Our History

Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center (LJCMC) opened its doors in 1978 as a teaching hospital providing clinical training to medical students, physicians, and allied health care personnel. LJCMC is a member of the Louisiana State University Health Care Services Division. The seven member hospital system provides training and healthcare services to the underinsured population in the state of Louisiana. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is presently licensed for 156 beds. LJCMC is a full service institution for inpatient services and offers extensive outpatient services as well. The institution is contracted with South Louisiana Medical Associates (SLMA), a corporate arm of The Alton Ochsner Medical Institution, for physician services and medical training.

Chabert Medical Center is ranked as one of the top ten employers in Terrebonne Parish. Between LJCMC and SLMA, the hospital employs over 1,000 individuals in the region and is responsible for contributing approximately $65 million dollars in revenue to the local economy. In recent years, our healthcare professionals have attained national recognition in numerous areas of expertise. The quality of healthcare services in Terrebonne Parish is among the best in the country. LJCMC is dedicated to promoting education and prevention techniques to assist patients in becoming more knowledgeable about their treatment options. The hospital strives to continually meet the ever changing healthcare needs of the diverse population in our community.

The motto we adopted years ago still holds true today - We're Here for Life!

our Mission:

To provide the best quality of care in a safe environment to everyone who comes into our sphere of influence.

our Vision:

To be recognized as a community based medical center that is value driven, financially self sufficient, and in the forefront of healthcare delivery, education, and practice.

our core values:

Respect
A high regard for the worth, dignity and safety of each individual

Quality
Excellence in service

Integrity
Committed to high personal standards

Advocacy
Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Creativity
Inventiveness, flexibility, and innovation

Knowledge
Development through learning, teaching and research