The Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans includes two hospital campuses one-half mile apart in downtown New Orleans: The historic Charity Hospital on Tulane Avenue and University Hospital (formerly Hotel Dieu) on Perdido Street. Both hospitals have long traditions of service to the people of New Orleans. Charity Hospital was founded in 1732 when Jean Louis, a New Orleans French seaman and merchant died, leaving his entire estate to "establish and maintain a hospital for the poor people of New Orleans." By the time the Civil War began in 1860, Charity was one of the largest hospitals in the world, able to accommodate 1,000 patients at a time. Charity Hospital has been has been located in six different main buildings in four different locations during its 260+ years. When the present building on Tulane Avenue was completed in 1939, the total bed capacity was 3,330, making Charity the second largest hospital in the United States.
Location:
1532 Tulane Ave, New Orleans Louisiana 70140
Telephone
504-568-2311
(Chalmette) Chalmette Medical Center
(New Orleans) Childrens Hospital
(Gulfport) Columbia Garden Park Hospital
(Metairie) Doctors Hospital Of Jefferson
(Metairie) East Jefferson General Hospital
(Bay Saint Louis) Hancock General Hospital
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12/05 Coming to The New Orleans area
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans LA April25 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. There are two main components: the Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Ev ening Concert Series. The Lousiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Gulfport Music Festival Gulfport MS May10-11 Huge weekend music festival featuring headliner entertainment, food booths, and more!
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
Best of the Bayou Festival Houma LA September29-30 Taking place in Historic Downtown Houma, the festival features Cajun and French food, music, weddings, crafts, pirogue racing, antiques, and more.
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