Winter weather - system update
Winter weather update 01.24.2025, 12 pm
For patients
Normal operations have resumed for All LCMC Health outpatient clinics.
If you missed your appointment, we are offering solutions for patients
who would like to reschedule appointments including extended hours and
weekend accommodations. Patients will be contacted directly for rescheduling.
LCMC Health Urgent Care facilities are back to normal operations as well,
with extended hours available at select locations over the weekend.
Click here for more info.
Virtual care is available with extended hours through Sunday, January 26;
8am- 6pm.
Click here for virtual care.
If you are having an emergency, please call 911 or head to your nearest
emergency room.
For team members
We have returned to normal recovery operations as of 7 pm today, January 23. Code Grey activation and lockdown have ended. Our Essential Recovery Team
B returned to work for their shifts this evening. Any non-activated employees
should have returned to their regular departmental schedules and should
be in communication with their supervisor.
While we believe road conditions are safe, please be cautious as you are
out on the roadways. Please note, the Causeway Bridge will be accessible
to team members with an ID Badge prior to it being open to the public.
We‘re truly grateful to all our teams’ support and hard work
in serving our community during the winter weather lockdown. Thank you!
Information you need
For health-related questions or help finding care, call our
Nurse Hotline at
504.962.6202.
For all media inquiries, please email lcmcmedia@lcmchealth.org.
Get detailed information and updates from our hospitals
Children's Hospital New Orleans
East Jefferson General Hospital
Lakeside Hospital
Lakeview Hospital
New Orleans East Hospital
Touro
University Medical Center New Orleans
West Jefferson Medical Center
Urgent Care Clinics
Employee intranet links:
Weather resources:
Winter weather update 01.20.2025, 1 pm
For Patients
All LCMC Health outpatient clinics will be closed on Tuesday, January 21
and Wednesday, January 22, due to the anticipated severe weather conditions.
Your safety is our top priority.
If you have an appointment scheduled for this date, our team will reach
out to reschedule as soon as possible. If you are having an emergency,
please call 911 or head to your nearest emergency room.
For team members
Code Grey Activation - Lockdown of our facilities begins at 7 pm Monday,
January 20
Winter weather is anticipated to impact our area Monday night into Wednesday.
We will experience freezing temperatures for an extended period of time
which could have impacts to travel and water. Weather predictions are
becoming more certain that we will receive 4”+ of snow.
To ensure your safety, a lockdown will begin at 7 pm on Monday, January
20 into Wednesday. The end of lockdown will be based upon when our team
can safely travel. Please check with your supervisor to determine your
schedule. Prepare to be on lockdown between 2-3 days. The lockdown procedures
for winter weather are the same as for a hurricane. More specific details
on check-in procedures will be shared by your facility.
Information you need
For health-related questions or help finding care, call our
Nurse Hotline at
504.962.6202.
For all media inquiries, please email lcmcmedia@lcmchealth.org.
Get detailed information and updates from our hospitals
Children's Hospital New Orleans
East Jefferson General Hospital
Lakeside Hospital
Lakeview Hospital
New Orleans East Hospital
Touro
University Medical Center New Orleans
West Jefferson Medical Center
Urgent Care Clinics
Employee intranet links:
Weather resources:
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