Obstetric Readiness in the Emergency Department

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Obstetric Readiness in the Emergency Department

July 13, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) have recognized Iberia Medical Center as a distinguished participant in the Obstetric Readiness in the Emergency Department (ORED) initiative.

The ORED initiative was established to enhance the care of pregnant, postpartum, and lactating patients who seek treatment in emergency departments. Through this program, emergency departments like Iberia Medical Center are equipped to effectively identify and manage pregnancy-related emergencies, including hypertension and hemorrhage, using standardized protocols, screenings, and specialized staff training.

As a distinguished participant, Iberia Medical Center demonstrates its ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality maternal care and ensuring the best possible outcomes for mothers and their babies.

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IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES DR. GEORGE REES

Jun 23
1 min read

Iberia Medical welcomes Dr. George Rees, Obstetrics and Family Medicine, to the medical staff. Dr. Rees joins Dr. Damian Delhomme, OB/GYN, and Jillian Henry, Nurse Practitioner, in practice at their Iberia Medical Center Main Campus office at 2313 E. Main Street, Suite C.

As a family practice obstetrics physician (FPOB), Dr. Rees provides a full-range of women’s services including obstetrics, pregnancy and prenatal care, natural family planning, annual well-woman exams and preventative and routine women’s healthcare.

“Dr. Rees brings a unique model of continuous care to our patients—following them through prenatal, labor, and postpartum stages, as well as routine women’s wellness visits,” states Dionne Viator, CEO.

A native of Opelousas, Dr. Rees received his undergraduate degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette and his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed specialized training in maternity and delivery care during his residency at Ascension Via Christi Family Medicine in Kansas, one of only seven Family Medicine OB Fellowship programs in the country.

“Expanding our practice with the addition of Dr. Rees allows us to better meet the growing needs of our community while continuing to provide exceptional care throughout every stage of pregnancy and delivery,” states Dr. Damian Delhomme, OB/GYN.

For more information or to make an appointment with Dr. Rees: 337.256.8779.