Women and Children's Hospital, located in Lake Charles, La., has been serving the residents of Southwest Louisiana for more than 20 years. The  acute care, 88 bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), provides quality, cost-effective health care  including Obstetrics LDRs, Pediatric Unit, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, ICU, Surgical Services, Non-Invasive Cardiac Stress Testing, Mobile Pulmonary Function Testing, Emergency Room, Outpatient Lab and X-Ray Services and a Medical/Surgical Unit.  Our facility maintains very high patient satisfaction levels and has been ranked by area consumers as "best" in OB and Pediatric services based on a 2008 survey.  In addition the hospital has received platinum awards for quality of care.  With a recent hospital expansion, WCH treats the general population not limited to mother and babies, including exceptional diagnostic equipment, advanced technology and some of the latest treatments in healthcare.

The city of Lake Charles is conveniently located on Interstate-10 between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA.  The community has a population of just over 70,000 people and has experienced significant growth in recent years, offering both small town and mid-sized city opportunities.   The city overlooks a freshwater lake with the only white-sand inland beach along the Gulf Coast.  Lake Charles is connected to the Gulf by means of a deep-water ship channel and is the seat and port of entry of Calcasieu Parish.  The area is culturally enriched and is considered a sportsman's paradise with outdoor recreational activities.  Golf lovers will enjoy a choice of several popular courses, including a nationally ranked facility.  In additional, Lake Charles is known as the Festival Capital of Louisiana, hosting more than 75 celebrations each year.