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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.

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

11/12/2025

🏆 Vote for St. Tammany Health System in Edge of the Lake Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!

Voting is now open and we invite our colleagues, friends, and community members to help celebrate the people and programs that make St. Tammany Health System exceptional.

✨ Be sure to cast your vote for Best Hospital under the Medical section – and don’t miss the chance to support our amazing teams in other categories like Cardiologist, Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrician, Physical Therapist and more!

You can also show your support in categories such as:
🎨 Arty/Charity Event: Healing Arts Initiative
🛍️ Shopping/Gifts: St. Tammany Hospital Gift Shoppe or Pharmacy at Braswell’s
💊 Shopping/Pharmacy: St. Tammany Pharmacy at Braswell’s
❤️ Services/Nonprofit: St. Tammany Health Foundation

🗳️ Cast your votes by Sunday, Nov. 16!
👉 Visit EdgeOfTheLake.com and click the “2026 Readers’ Choice Awards – West St. Tammany” ballot.

11/11/2025

Today, we proudly recognize and thank all who have served our country with courage, honor and dedication. Your sacrifice and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day. ❤️

From all of us at St. Tammany Health System, we wish you a heartfelt Happy Veterans Day.

11/03/2025

We’re shining a spotlight on our incredible Building Services team here at St. Tammany Health System! 🏥💪

From Maintenance to Life Safety (our talented locksmiths and life safety techs) and from Grounds to Aesthetics, this team keeps our facilities safe, functional, and welcoming for every patient, visitor and colleague.

Your hard work ensures that our environment supports the very best in care! ❤️

10/27/2025

St. Tammany Health System leadership saluted some of its longest-serving colleagues last week during the health system's 51st annual Service Awards banquet. ✨

The event celebrated the past year’s Daisy winners and Ambassadors, as well as those colleagues marking 10 years of service or more. That included two 45-year colleagues: Freda Darby of Food and Nutrition Services and Lyndia Morris of Cardiology.

10/21/2025

🩺 Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cervical Cancer Screening & Prevention
📅 Friday, October 24 | 🕚 11:00 AM

Join us for an important virtual session focused on cervical cancer prevention and early detection. Dr. Patricia Braly, a nationally recognized Gynecologic Oncologist with over 35 years of experience treating women’s cancer, will share expert insight into how regular screenings have significantly reduced cervical cancer deaths over the past four decades.

✅ Learn how you can take proactive steps in protecting your health
✅ Understand the importance of early detection
✅ Ask questions and connect with trusted healthcare professionals

This session is part of the Lunch & Learn Series presented by St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Health, working together to provide meaningful health education and screening opportunities across our community.

📲 Open to all – we hope you’ll join us!

08/29/2025

📅 Labor Day Hours – Monday, Sept. 1, 2025

St. Tammany Health System has announced special holiday hours for its clinics and facilities this Labor Day. Here's what to expect:

🏥 Emergency Services
Always open — 24/7 — including both the Covington hospital and Mandeville Emergency Department.

👩‍⚕️ Primary Care Clinics
• Express Care (Covington): Open noon – 7 p.m.
• Express Care Kids (Mandeville): Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• All other primary care clinics: Closed Monday, reopen Tuesday.

🩺 Specialty & Outpatient Clinics: Closed Monday, reopen Tuesday.

💊 Pharmacies
• Braswell’s Pharmacy: Closed Monday
• Employee Pharmacy: Open 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., normal hours resume Tuesday

📠 Business Offices: Closed Monday, reopen Tuesday

🚗 Valet & Shuttle Services
• No valet on Monday
• Lot 7 shuttle runs 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Full services resume Tuesday

Wishing you a safe and healthy Labor Day!

Address

2929 US 190
Covington, LA
70433

Telephone

+19858984438

Website

http://www.sttammany.health/STHSER

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