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Where heart and soul are standard procedure. We treat patients like neighbors, because often they are.
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One-of-a-kind hospital in Marrero
The care you need, close to home.
From the time we opened our doors in April of 1960, West Jefferson Medical Center has delivered one-of-a-kind care to the Westbank community of Jefferson Parish.
Today, we’re a 419-bed, not-for-profit hospital offering specialized, comprehensive care in more than 50 specialties and sub-specialties in medicine.
Our departments for spinal surgery, neuroscience, and neurosurgery are ranked in the top 5 in Louisiana, according to Healthgrades. We have a prestigious cancer program accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, as well as an Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stoke Centers by The Joint Commission.
In 2019 we were named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. We continue to meet and exceed national standards for care. That means you can count on us to bring the latest and greatest expertise to your care, every time you step through our doors.
At West Jefferson Medical Center, treating you like family is the only way we know. With a long legacy of caring for generations of families on the Westbank, our physicians and staff go the extra mile to deliver personalized care with compassion and commitment.
We’re a hospital on a mission to help you get to the very best version of you. No matter where you are on your healthcare journey, the best in healthcare is right here on the Westbank of New Orleans.
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Latest News
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West Jefferson Medical Center celebrates completion of endoscopy suite and phase 1 of new emergency department
Marrero, LA, February 2021 – West Jefferson Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting, celebrating the completion of phase one of the Emergency Department and Endoscopy Suite. In partnership with LCMC ...
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Auxiliary donates $35K to West Jefferson Hospital Foundation for advanced brain surgery technology
The Auxiliary to West Jefferson Medical Center recently presented a check for $35,000 to the West Jefferson Hospital Foundation to help fund the purchase of the Deep Brain Stimulator surgical ...
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Defining Quality
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Healthgrades recognized WJMC as one of America's 100 Best Stroke Care Centers and Stroke Care Excellence awards in 2019 -
Healthgrades recognized WJMC as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals in 2019. -
Healthgrades recognized WJMC with the Neurosciences Excellence award in 2019. -
West Jefferson Medical Center has been designated as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR), which recognizes our facility's commitment to patient safety and effective diagnostic care. -
The Commission on Cancer recognizes that the Cancer Program at West Jeff meets the CoC quality care standards and maintains levels of excellence in delivering comprehensive patient care. -
West Jefferson Medical Center is a FairWarning® Ready Certified Care Provider at the Professional Achievement Level, demonstrating its dedication to patient privacy. -
Healthgrades recognized WJMC as one of America's 100 Best Stroke Care Centers and Stroke Care Excellence awards in 2018. -
The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. -
The Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award designation recognizes superior performance of hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. -
This achievement places WJMC among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation as measured by lowest risk-adjusted mortality. -
West Jefferson is the ONLY hospital in the Greater New Orleans Area to achieve Top 5% in the nation for Patient Safety Excellence in 2017. -
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West Jefferson Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology. -
As an Accredited Facility for Nuclear Cardiology by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, our hospital demonstrates a commitment to quality care. -
As an Accredited Facility for Echocardiography by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, our hospital demonstrates a commitment to quality care.