For over 50 years Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) has been building a reputation based on quality and is a nationally recognized health care organization that provides state-of-the-art technology and cutting edge services.

TGMC is a public, non-profit health care system consisting of a 321 licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services such as rehabilitation and skilled nursing units, an outpatient surgery center, emergency care services, primary care services and a community outreach center. Terrebonne General takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital in the tri-parish area of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1200 employees. In addition, the hospital currently has a medical staff of over 150 physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from family practice to cardiovascular surgery.

Terrebonne General is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the national body that ensures that member hospitals meet established standards for quality of patient care. TGMC is also a member of Premier, a consulting organization of several hundred-quality hospitals throughout the entire United States, Louisiana Hospital Association and the As the community continues to grow, so does the need for access to medical care. Through technological advancements and high quality care, TGMC has remained progressive to meet the needs of the community. Terrebonne General holds steadfast to its vision to be an innovative, compassionate provider of health care services for our community.

Services Available

TGMC offers the most comprehensive services in Southeast Louisiana. From our world-renowned cardiovascular services to our cutting edge surgical technology, the best in specialized care and services are available right here in Houma, Louisiana. Our goal is to provide a wide array of medical and technological resources to meet the healthcare needs of our community.

Some of the services available at TGMC include:

• Blood Donor Center
• Cancer Care Center
• Cardiovascular Care
• Cardio-Respiratory Care & Pulmonary Care
• Comprehensive Women’s Center
• Critical Care Services
• Diabetes Management Center
• Emergency Medicine
• Gamma Knife Center
• Heart Failure & Infusion Center
• Hyperbarics & Wound Care Clinic
• Laboratory/Pathology Services
• Neurological Services
• Nephrology Services
• Orthopedic Services
• OutReach Center
• Outpatient Imaging & Procedure Centers
• Outpatient Surgical Services
• Pediatric Care & Neonatal Intensive Care Services
• Radiology & Special Imaging
• Health and Rehabilitation Center
• Sleep Disorders Center
• Surgical Services
• Urology Services

For more information on the services at TGMC, please call 1 (888) 543-TGMC or visit our website at www.tgmc.com.

Award Winning Hospital

TGMC is not only an excellent hospital that delivers high quality care, but the hospital has also been recognized with several national awards. Terrebonne General Medical Center was awarded the prestigious designation of “Employer of Choice” by Employer of Choice, Inc. The award recognizes an organization’s dedication to a higher level of employee continuity, workforce stability and performance, and assures customer loyalty and employee satisfaction. This is an exceptional honor since only 1% of hospitals in the nation operate at the level required for this designation.

Terrebonne General was honored as the best of the best with the prestigious Premier Award for Quality relating to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG). Healthcare Data Source recognized TGMC as one of the safest places in the Unites States to have cardiovascular bypass surgery; and of the Louisiana hospitals with a comprehensive heart program, TGMC ranks the highest for treating heart attacks. The American College of Radiology (ACR) awarded TGMC with the state’s first three-year accreditation in CT-Scan. The year 2004 marked Terrebonne General’s golden anniversary and throughout the year multiple celebrations were held to honor TGMC’s 50 years of service to the community.

Several departments at TGMC have received national recognition such as the Radiology and Special Imaging department was awarded Imaging department of the year by Advance Magazine; Materials Management was honored as the Materials Management department of the year by Healthcare Purchasing News; and The Health and Rehabilitation Center received a top CARF accreditation, ranking our rehabilitation unit as one of the best in the nation.

Mission Statement

Terrebonne General Medical Center is a community-owned resource which exists to provide quality, cost-effective services designed to improve the health of the community and provide access to technology in response to regional need.

Vision Statement

Terrebonne General Medical Center will be an innovative, compassionate provider of healthcare services which excels in customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibility.

Terrebonne General Medical Center
8166 Main Street Houma, LA 70360
(800) 256-8377 toll free
(985) 873-4141 phone