TOURO CELEBRATES OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OPENING ON HOSPITAL’S 174TH BIRTHDAY

Touro marked its 174th birthday by celebrating the opening of its newly renovated, $7.5 million Outpatient Surgery Center, doubling its size to enhance access to advanced surgical care in an outpatient setting. The facility now features six operating rooms and 15 pre- and post-operative bays, accommodating more patients and offering a broader range of procedures. 

"Generations of New Orleanians have trusted Touro with their lives, their families and their health," said Greg Feirn, CEO of LCMC Health. "Delivering world-class care since 1852 is an extraordinary legacy, but our duty to this community isn't just to look back at our history; it's to continue investing in its future. The dedication and hard work of the team at Touro ensure it will remain a cornerstone of health in New Orleans for generations to come." 

"It's an honor to be part of Touro's history and care for patients in one of the country's longest operating hospitals," said Dr. Christopher Lege, CEO of Touro. "Touro was founded out of a need to provide care to this community, and today we are continuing that mission by growing our services to better serve our patients and community."