LJCMC Graduate Medical Education

Come visit Houma, Louisiana.  We hope you will visit our parish, and you’ll soon discover the many assets which make this a special place to live and work.

Houma Facts:

• Abundant natural resources, from our scenic bayous to our prolific seafood and offshore mineral resources.  
• Very low unemployment rate due to the strength of natural gas, oil, agriculture, restaurant, retail, and fabrication industries. 
• The quality of healthcare services available in Terrebonne Parish is among the best in the country. 
• Located approximately 57 miles southwest of New Orleans and one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.
• Approximately 80,000 residents with 110,000 total residents including surrounding communities.
• Nicholls State University located 20 miles from Houma
• Our Cajun culture is one of our national treasures………..including our food!
• Hunting, fishing and sporting opportunities are legendary….One of the reasons Louisiana is known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise.” 
• A melting pot of friendly, caring people.

 Come and discover for yourself why Houma is such a special and unique corner of the world….and we invite you to stay for a while…even for a lifetime.