18 Memorial Medical Milestones • 2026 Issue 2 Did you know? Memorial by the numbers Since opening its doors, Lake Charles Memorial Health System has grown with the people of Southwest Louisiana. What began as a community-built hospital has become a regional health system shaped by local leadership, advanced care, education, outreach and a continued commitment to meeting the needs of the region. By the numbers $300M in community benefit provided in 2025 These funds support access to care, community health, outreach, education and services that strengthen the region. Nearly 3,000employees Memorial is one of the largest not-for-profit employers in SWLA. 450 physicians 35 specialties Providers offer care across a wide range of services, clinics and hospital-based programs. 65% of graduates have stayed in Louisiana This helps strengthen access to family medicine and primary care across the state. family medicine physicians graduate each year The Memorial/LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program has graduated seven family medicine physicians each year since 1995.
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