—Continued from page 13 Strengthening care across southwest Louisiana A regional mission: Healthcare where patients live and work The growth in Sulphur, Moss Bluff and Jennings speaks to the broader direction of Lake Charles Memorial Health System. The goal is simple: bring high-quality care closer to where people live and work across SWLA. In 2025 alone, Memorial welcomed 22 new physicians to the region. Some were longstanding independent providers who joined to strengthen access for their patients. Others were new to southwest Louisiana. All share the same commitment to care that is local, coordinated and centered on the patient. Southwest Louisiana is a region defined by movement. Many people live in one parish or city, work in another, and spend time every day traveling between communities. Memorial’s expanding network reflects that reality. Whether in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Cameron, Jennings, Welsh, Iowa, or DeRidder, families deserve consistent, accessible care from providers who know their communities well. This work is grounded in Memorial’s mission: to improve the health of all people in southwest Louisiana through superior care, innovative service, health education and disease prevention delivered in a personalized, caring and safe environment. With expanded access, trusted providers and a growing regional footprint, Memorial continues to strengthen the health of southwest Louisiana, one community at a time. 14 Memorial Medical Milestones • 2026 Issue 1 Growing care in Moss Bluff Memorial Family Medicine–Moss Bluff has long been a trusted source of primary care for families in the community. As Moss Bluff continues to grow, Memorial is expanding the clinic to better meet the needs of patients who already rely on it for everyday care. The expansion will nearly double the size of the clinic, increasing from nine exam rooms to 17 and creating additional capacity for appointments while preserving the familiar providers and personal relationships patients value. Construction on the expanded clinic is scheduled for completion this spring. This next phase builds on Memorial’s continued investment in Moss Bluff residents, following the addition of the Memorial Diagnostic Center and lab services in 2024. Together, these services create a more connected care experience, allowing patients to access primary care and diagnostic services closer to home. Through thoughtful growth and long-term presence, Memorial remains committed to supporting the health of Moss Bluff with care that is local, accessible and built around the community.
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