowed the Decells to spend much more time with their baby before leaving the hospital. Through their grief, they partnered with the Ochsner Lafayette General Foundation to raise money to help more grieving families. LGH Physician & Employee Giving Program Supports Employees and Their Dependents Since 2016, the Lafayette General Health Physician & Employee Giving Program has awarded $81,500 to employees and their dependents to support their education and further careers. “Winning the Foundation scholarship enables me to pursue a higher level of education. After having an Associate Degree in Nursing for twelve years, I returned to school and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Because of this, I was able to apply for and obtain my dream job within LGH that required a BSN degree, empowering me to further my career!” Danielle Hebert, Lafayette General Health employee. Main Navigation Locations Services Find A Doctor Patient & Visitor Careers Health Anywhere Secondary Navigation About Us Patient Financial Assistance Price Transparency Community Health Needs Assessment Classes & Events Giving News Utility Navigation MyHealth Pay My Bill Make a Gift Contact Us Connect with us. © 2021 Ochsner Lafayette General.Privacy Policy