At Opelousas General Health System, we believe that healing happens when you involve the family. Opelousas General Health System, Our Family Caring for YoursOpelousas General Health System provides quality, compassionate, affordable & accessible health care.

Core values

- **Health Promotion and Access**: The foundation supports programs like "Paint the Town Pink," which has improved access to mammograms and breast screenings, bringing the parish above the national average for mammogram accessibility[1][3][5].
- **Community Health**: It organizes community health fairs, low-cost health screenings, and diabetes education series, which contribute to overall community health[5].
- **Education and Scholarships**: The foundation provides scholarships to students in St. Landry and Evangeline Parishes, supporting education and future healthcare professionals[1][3].
- **Employee and Community Support**: The SPICE program has raised over $1 million to support local non-profits, employees in need, and hospital projects[1].
- **Comprehensive Healthcare Services**: The new comprehensive cancer center, Centre de la Vie, offers integrated services like chemotherapy, hematology, and infusion therapy, enhancing patient care[3][5].