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Address
301 W WALNUT STREET
Amite, LA 70422
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitehoodmemorial.com
Facilities & services
25
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Inpatient surgery
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 23 min of 350 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 25 min of 11 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 8,823 visits
Infection rates lower is better
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.71 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Clinicians on staff
35
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Cardiology 1
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Hood Memorial Hospital?

Hood Memorial Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (985) 748-9485 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Amite.

Is Hood Memorial Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Hood Memorial Hospital, call (985) 748-9485.

Where is Hood Memorial Hospital located?

Hood Memorial Hospital is located at 301 W Walnut Street, Amite, LA, 70422. Phone: (985) 748-9485.