Nov 14, 2024
Healthgrades releases its 2025 America's Best Specialty Excellence Awards.
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
Alexandria Senior High football claims third Kick Cancer award
Jan 17, 2025
The ASH Trojans raised $830 during the 2024 season to claim its third Kick Cancer title.
Healthgrades recognizes 5-star care at 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
Oct 16, 2024
Prescription Drug Take Back Day helps community safely dispose of unused and expired medications
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