Oct 16, 2024
Prescription Drug Take Back Day helps community safely dispose of unused and expired medications
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.
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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
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library expands into Rapides Parish
Oct 30, 2024
Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital partners with Rapides Foundation to bring free program to the parish.
Rapides Regional to host 'Crush the Crisis' October 26
Rapides Regional performs first wireless, handheld robotic knee replacement...
Oct 04, 2024
Orthopedic surgeon Timmothy Randell, M.D., uses technology only available in Louisiana at Rapides Regional Medical Center
Rapides Regional sponsors LCU's Walktober
Sep 27, 2024
Walktober is Louisiana Christian University's annual fall fitness challenge.
Rapides Regional Medical Center earns Pathway to Excellence redesignation
Sep 17, 2024
RRMC only facility in Louisiana with Pathway designation