Lafayette General Health and Ochsner Health System announced plans on Wednesday to merge, creating the largest healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Lafayette General Health System President David Callecod says the merger means a big investment into the Acadiana area.
“With $365 million investment in capital and resources in our community, it’s going to allow us to expand services throughout our region and also continue to have Lafayette General be regional hub for healthcare in southwest Louisiana,” said Callecod.
Callecod says the merger, which should be completed in the spring of 2020, will lead to more jobs as well.
He says the merger comes as the result of a partnership formed in 2015 and the two systems have been working together since that time.
“Our board identified Ochsner as the natural partner for us going forward and we are excited about the resources and the capabilities that are going to help us succeed as we move into the value-based arena.”
Callecod says the merger will result in the construction of a new medical office building.
“Which will house our new cancer center of Acadiana, as well as an expanded neuroscience center of Acadiana, were are also going to be looking and planning to add additional women’s services and pediatric specialty services in the market.”
