Our Lady of the Lake Health announced a $55 million renovation of its Emergency Department, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, designed to expand capacity, integrate advanced technology, and improve the patient and caregiver experience. The renovation, set to begin in Fall 2025, will take place in three phases to minimize disruption to care. Throughout the renovation, the Emergency Department will remain fully operational 24/7.
The renovation, designed by Perkins&Will in collaboration with Louisiana State University interior design students, will feature:
-20 additional expanded treatment spaces
-Enhanced patient flow for faster triage and interventions
-Added diagnostic technologies
A comprehensive signage and wayfinding plan, along with on-site support and complementary valet parking, will help patients and families navigate the facility during construction.
“As the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, and the state’s busiest Emergency Department, we see some of the most complex and time-sensitive cases from across South Louisiana,” said Mark Laperouse, MD, medical director of Emergency Services at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. “This renovation is designed to give our physicians, nurses, and care teams the environment and tools they need to deliver rapid, highly coordinated care, while ensuring patients and families feel supported every step of the way.”
The renovated Emergency Department will also serve as an academic space for training future physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.