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Iberia Medical Center Is a Birth Ready Facility…Once Again

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Iberia Medical Center Is a Birth Ready Facility…Once Again

March 26, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) have once again named Iberia Medical Center as a Birth Ready hospital. This recognition is awarded to hospitals that have committed to quality improvement practices aimed at improving birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana.


As a ‘Birth Ready’ facility, Iberia Medical Center is equipped to detect complications early on and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies. For over 60 years, Iberia Medical Center has delivered quality care to expecting mothers in the community. This recognition acknowledges evidence-based practices that contribute to the overall wellbeing of mothers and babies.


“This program recognition is important to not only the hospital, but the community as well. Our commitment to implementing policies and procedures that allow us to detect and treat conditions before they become life threatening is something we prioritize as the leading healthcare provider in the community” says Dionne Viator, CEO.


This award marks the third year in a row that Iberia Medical has achieved this recognition.

 

COVID-19 Screening Moved to Friday, June 26th

Due to the threat of bad weather on Wednesday, the COVID-19 public screening originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th has been moved to Friday, June 26th from 8 until 11 am. The screening will take place in the lot across from Alleman's Grocery Store, 4718 Bull Island Road, New Iberia. The outdoor screening will begin at 8am and will end at 11am. Attendees will be asked a series of questions and submit to a temperature check and nasal swab.

Individuals who believe they have been exposed to COVID-19 are eligible to be screened. 


Iberia Medical Center physicians recommend that participants do not take Ibuprofen or Advil the morning of the screening. Walk-ups are eligible.


Participants are asked to bring a current photo ID and a current insurance card. 



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