Slidell Memorial Hospital

What Slidell Memorial Hospital does

Slidell Memorial Hospital (SMH) is a community-owned, non-profit acute care hospital founded in 1958 and headquartered at 1001 Gause Blvd., Slidell, Louisiana. Since July 2, 2015, SMH has operated under a Joint Operating Agreement with Ochsner Health System that integrates certain assets and operations across Jefferson and East St. Tammany Parish while preserving 100% community ownership of hospital buildings, fixtures, and equipment at the main campus, Slidell Regional Cancer Center, and other SMH facilities. The hospital is owned by St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, a 501(c)(3) governmental entity governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners, with capital improvements funded by voter-approved tax-exempt General Obligation Bonds backed by local millage.

SMH provides a comprehensive continuum of acute, specialty, and outpatient services across 20+ locations in the Slidell and Northshore market, including 24/7 emergency medicine, general and robotic surgery (da Vinci 5 platform), cancer care at the Slidell Regional Cancer Center with the May 2023-launched Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic, cardiology through the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, pediatrics, OB/labor and delivery, primary care, pulmonology, neurology, sleep medicine, wound care, diagnostic imaging (two new MRI machines), and rehabilitation therapy. Additional access points include two Pelican Urgent Care sites, multiple specialty clinics, Ochsner Health Center co-locations, and home health services. Its technology stack is anchored by the Epic electronic medical record (with auto-populating Epic Whiteboards in the new ICU), telehealth infrastructure, and the recently opened 61,028-square-foot, $52 million Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower.

SMH's business model is that of a tax-exempt community hospital with revenue generated through fee-for-service acute care, outpatient clinic visits, urgent care, diagnostic imaging, and ancillary services reimbursed by public and commercial payers. Customer-facing go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across St. Tammany Parish, supported by physician finders, online appointment scheduling, MyChart patient portal, community health fairs, prenatal/parenting classes, youth programs (Fit as a Firefighter Summer Camp, Girl Talk, Babysitting 101), and a financial assistance program providing 100% coverage for patients at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Capital is sourced primarily through voter-approved millage and tax-exempt General Obligation Bonds, with philanthropic support from the SMH Foundation, and operational scale is provided through the Ochsner Health partnership.

Name

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Legal name

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2

Website

https://slidellmemorial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Slidell Memorial Hospital is a community-owned, non-profit acute care hospital in Slidell, Louisiana, operating under a Joint Operating Agreement with Ochsner Health. Founded in 1958, it provides emergency, cancer, surgical, cardiac, pediatric, OB, and specialty care across 20+ Northshore locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA), Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC), Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA), Home Health Clinical Care Coordination & Case Management (HSABACAO)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Emergency medical services
• Cancer treatment services
• Surgical care services
• Community healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Slidell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hospital Services: Acute care hospital services including emergency medicine, surgical services, inpatient care, and outpatient treatments across multiple specialties.
2. Clinical Services: Outpatient clinic services including primary care, specialty care, diagnostics, imaging, and rehabilitation therapy provided at multiple locations.
3. Urgent Care Services: Pelican Urgent Care facilities providing walk-in medical services for non-emergency conditions.
4. Diagnostic Services: Medical imaging, laboratory services, and diagnostic testing including MRI, CT, X-ray, and other imaging modalities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Slidell Memorial Hospital is a community-owned, non-profit acute care hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency medicine, cancer treatment, cardiology, general and robotic surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, women's health and obstetrics, primary care, diagnostic imaging, wound care, sleep medicine, and rehabilitation therapy. Operating through a main campus, an East campus, the Slidell Regional Cancer Center, two Pelican Urgent Care locations, and multiple outpatient specialty clinics throughout Slidell and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, the hospital delivers care in partnership with Ochsner Health System under a Joint Operating Agreement.

