University Medical Center New Orleans

04/07/2026

Celebrating National Minority Health Month at University Medical Center - raising awareness and promoting equity in health for all communities! 🧡

04/06/2026

At University Medical Center, our Inpatient Behavioral Health team leads the way in supporting patient well-being with innovative therapeutic programs. Through music, art, horticulture, meditation, and physical activity, our expert recreational therapists equip patients with powerful coping skills that last far beyond their hospital stay.

We’re proud of our team’s unwavering commitment to making a lasting impact! 💙🏥

04/03/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating Patient Access Week! Our amazing Patient Access team is often the first friendly face patients and visitors see at University Medical Center. We're so grateful for your kindness, dedication, and all you do - you truly make UMC special! 💙🏥

04/03/2026

📣 Benefits consultants & business leaders: Join the Business & Industry Forum featuring a keynote case study from Audubon Nature Institute & Marsh, on moving away from traditional insurance to direct contracting with LCMC Health.

✍️ Register: https://bit.ly/4baLrUY

04/02/2026

Mark your calendars for a special Give Back Night supporting the University Medical Center Burn Survivors Fund at Port Orleans Brewing Co.! 💙

📆 Thursday, April 30
🕓 4-7 pm
📍 Port Orleans Brewing Co.
4124 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

04/02/2026

Support the Spirit of Charity Foundation's Medication Bridge Program as a Charity Runner and make a powerful impact! Your support ensures everyone has access to lifesaving medications - because no one should ever be denied vital treatment. 🩵💊

Ready to change lives? Sign up or donate today: https://bit.ly/4lrSgW2

04/02/2026

Join our outstanding ICU team! As a critical care nurse with a year of experience, you'll thrive in our dynamic units, benefit from exclusive ICU tours, comprehensive six-week training, tuition reimbursement, and advance your career with our clinical HEART ladder program. If you hold a current RN license and American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification, you're exactly who we're looking for. 💙

Take charge of your future - find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3PNwFvl

04/01/2026

A gunshot wound can change everything in an instant—but for many survivors, the hardest part begins after they leave the hospital.

At University Medical Center New Orleans, the Violence Intervention Program was built to support patients through that next phase—helping survivors navigate safety concerns, emotional trauma, and the real-life challenges that can follow a violent injury.

Through a fully integrated, multidisciplinary approach led by emergency medicine physician Annelies DeWulf, MD, with collaboration from trauma surgeon Alison Smith, MD, the program goes beyond treating injuries. It focuses on prevention, recovery, and giving patients the support they need to move forward safely and confidently.

If you’ve sustained a gunshot injury in Orleans Parish, support is available at no cost.
Learn how this program is reshaping trauma care and helping survivors build a safer path forward:

A gunshot wound can change everything in an instant. In the Emergency Department, the immediate priority is clear: move quickly, stabilize the patient, and treat life-threatening injuries. For survivors and families, the crisis doesn’t end when the initial treatment is finished. National research ...

04/01/2026

University Medical Center New Orleans has achieved official accreditation as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Our Emergency Department leads the way in exceptional care for older adults in our community - celebrating their expertise and dedication! 💙🏥

03/31/2026

We proudly celebrated Doctors' Day, honoring our incredible doctors for their unwavering dedication to patient care, innovation, and teamwork! 💙

Congratulations to Dr. Omer Kaymakcalan, recognized as the 2026 Best Clinical Teacher, and Dr. Hayle Scanlan, our 2026 Fellow of the Year! Your achievements inspire us all. 🌟

03/31/2026

🩺 Today we recognize the physicians whose dedication, skill, and compassion keep our communities healthy 💙

03/31/2026

At University Medical Center, we proudly celebrated National Nutrition Month by hosting an impactful educational panel and Easter dinner distribution for our cancer center patients. Moderated by renowned radio personality Wild Wayne, our expert panel - including Dr. Chancellor Donald, Dr. Erich Conrad, Lindsey Hendrix, and Alysia Davis - shared valuable insights on the vital role of nutrition in cancer care.

We also showcased a dynamic cooking demonstration led by dietitian Devin Brittain and cancer survivor Felicia Knight, inspiring everyone with healthy, delicious meal ideas.

We’re committed to empowering our patients and community with exceptional care and resources! 💙🥦🏥