Welcome to Jennings American Legion Hospital
"We will meet the needs of our customers through dedication to continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence as: a provider of caring, state-of-the-art health services, an employer of health professionals, a community resource, and a leader in the rural health field."
** Mission Statement **
"JENNINGS AMERICAN LEGION HOSPITAL, A private non-profit corporation, is to provide the highest quality healthcare at the lowest possible cost to all people in the Hospital’s service area."
** VISION STATEMENT **
Leadership Team
"We will meet the needs of our customers through dedication to continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence as: a provider of caring, state-of-the-art health services, an employer of health professionals, a community resource, and a leader in the rural health field."
** VALUES STATEMENT **
Leadership Team
We, at JENNINGS AMERICAN LEGION HOSPITAL, value the following qualities
a spirit of compassion, understanding, and respect for life
professional, cooperative, and resourceful attitudes
integrity, loyalty, and moral leadership
These values are exhibited through
awareness of one’s physical, social, psychological and spiritual
needs and differences an atmosphere that promotes teamwork and focuses on putting patients first support for our organization and community.
History Of Jennings American Legion Hosp
Big-city health care in a community hospital
In the early 1950s, Jennings was a progressive community of 10,000. City roads had recently been paved, the library underwent expansion and plans were underway for a modernized high school. During this time of tremendous growth, community leaders and physicians practicing in Jennings recognized the need for a local hospital. In response, the members of James O. Hall Post 19 American Legion bought the Plaquemine Street “Shirley Clinic” from Dr. Louis Shirley Sr. The American Legion membership committed to establishing and operating an acute care hospital, which was ultimately dedicated and fully operational in December 1960.
The commitment of the American Legion membership and the unity of area leaders and residents is a testament to the community of Jennings, and has served as a foundation for the type of care that the hospital provides. Jennings American Legion Hospital strives each day to provide big-city services in a small-town atmosphere on the same site that was dedicated in 1960.
The hospital has continued its commitment to patients by providing the latest 21st century technology, procedures, and treatments. Those efforts have included a new obstetrics wing, emergency room, admissions offices, business offices and lobby and the renovation of surgical suites and the radiology department. The hospital also includes a 24,000 square-foot Medical Office Building and 32,000 square-foot Patient Tower.
