Health Services

Health services are a strong pillar of Terrebonne Parish’s economy, employing about 7,000 in the sector.

Along with two major respected hospitals, a world-class cardiac care facility and outpatient centers, many of the sector’s jobs are in private practices and service providers for the elderly and those with special needs – not only from the local community, but region as well. Terrebonne Parish is a destination for cardiac and diabetes treatment/management services and has a medical residency program. The parish also features nursing care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and assisted living facilities.

Assets:

• Diabetes management and cardiovascular treatment programs
• Availability of post-secondary training programs at multiple levels for health care professionals
• Proximity to medical schools at Tulane and LSU as well as associate and baccalaureate programs at the community college and nearby four-year university
• Availability of on-the-job training assistance
• Opportunity to retain resident workers within the region
• Strong growth in regional health care sector
• An existing local pool of high-demand occupations
• Quality of place assets: availability of all types of housing, low cost of living, cultural activity, recreational opportunities