Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 346 licensed bed acute care hospital located in downtown Alexandria.
The hospital was founded in 1903 and now offers a variety of specialties from trauma and cardiac care to surgery and pediatric/women's services. Disclaimer
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02/14/2026
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Rapides Regional Medical Center! ❤️
Today, we’re celebrating the many forms of love — the love of family sitting bedside, the love of friends sending messages of encouragement, and the love our caregivers pour into every patient, every day, every time.
Whether you’re spending today with someone special, surrounded by colleagues, or supporting a loved one through their health journey, know that compassion and kindness make all the difference.
Wishing you a day filled with comfort, connection, and a whole lot of heart. 💕
02/12/2026
Surgeon Bruce Rayburn, M.D., comes from a family of physicians. Dr. Rayburn specializes in general surgery and provides robotic colon resections, robotic hernia repairs, EGD, colonoscopies and vascular surgeries.
Dr. Bruce Rayburn is a graduate of LSU Medical School. To make an appointment with Dr. Rayburn at his Pineville office, call 318-443-6323.
02/10/2026
February is Heart Month to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death among men and women. Heart Month is a great reminder to under your risk of heart disease and to make lifestyle changes to help reduce your risk, according to Director of Community Education, Theresa Hood, MSN, RN-BC.
American Heart Month initiative highlights leading cause of death in United States.
02/06/2026
Our colleagues are seeing Red today as we mark National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease as the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association. ♥
To find out your heart health, visit https://bit.ly/4azEwV4 to take our free heart health assessment. Find it on the Cardiology service line page.
02/05/2026
Surgeon Matthew Linger, M.D., specializes in general surgery. He provides complex hernia repairs, breast cancer surgery, anti-reflux procedures, gallbladder surgery, colon surgery, colonoscopies and weight-loss surgery.
Dr. Matthew Linger is a graduate of Rutgers Medical School. To make an appointment with Dr. Linger, call 318-767-0605.
02/04/2026
World Cancer Day 🌍🎗️
Today we honor the fighters, the survivors, the caregivers, and we remember those we’ve lost. Cancer touches so many lives—sometimes quietly, sometimes all at once—but no one should ever face it alone.
On World Cancer Day, we stand for awareness, early detection, research, compassion, and hope. We stand for strength on the hardest days and gratitude for every moment in between.
If you or someone you love has been impacted by cancer, this day is for you. 💙 Together, we can make a difference.
01/30/2026
❤️ Wear Red Friday – February 6 ❤️
Join us in wearing red next Friday to raise awareness about heart disease — the leading cause of death, yet largely preventable. Small steps like prevention, education, and regular checkups can save lives. Let’s stand together for heart health. ❤️
01/29/2026
We honor the remarkable legacy of Alfred “Al” Mansour, Jr., M.D., whose 41-year career left an indelible mark on Rapides Regional Medical Center and the Central Louisiana community.
Dr. Mansour came to Alexandria in 1983 and quickly distinguished himself through his commitment to excellence in radiology. Over the years, he served at Rapides Regional as Head of Radiology, Chief of Staff, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, leading with integrity, humility, and genuine care for both patients and colleagues.
A natural leader, Dr. Mansour served as President of the Rapides General Medical Society, President of the Radiological Society of Louisiana, and was a Fellow of the American College of Radiology, among many other professional honors and memberships.
Dr. Mansour’s dedication to medicine, service, and community will be remembered with deep gratitude and respect. His legacy continues through the countless lives he touched and the standards of excellence he set for those who follow.
01/29/2026
Surgeon J. Michael McGinity, M.D., specializes in general surgery. If you are looking for minimally invasive colon resections and hernia repairs, Dr. McGinity can help.
Dr. J. Michael McGinity is a graduate of LSU Medical School. To make an appointment with Dr. McGinity, call 318-448-7063.
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Founded in 1903 at the corner of Second and Lee streets in Alexandria, Louisiana, Rapides Regional Medical Center represents a proud heritage of compassionate healthcare services coupled with the most advanced technology of the day.
With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional Medical Center has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare. Located in downtown Alexandria and easily accessible from Interstate 49, the hospital has 362 beds and is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital participates in the Medicare, Medicaid and Champus programs as well as a number of commercial insurance and managed care programs.
Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a wide array of services including general medicine, general surgery, cardiovascular surgery, bypass surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, neurology, neurosurgery, intensive care and telemetry, oncology services, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopaedic services, physical therapy, skilled nursing services, respiratory therapy, lithotripsy and various outpatient services. At the beginning of 2012, Rapides Regional Medical Center became the first verified Level II Trauma Center in Louisiana. The medical staff includes physicians in more than 30 medical specialties.
Rapides Regional Medical Center set a shining example by becoming a three-time winner of the Louisiana Quality Award. This award honors businesses and organizations that are leaders in the pursuit of quality and service. Rapides Regional Medical Center was also honored by being named one of the nation's "100 Top Hospitals - Benchmarks for Success." The annual study lists hospitals based on quality, operations and financial management. In addition, we operate the area’s first Certified Stroke Center, offering comprehensive stroke care from the minute a patient walks through our door to the time they go home. Plus we are the only accredited, Cycle III Chest Pain Center in Central Louisiana.
In 1993, the operating assets and name of Rapides Regional Medical Center were sold to Central Louisiana Healthcare Systems Partnership. Then, in 1998, the joint venture restructured to a limited liability corporation - Rapides Healthcare System. Today, HCA continues to own a 74% interest and Rapides Foundation owns a 26% interest in the Rapides Healthcare System. The RHS board is represented by an equal third representation of HCA appointees, physicians and Rapides Foundation appointees.
