East Jefferson General Hospital Employee Directory
Hospitals and Health CareLouisiana, United States1001-5000 Employees
East Jefferson General Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital based in Metairie, Louisiana, serving the Jefferson Parish region. Founded in 1971 as a 250-bed facility with a broad physician network, it has expanded to more than 420 beds and operates with a sizable clinical staff; the hospital is governed by a community-based board and is part of the LCMC Health system. It emphasizes patient-centered care and nursing excellence, having earned Magnet recognition and maintaining a large cadre of board-certified nurses, with a partnership with the Planetree Organization to guide care processes. The hospital provides specialized services including bariatric surgery and cardiovascular care, and has received designations such as a Blue Distinction Center and Chest Pain Center Accreditation. In 2026, EJGH was recognized for excellence in maternity care and named to national listings for America's Best Maternity Hospitals.