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The St. Tammany Parish Hospital emergency department is a non-bedded unit, providing emergency care Tammany Hospital in the ASSERT telestroke network. St.

Tammany Parish Hospital emergency department is a non-bedded unit, providing emergency care for all patients without discrimination. STPH is Covington's accredited chest pain center and is the only west St. With good teamwork, STPH ER strives to treat every patient according to each individual’s emergency need in a timely manner. All patients requesting examination and/or treatment will receive an appropriate medical screening exam by a physician to determine if an emergency medical condition exists. Tammany Parish Hospital adjusts its system in the Emergency Department to consistently reduce wait times. In fact, the ER routinely benchmarks below the national average. Whether your visit to the ER is for a minor incident or a major infarction, our skilled staff is ready to care for you.

01/20/2026

Award-Winning Care at St. Tammany Health System ✨

The Adult Critical Care Unit at our flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been recognized with a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for 2025 – honoring its dedication to delivering high-quality critical care.

St. Tammany is one of only three hospitals in Louisiana to earn this recognition and the only one on the Northshore.

Learn more: https://www.sttammany.health/News/BeaconAward2025

01/15/2026

🎙️ A new year means a new season of Northshore Healthbeat!

We’re kicking off 2026 with a special guest – St. Tammany Health System President and CEO Joan Coffman. We recently sat down with Joan in the health system’s boardroom for a candid, free-flowing conversation reflecting on the year behind us and the priorities shaping the year ahead.

From lessons learned and momentum gained to how our mission continues to guide strategic growth, innovation and the care we provide to the Northshore community – this episode sets the tone for the year to come.

🎧 Listen now:
https://www.sttammany.health/News/NorthshoreHealthbeatS3E1

01/01/2026

✨ New Year, new possibilities! ✨

As we step into 2026, St. Tammany Health System wishes you a year of wellness, growth and joy. ❤️

12/31/2025

As we say goodbye to this year and welcome the next, we are grateful for the trust of our patients, the dedication of our caregivers and the strength of our community.

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and hopeful New Year filled with new beginnings. ✨

12/25/2025

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season. 🎄✨

May your day be filled with warmth, gratitude and time spent with those who matter most. From all of us at St. Tammany Health System, thank you for allowing us to care for you throughout the year. ❤️

Happy Holidays!

12/22/2025

🎄✨ St. Tammany Health System has announced hours for Christmas 2025 and New Year’s. 🎄✨

Take a look here 👉 https://www.sttammany.health/News/holidayhours2025

12/15/2025

CityBusiness ranks STHS among best places to work for 2025! 🎉

St. Tammany Health System has once again been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in the New Orleans metro area! 🏆

The 2025 honor marks our fourth consecutive year on this prestigious list. As in years past, we were recognized in the large-employer category (250+ employees) and we’re proud to be one of only four organizations to earn this distinction.

This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion and teamwork of our incredible employees who make St. Tammany Health System such a great place to work every day. Thank you to our team for making this achievement possible! ❤️

12/08/2025

🧼✨ It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week!

Clean hands are one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of illness. According to the CDC, proper handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections.

Small habits make a big difference in keeping you and your community healthy.
Clean hands, healthy lives! ❤️

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from St. Tammany Health System! 🍁🦃

Today, we pause to give thanks for our incredible community, our patients and the families who place their trust in us every day. We are especially grateful for our dedicated physicians, nurses and teams who continue to provide compassionate care throughout the holiday.

Whether you’re celebrating near or far, we wish you a day filled with warmth, gratitude and meaningful moments with the ones you love. ❤️

11/25/2025

🦃 St. Tammany Health System Thanksgiving Holiday Hours – Nov. 27, 2025 🦃

As we prepare for Thanksgiving this Thursday, we want to share our holiday hours to help you plan your care:

🏥 Emergency Services
All STHS emergency departments – including St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington and our standalone Emergency Department in Mandeville – remain open 24/7, as always. We’re here for you around the clock.

👨‍⚕️ Express Care & Primary Care Clinics
Express Care in Covington (80 Gardenia Dr.): Open 4–8 PM
Express Care Kids in Mandeville (3663 U.S. 190): Open 4–8 PM
All other STHS primary care clinics: Closed for Thanksgiving

🚗 Shuttle & Valet Services
All valet services and shuttle service to Parking Lot 10 (across South Tyler Street from the hospital) will be suspended Thursday.
Shuttle service to Parking Lot 7 (across West 8th Avenue from the hospital) will operate normal business hours.

🏥 Specialty & Outpatient Clinics
Closed for Thanksgiving

💊 Pharmacies
STHS Pharmacy at Braswell’s: Closed for Thanksgiving

💼 Business Offices
Closed for Thanksgiving

All clinics, pharmacies and offices will resume normal business hours on Friday, Nov. 28.

Wishing everyone in our community a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🍂

11/18/2025

Today is National Injury Prevention Day!

About 62 million Americans seek medical care for an injury each year. However, most injuries can be prevented with proven strategies.

At St. Tammany Health System, we’re committed to safety through programs like Stop the Bleed, Sudden Impact, ATV Safety, and more.

💚 Shine a green light for injury prevention and learn how you can help: https://nationalinjurypreventionday.org

11/14/2025

✨ A Decade of Excellence ✨

For the 20th consecutive grading period, St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has earned an “A” grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent healthcare watchdog organization.

This latest recognition marks 10 years of straight A’s – the longest active streak in Louisiana! 🎉

“At St. Tammany Health System, patient safety is not just a priority. It is the foundation of everything we do.” – Joan Coffman, President and CEO of St. Tammany Health System

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2929 US 190
Covington, LA
70433

Telephone

+19858984438

Website

http://www.sttammany.health/STHSER

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