North Oaks Health System has provided quality health care to its community for over 60 years.  Serving a large geographic market of approximately 500,000 residents, North Oaks provides compassionate and quality care to its community with a mission to improve lives, every time and with every touch.  

North Oaks Medical Center is conveniently located in Hammond, LA - offering a small-town charm and close-knit community atmosphere, but also easy access to both New Orleans & Baton Rouge – both cities are less than an hour away!  

As the largest health care delivery system in the region, North Oaks boasts a 330-bed acute care hospital, 14 expansive operating suites, level II trauma designation, primary stroke center certification, a 27-bed rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding surgical center, two diagnostic centers, a hospice agency, and the largest multispecialty provider clinic in the region.  

Operating as a Hospital Service District, all excess revenues are reinvested to expand North Oaks’ services, equipment, and technologies.  System-wide use of the EPIC electronic healthcare record and the ability to perform minimally invasive procedures using one of two daVinci robots are just two of the ways North Oaks’ providers are enabled to deliver the highest quality of care.

Offering academic opportunities for its physicians, North Oaks received accreditation from ACGME in January 2024, and is beginning its Internal Medicine Residency Program in July 2024,

Located in the scenic Northshore region of Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain, our family-friendly community is the perfect blend of urban sophistication and rural tranquility.  A proud recipient of the 2022 Greatest Main Street in America Award, Hammond’s historic downtown district is alive with a diverse culinary scene and a rich tapestry of arts and entertainment.

Hammond pulses with the vibrant energy of a college town, thanks to Southeastern Louisiana University – which provides educational and cultural richness, and lends to the appeal of students, families, and healthcare professionals. Residents enjoy modern shopping centers, beautiful parks, recreational opportunities and seasonal activities for all ages. 

Hammond, LA provides easy access to both New Orleans & Baton Rouge – both cities are less than an hour away!