Community Updates
News & Announcements
West Ascension Parish Hospital shares hospital announcements, community events, public information, and health programs here.
Community Event
Meet Our Providers
Meet our mental health, rheumatology, wound care, and swing bed providers on October 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Med-Surg Unit Lobby at West Ascension Parish Hospital.
Local News • Louisiana First News
Free health clinic coming to Donaldsonville this weekend
Read Louisiana First News coverage of the free health clinic coming to Donaldsonville this weekend.
Hospital News • PR Newswire
Redefining Community Medicine Beyond the City Limits
West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District examined on All Access, hosted by Andy Garcia.
Community Event
Suicide Prevention Lunch & Learn
Join NP Trinease Sanders on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the West Ascension Parish Hospital Conference Room. Everyone is welcome.
Community Event
Free Clinic Event in Donaldsonville
Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision services will be available Saturday, September 19, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, or until capacity. See flyer for details.
Community Donation Drive
Socks for Seniors
Help us collect 1,000 pairs of new socks for seniors from September 7 through October 9. Bring donations to West Ascension Parish Hospital and help us share comfort, warmth, and dignity.
National Preparedness Month
Know Your Zone • Know Your Plan Booth
Join us Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at West Ascension Parish Hospital between the Cafeteria and Imaging. Stop by, ask questions, pick up preparedness information, and make your emergency plan.
Workforce Development •
Investing in the Future: Summer Health Discovery Program Concludes Another Successful Year
Eighteen students explored healthcare careers and rural medicine through six weeks of hands-on learning, campus visits, and a community-focused capstone project.
Public Accountability
Transparency & Audit Information
Review the FY 2025 audit findings, Board-approved corrective actions, executive summary, and supporting documents.
Summer Safety
Summer Heat & Hydration
Simple steps can help you stay cool, stay hydrated, and know the warning signs of heat-related illness.
