General Info

As the city's first and only full-service hospital, Baton Rouge General has been providing for the healthcare needs of our community for more than 100 years. Our legacy is one of compassion and caring, innovation and leadership. Without question, you'll find some of the best medical technology available at the General, but it's the attention to detail and genuine kindness of our staff that people remember most. We pride ourselves on our reputation for compassionate care and clinical excellence. We're one comprehensive hospital with two gems, Mid City and Bluebonnet, uniquely positioned within our community. Today, we remain the only full service hospital in our area offering a full range of care for babies, children, adults, and seniors. We offer comprehensive medical services in every specialty, so you are never far from the care you need. Our 4,000 remarkable nurses, doctors and staff take care of 150,000 people each year from all over the Southern region.