Product overview

Slidell Memorial Hospital is a community-owned healthcare system operating as a partnership with Ochsner Health. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services through its main campus and multiple satellite facilities including Slidell Memorial Hospital East. Core clinical services include emergency medicine, cancer care (with the Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic), cardiology (John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute), surgical services (including da Vinci 5 robotic surgery), orthopedics, pediatrics, and primary care. The hospital recently opened its $52 million Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower in September 2024, adding 61,028 square feet with state-of-the-art ICU facilities featuring Epic Whiteboard telehealth technology. Additional services include medical imaging, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, sleep disorders treatment, and urgent care at two Pelican Urgent Care locations. The hospital also provides extensive community health programs including youth camps, prenatal classes, and support groups, along with financial assistance programs for eligible patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medicine Services 24/7 emergency department care for acute injuries and illnesses at the SMH Main Campus Emergency Department in Slidell, LA.
• Cancer Services Comprehensive oncology services including the Slidell Regional Cancer Center and the Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic, offering medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology with collaborative multidisciplinary appointments for cancer patients in the Northshore region.
• Cardiology Services Cardiovascular care through the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute – Slidell and SMH Heart Center, offering diagnostic and treatment services for heart conditions.
• Labor and Delivery Birthing center services including prenatal classes, maternity tours, Lamaze childbirth education, and postpartum care for expectant mothers and newborns.
• General Surgery Surgical services including robotic surgery using the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, bariatric surgery, and general surgical procedures at SMH.
• Orthopedic Surgery Evaluation and treatment of bone, joint, and muscle conditions including sports injuries, arthritis, and fracture care, with access to the Ochsner Back & Spine Center.
• Pediatric Care Family-centered pediatric care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to 21 years, including well-child visits, immunizations, same-day sick appointments, and the Vaccines for Children Program.
• Pain Management Specialized pain management services for chronic and acute pain conditions.
• Primary Care Family practice physicians and nurses providing preventive care, annual wellness visits, routine checkups, and chronic disease management for adults at multiple Slidell locations.
• Medical Imaging Diagnostic imaging services including MRI, X-ray, and CT scans at SMH Imaging Center and Inpatient Medical Imaging, with two new state-of-the-art MRI machines funded through voter-approved millage.
• Pulmonology Lung care and pulmonary services including treatment for respiratory conditions at SMH and SMH East.
• Sleep Disorders Center Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders with diagnostic testing at the Sleep Disorders Center in Slidell.
• Wound Care Center Specialized wound care treatment at the SMH|Ochsner Wound Care location for chronic and non-healing wounds.
• Pelican Urgent Care Urgent care services at two walk-in locations in Slidell (Gause Blvd. and West End Blvd.) providing non-emergency care with extended hours.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy services at SMH Ochsner Therapy and Wellness locations (Gause East and Front Street) for injury recovery and pain management.
• Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower A 61,028-square-foot, three-story facility on the SMH main campus featuring state-of-the-art operating suites, a 12-bed ICU with negative pressure isolation rooms, four bariatric rooms with motorized Hoyer lifts (up to 800 lbs), and an inpatient Medical/Surgical Unit with private rooms. Opened September 2024.
• Slidell Memorial Hospital East East campus facility specializing in orthopedics, robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, physical therapy, pulmonology, and neurology.
• Home Health Services Home-based healthcare services for patients requiring ongoing care in their homes in the Slidell area.
• Epic Whiteboard Telehealth System in ICU Rooms Electronic whiteboard system integrated with Epic electronic medical records in the new ICU rooms that automatically displays patient information, schedules, treatment team details, and emergency contacts, and enables bedside radiologic film review and telehealth consultations for remote monitoring of acute and chronic conditions.
• Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic A 2,947-square-foot clinic at the Slidell Regional Cancer Center with four hybrid exam/consultation rooms enabling collaboration among medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, general surgeon, and nurse navigator in a single appointment, reducing time from cancer diagnosis to treatment from 6–8 weeks to 10 days–2 weeks. Opened May 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced cancer treatment timeline from 6-8 weeks to 10 days-2 weeks through Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic collaborative approach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ochsner Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2015Slidell Memorial Hospital maintains a strategic partnership with Ochsner Health System through a Joint Operating Agreement dated July 2, 2015. While SMH remains community-owned with 100% ownership of buildings at the main campus, Cancer Center, and other facilities, the partnership enables expanded local care at lower costs. Ochsner funds construction on Ochsner-owned sites while SMH covers furnishings and equipment. The partnership provides access to Ochsner's resources, technology, expertise, and network while SMH maintains local governance and community control.
• Ochsner HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the partnership, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Health operate integrated healthcare services in Jefferson and East St. Tammany Parish. SMH | Ochsner facilities provide coordinated, high-quality healthcare services designed to meet the needs of the local community. The partnership allows patients throughout St. Tammany Parish and the Northshore region to access both local SMH services and Ochsner's broader network of specialists and resources.
• St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2coreOthersSt. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2 is the governmental entity that owns Slidell Memorial Hospital. The District is governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners and holds title to hospital facilities. The District issues General Obligation Bonds to fund capital improvements and is responsible for property tax millage that supports hospital construction and equipment.
• St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 partners with Slidell Memorial Hospital to operate the Fit as a Firefighter Summer Camp, a week-long day camp for children ages 7 to 12. The camp offers fun nutrition and fitness activities to encourage kids to lead healthy, active lifestyles.
• Sizeler Thompson Brown ArchitectsminorOthersSizeler Thompson Brown Architects of New Orleans served as the architectural and interior design team for the Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic project. The firm has also been involved in other SMH construction projects.
• Trison ConstructionminorOthersTrison Construction of Metairie, Louisiana served as the general contractor for the Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic project at the Slidell Regional Cancer Center.
• DonahueFavret Contractors Inc.minorOthersDonahueFavret Contractors Inc., a company local to southeastern Louisiana, was selected to complete the $52 million Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower project after a competitive bidding process.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ochsner Health System: Ochsner Health is SMH's Joint Operating Agreement partner and operates the largest health system in Louisiana. It shares overlapping clinical service lines, Epic platform, and Ochsner-branded co-located sites in Slidell, making it the most directly comparable operating peer.
• Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore: A nearby Ochsner-affiliated tertiary hospital serving the Northshore region. Directly comparable to SMH as a multi-specialty community/regional hospital with shared Ochsner integration and overlapping service lines (cardiology, oncology, surgery).
• St. Tammany Health System (formerly St. Tammany Parish Hospital): The other major community health system serving St. Tammany Parish, headquartered in Covington. Operates a comparable community hospital model with similar service mix (emergency, surgery, women's, cardiology) in the same primary service area.
• Lakeview Regional Medical Center: An HCA-affiliated community hospital in Covington, LA serving the same Northshore market as SMH. Comparable in scale, service mix (emergency, surgery, cardiology, women's), and patient demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Tulane Medical Center: A larger academic-affiliated medical center in New Orleans that competes with SMH for higher-acuity cases. Provides a benchmark for tertiary care capabilities and specialty referral patterns relevant to SMH's growth aspirations.
• LCMC Health (Touro Infirmary, Children's Hospital, etc.): A non-profit Louisiana health system operating multiple hospitals in the greater New Orleans region. LCMC represents a comparable non-profit multi-hospital model and a competing referral destination for Northshore patients.
• Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center: One of the largest non-profit hospitals in Louisiana, based in Baton Rouge. Provides a benchmark for advanced specialty services, academic partnerships, and capital expansion strategies relevant to SMH's growth trajectory.

Regional players

• North Oaks Health System: A non-profit community health system in Hammond, LA serving a similar suburban/rural Louisiana market. Comparable in scale, community-ownership model, and service-line breadth to SMH.
• East Jefferson General Hospital: A non-profit community hospital in Metairie, LA sharing the SMH/Ochsner integrated Jefferson Parish service zone under the same JOA. Direct operating comparability and shared Ochsner partnership structure.
• Willis-Knighton Health System: A large non-profit community health system in Shreveport, LA. Comparable non-profit, community-governed, multi-campus operating model with broad specialty services and capital expansion experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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