Hood Memorial Hospital

09/04/2026

Please note our operational updates for Labor Day (Monday).

Remember, our walk in clinic is open from 8-11:30am on Saturday and our ER is open 24/7 to care for you.

Enjoy your weekend!

08/30/2026

🤍 Today is National Grief Awareness Day, and we want you to know you don’t have to navigate grief alone.

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. It can come with sadness, anger, anxiety, exhaustion or even moments when you feel completely okay.

Reaching out for support is a sign that you’re taking care of yourself. Give yourself grace. Allow yourself to feel. And when you need help carrying the weight, schedule a visit with Shea Edwards,PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC.

📲 (985) 748-7141
📍 409 NW Central Ave

08/28/2026

🏟️🏈 Friday night lights are back, and at Hood Memorial Hospital we’re rooting for good health! Whether you’re on the field, in the stands or supporting from home, we wish our student-athletes a safe, healthy and successful season.

If you find yourself needing care after a game, West Oak Family Clinic is open on Saturday from 8-11:30 a.m. — just walk in.

08/27/2026

Louisiana heat is no joke! Recognizing the warning signs of heat-related illness and knowing when it becomes an emergency can save a life.

Listen as ER Director Dr. Freeman breaks down the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, the symptoms to look for, and when to seek immediate medical attention.

Stay safe in this extreme heat.

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

👀Your eyes can tell you a lot about your overall health. Routine eye exams can help detect vision changes and even signs of conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Make your vision (and your health) a priority! Schedule an appointment at Amite Rural Health Clinic.

📲 (985) 748-7141
📍409 NW Central Ave

08/24/2026

Need routine lab work? Get in. Get out. Get results.

Just walk in between 7am-4:30pm.
📍301 Walnut St in Amite

08/20/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

Are you and your family up to date on recommended vaccines? Staying current on immunizations is an important part of protecting your health and our community from serious diseases.

Here’s a great resource for recommended vaccines for young children, older children and adults.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/index.html

Stay up to date on getting recommended vaccines for you and your family.

08/19/2026

🎉 Happy Retirement, Gayle (RN)!

Please join us in congratulating Gayle on an extraordinary nursing career, where she dedicated 35 years of her life to care for others.

We are grateful for the 11 years you worked alongside us at Hood Memorial Hospital. It was a privilege, and we’re wishing you much happiness in the years ahead!

Congratulations, Gayle! 💙

08/16/2026

Another wound healed. Another life moving forward.

Congratulations, Mr. Henry, for reaching the finish line and ringing the bell! Our team is committed to getting our people back to doing what they love.