Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Announces Grand Opening of North Hospital Project

Thibodaux, LA, October 12, 2006 - Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Heart and Vascular Center, Women’s Center, and inpatient bed tower. This $27 million phase of construction known as the North Hospital Project is part of a $100 million expansion and renovation project. Other enhancements in the North Hospital phase of the overall project include a state-of-the-art Clinical Laboratory, Medical Records Department, and Central Plant facility.

“Our vision is to provide outstanding facilities and excellent service while providing compassionate care in a state-of-the-art healing environment,” explained Greg Stock, Chief Executive Officer of Thibodaux Regional. “The North Hospital Project will help us continue to do just that. With more than $6 million in new technology, the facilities are designed to provide the latest technology available for patients’ needs and expectations and allow us to further expand key services.”

“Expansion of hospital facilities allows us to respond to our community’s growing healthcare needs,” continued Stock. “Many people have worked very hard to make this expansion a reality. Through the collaborative efforts of our hospital Board, our medical staff, and our hospital team, we are reaching new heights and furthering our vision as a national and regional health care leader. I am grateful to everyone for the role they have played.”

The Heart and Vascular Center expansion doubles the size of the existing cardiovascular facility and offers comprehensive cardiovascular services. Included in the new Center are three state-of-the-art procedure rooms that offer patients the most advanced form of cardiovascular imaging in the area. The Center features the latest in heart and vascular technology including the Toshiba Infinix DP-i Vascular Imaging System. This advanced imaging system will allow physicians to quickly obtain detailed diagnostic information to accurately diagnosis heart and peripheral vascular disease and disorders. Physicians can also use the system to treat patients during cardiac catheterization procedures to precisely place balloons and stents. As an added convenience, the Heart and Vascular Center has a separate entrance with a covered canopy.

The new Women’s Center features 12 Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum (LDRP) suites with garden views. Thibodaux Regional designed these suites so parents and their newborns feel pampered, safe and comfortable. In addition, the Center features the latest technology and has a state-of-the-art Level II Nursery, C-section suite, anti-partum rooms, triage rooms, and capacity to expand at a future date. The attractive décor coupled with the many new amenities make the Center especially well suited for moms, dads and their new additions.

The new Patient Tower is adding much needed rooms, including the addition of 30
all-private rooms. Thirty more patient rooms can be added in a relatively short period of time.

In all, the Tower has a structural capacity for up to four floors. All of the rooms are attractive and comfortable and equipped with the latest technology.
“The completion of the North Hospital Project illustrates a significant milestone in Thibodaux Regional’s Journey to Excellence. Through this expansion and with the support of our staff and physicians, we reconfirm our commitment to providing the highest standard of care to our patients and the surrounding area,” stated Jacob Giardina, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Thibodaux Regional.

As we continue to expand hospital facilities and services, we are staying focused on what matters most – our patients.

Joining Giardina on the Board of Commissioners of Thibodaux Regional are Jody Plaisance, MD, vice-chairman; Donald Ayo, PhD; Danny Cavell; and Cleveland Hill, PhD.

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