North Oaks Medical Center, a 330-bed independent hospital that has evolved over the past 65 years into a high-performing regional referral center. Serving nearly 1.3 million patients annually, it combines the agility of a local hospital with the impact of a $2.7 billion economic engine, thanks to reinvestment in workforce, infrastructure and technology. North Oaks is home to a level 2 trauma center, a primary stroke center and a Blue Distinction Center+ for maternity care, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals for maternity care for 2025. In 2024, North Oaks launched a graduate medical education program to strengthen the physician pipeline in underserved communities, and in 2025 initiated an $11 million wage investment to enhance workforce satisfaction and retention. The hospital was also responsible for beginning Louisiana’s first hospital-based non-perishable food pantry, “Feeding Our Own,” as part of its holistic approach to health. This year, North Oaks began expanding its footprint with a $50 million outpatient clinic building and new urgent care acquisitions.
