About Professional Emergency Physician Associates (PEPA)

Hood Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access acute and specialty care hospital that provides services for the tri-parish area of Tangipahoa, St. Helena, and Washington, Louisiana. Hood Memorial Hospital strives to operate in an ethical and financially responsible manner as they provide a hometown atmosphere with a focus on collaborative efforts. New services and programs including Tulane Telestroke and Telemedicine programs, women’s health services, and expanded specialty clinic continue to focus on the communities we serve. The emergency department has 6 beds with an annual ED volume of 10,000 patients.

Amite, Louisiana is home to several festivities, including some of the Pelican State’s most famous fairs and festivals.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1969 and serving Pointe Coupee Health Services District No. 1, Pointe Coupee General Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited critical access hospital that provides quality general medical and healthcare services. A 25-bed critical access hospital that provides services for New Roads, Louisiana, Pointe Coupee General is recognized by CMS as a National Top 10% hospital. The emergency department has 13 beds with an annual ED volume of 11,200.

Pointe Coupee Parish is best known for its agriculture, recreation, and tourism industries. Pointe Coupee is the top pecan-producing parish in the state with some of the best quality nuts grown anywhere. Located across the street from Pointe Coupee General Hospital, False River, designated as a Trophy Bass Lake, has held the state record for the largest bass caught and the river is enjoyed for all water sports throughout the year. Pointe Coupee Parish is also blessed with Old River, a smaller oxbow-shaped lake with great fishing opportunities.

Established in 1955, St. James Parish Hospital has delivered health and wellness services to the River Parishes for nearly 65 years. St. James Parish Hospital offers quality inpatient, outpatient, emergency, primary care, and urgent care services and promise to provide these services with care and compassion. The small size of the hospital allows for a focus on value over volume. St. James Parish Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with an 8-bed emergency department that cares for approximately 11,500 patients every year.

Serving the river region in Louisiana, St. James Parish Hospital is located in Lutcher, Louisiana. Lutcher is best known for its agriculture, and recreation. If you want to take a step away from your busy life and enjoy the wonders of St. James Parish, it would be so easy to become engulfed in the recreations specific to the area. From history books to cultural activities, festivals and live entertainment to eating delicious Cajun food at any of the nationally known restaurants, watching some of the South’s biggest high school sporting events or the recreational department’s events to taking swamp tours on our beautiful waterways – there is always entertainment of different forms in St. James Parish.

Woman’s Hospital delivers approximately 8,000 babies each year and is the largest delivery hospital in Louisiana, welcoming more than 375,000 babies since opening in 1968. The hospital also performed a record-high number of surgeries in 2021, with 8,666 cases, more than 50% of those related to gynecologic health. Woman’s is currently the only freestanding, private, non-profit specialty hospital for women and infants in the United States.

Woman’s Hospital was featured on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Hospitals in 2022 for gynecology and maternity care. Woman’s is one of only five hospitals worldwide and the only one in the United States to be recognized for these specialties.

Baton Rouge is Louisiana’s capital city and was recently named the 4th Happiest City in America! We are known for our fabulous food, entertainment, outdoor life, and southern charm. Home to Louisiana State University and Southern University, Baton Rouge offers great schools, restaurants, and shopping venues. The mild climate, lakes, and costal access provide plenty of outdoor activities as well.