Voters on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish have voted to approve LCMC Health’s purchase of East Jefferson General Hospital.
EJGH President and CEO Gerald Parton said, “The voters on the East Bank showed their support of our doctors and team members at EJGH. Their decision paves the way for saving their hospital and putting it on a path to provide great healthcare to our community for decades to come."
He says EJGH’s partnership with LCMC Health will preserve nearly 3,000 jobs and infuse $100 million in investments.
LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn said. “LCMC Health is incredibly excited for the opportunity to bring East Jefferson General Hospital into our family of hospitals. With the public’s vote to approve our partnership, the Jefferson Parish community will continue to receive extraordinary healthcare through East Jefferson’s dedicated team of physicians and staff.”
Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng was pleased with the outcome.
“This vote was very critical to the hospital’s future success. We all want East Jefferson General Hospital to thrive because it is a very beloved institution for many of us in Jefferson Parish. It is very difficult financially to be a stand alone hospital so now EJGH will be part of a larger system with LCMC Health and will have access to more resources," Sheng said.
Officials say that EJGH will now become part of LCMC Health’s system, which includes Children’s Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans and West Jefferson Medical Center. The partnership gives patients, doctors and staff access to LCMC Health’s extensive network of services and resources, while offering patients the opportunity to continue to see their regular care teams and physicians.
A news release says, "With the approval of Jefferson Parish voters, EJGH and LCMC Health will work together to finalize the partnership in the coming weeks."