ABBEVILLE, KATC — Abbeville General Hospital is set to expand its surgical and obstetrics wing, aiming to enhance healthcare services for residents of Vermilion Parish. This project, expected to break ground in 2026, will help accommodate the growing needs of the community as the local population ages.
Registered Nurse and Project Manager Chuck Guidry expressed enthusiasm about the expansion, stating, “Currently, it’s difficult to get OR time in any OR area. By expanding, we will be able to see more patients and accommodate more local residents.” The new facilities will include a dedicated cesarean room, six operating rooms, and two procedure rooms, increasing the hospital’s surgical volume by 6,000 to 7,000 surgeries annually.
Hospital CEO Michael Bertrand highlighted the importance of keeping families together during healthcare visits. “The newest healthcare trend is to have mom, baby, and spouse or significant other in the room for the total stay rather than separating them. For that to happen, we need larger rooms in a spacious facility,” he said.