Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Becomes Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth
March 14, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA – The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) has announced the official change in name of Our Lady of the Lake Ascension to Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth. Making a return to its original name, Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth will continue to bring world-class care close to home in Ascension Parish. This name honors the health system’s deep commitment to the community and our Franciscan heritage.
“The future of healthcare in Ascension with Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth’s has never been brighter,” said Chuck Spicer, president of Our Lady of the Lake Health. “With expanded services, we’re bringing world-class care closer to home and are ready to meet the needs of our growing community.”
In addition to its quality inpatient and emergency services, a brand new, Infusion Center with 15 bays was recently opened. It has already significantly improved the quality of life for cancer patients who now do not have to travel to Baton Rouge for chemotherapy. The hospital offers advanced robotics supporting urology, critical care, and soon, plastic surgery. Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Nodule Program utilizing cutting-edge ION robotic technology for early lung cancer detection will launch soon.
“This name honors our deep commitment to both the community and our Franciscan heritage,” said E.J. Kuiper, president and CEO of FMOLHS. “This is more than just a name change. It is a renewal of our promise to serve the vibrant Ascension Parish. We are excited for this new chapter at Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth.”
As FMOLHS continues to grow and serve the Ascension Parish community, the name change reflects not only Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth’s rich history, but also its exciting future.
About the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhs.org.
About Our Lady of the Lake Health
Our Lady of the Lake Health is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than 7,500 employees committed to serving the Capital Region and building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. With an 800-bed Regional Medical Center, a dedicated Children’s Hospital, a 78-bed hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana, two freestanding emergency rooms in outlying parishes, and a 600+ provider Physician Group, Our Lady of the Lake Health provides comprehensive healthcare services for common to complex conditions. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is a primary teaching site for graduate medical education programs in partnership with LSU, and is recognized in the areas of heart and vascular, trauma and emergency care, stroke, cancer care, minimally invasive procedures, and more. Our Lady of the Lake is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit ololrmc.com.