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WCCH Visitor Restrictions for COVID-19

In following a mandate from the Louisiana Department of Health regarding COVID-19, we are temporarily limiting visitation in WCCH facilities.

WCCH Foundation Receives $200,000 Donation from Cheniere to Establish Hurricane Laura Employee Relief Fund

The West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) Foundation is pleased to announce a charitable donation in the amount of $200,000 from Cheniere to help establish a Hurricane Laura Employee Relief Fund for WCCH employees.

POWER RESTORED AT WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL

As of this morning, power has been restored at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH). However, in collaboration with Entergy, WCCH will remain on generator power for the next couple of days as surrounding neighborhoods are added to Entergy’s power grid.

HEALTHCARE DELIVERY CONTINUES AT WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE LAURA

Although Hurricane Laura was the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana in over 150 years, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) has been able to provide continual care prior to and in the days following the storm. Our facility has remained on uninterrupted generator power since the storm made landfall.

New E-Card Option at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Allows for No-Contact Method of Sending Well-Wishes to a Patient

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital has implemented a new “Send a Cheer Card” initiative to enhance the patient experience. This e-card system allows family and friends to send a personalized greeting to a patient in the hospital directly from the WCCH website.

Eagle Scout Completes Lean-to Project for Therapeutic Riding Center of WCCH

An eagle scout candidate recently built a lean-to for the horses at the Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital as her Eagle Scout project. Kristen Darbonne, 16, volunteers at the Riding Center in the summers and knows how hot it gets in the pasture and wanted to do something to help.

WCCH Announces New Leaders

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is pleased to announce the following new leaders: Anne Billeaudeaux, Thea Tran, Anne Welch and Matthew Welsh.

WCCH Utilizing UV Light Against COVID-19

Since 2013, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) in Sulphur has been using UV light technology to expand and enhance the effectiveness of their disinfection methods, which continues to be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notice of Public Meeting May 26

WCCH will adopt 2020 Tax Millage rates at the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting on May 26, 2020.

WCCH Resumes Medical Services

WCCH will begin safely resuming services that will allow us to address the current and ongoing medical needs of our patients, effective today, Monday, May 4.

What is WCCH Doing to Prepare and Plan for COVID-19?

Your health and safety is our top priority. 

WCCH Names Thompson Chief Nursing Officer

WCCH is pleased to announce Brian Thompson, RN, as Chief Nursing Officer.

WCCH Names Deculus Director of Care Management

WCCH is pleased to announce that Sherron Deculus, RN, RHIA, has been named director of Care Management.

Klenke Named Chief Information Officer

WCCH is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Klenke to Chief Information Officer.

WCCH Honors July and August Employee of the Month

WCCH recently recognized its July and August Employees of the Month for 2019. Jordan Hatch and Amy Dever were those selected to receive the honor during this time period.

WCCH Foundation Receives Grant From Cameron LNG 2019

On Wednesday, July 10, Cameron LNG awarded the Foundation of WCCH with a $6,500 grant.

WCCH Honors March & April Employees of the Month

WCCH recently recognized April Trahan and Laura Pryor as its March and April Employees of the Month for 2019.

Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes Scheduled 2019

WCCH has announced that three summer offerings of the Safe Sitter® babysitting class for girls and boys age 11 to 13 will be held.

Between Us Girls Adolescent Class 2019

Between Us Girls, an adolescent class offered by West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH), is scheduled to be held Saturday, May 18, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., in the hospital’s Cafeteria Conference Room.

Notice of Public Meeting April 2019

Community Health Fair To Be Held On Thursday April 18

WCCH will hold a community health fair open to the public in Sulphur on Thursday, April 18, from 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Dynamic Dimensions Fitness Center located at 545 Cypress Street.

WCCH Names Adamson Director

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is pleased to announce that Kenneth Adamson, RN, has been named Emergency Department Director.

WCCH Announces Promotion of Doucet

WCCH is pleased to announce that Yolanda Doucet, has been promoted from the position of Senior Admissions Representative to Admissions Supervisor.

New 3 Tesla MRI Improves Imaging and Patient Experience at WCCH Diagnostic Center

The Diagnostic Center of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) is pleased to announce its recent upgrade of a new 3 tesla (3T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology.

Diabetes Seminar to be Held on November 13

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital will offer a seminar on diabetes. “Living Well with Diabetes” will feature guest speakers Kevin Schlamp, MD, family medicine physician and Daniel T. Hall IV, DPM, foot and ankle specialist.

WCCH Welcomes Dr. Tari To Medical Staff

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is pleased to welcome Ravali Tarigopula (Tari), MD, pulmonary and critical care physician, to its growing medical staff.

Devin Seale, MD, General Surgeon Joins Medical Staff

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) is pleased to announce the addition of William Devin Seale, MD, general surgeon, to its medical staff.

WCCH Announces Promotion

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) is pleased to announce that Susan Sonnier has been promoted from Housekeeping Coordinator to the position of Environmental Services director.

WCCH to Host Healthy Meals Cooking Demonstration

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital will host Healthy Meals in Minutes Cooking Demonstration on Tuesday, July 17 at 11 a.m. in the WCCH Cafeteria Conference Room, located at 701 Cypress Street in Sulphur.

Medication Management Topic at Diabetes Support Group

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital will host its diabetes support group on Monday, July 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the hospital’s cafeteria conference room.

Notice of Public Meeting 2018