Jul 25, 2022
Sylvia Kerry, a Pineville resident and artist, shares a painting with Rapides Cancer Center for a special reason
Healthcare Made Easier
Introducing Care Navigator, which helps direct you either to a doctor, a virtual doctor visit, urgent care, or an ER.
Emergency Services
Rapides Regional Medical Center is recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center and Accredited Chest Pain Center, Cycle III.
Cancer Treatment
Rapides Cancer Center is Central Louisiana’s first dedicated radiation therapy facility specializing in both inpatient and outpatient radiation.
Impactful careers
What matters most to us is giving people the absolute best healthcare possible. Apply online today or register for an upcoming career event.
Rapides Regional Medical Center
a Central Louisiana hospital and emergency room
Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award-winning hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana that provides a wide array of care to 13 parishes across Central Louisiana. Our services range from the latest advances in Cardiac Care to minimally invasive Neurosurgery, and our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. View our average ER wait times above.
In 2012, Rapides Regional Medical Center became the first verified Level II Trauma Center in Louisiana. 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.
Founded in 1903 along the banks of the Red River, Rapides Regional represents a proud heritage of compassionate healthcare services coupled with the most advanced technology to date. 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.
What's been happening around Rapides Regional Medical Center
Rapides Regional Medical Center welcomes first VCOM class
Aug 04, 2022
RRMC welcomes 17 students from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Local survivor shares artwork with Rapides Cancer Center
Rapides Cancer Center unveils PET/CT Scanner
Jul 21, 2022
PET/CT diagnostic imaging enhances treatment options for cancer patients
Rapides Regional Medical Center offers 'Sibling Class'
Jul 12, 2022
Free class for children ages 3-10 expecting arrival of a new baby at home.
Summer bucket list becomes heartfelt gesture
Jul 12, 2022
Pineville girl collects donations to raise money for 'kids in the hospital'