Ochsner Health Expanded Pediatric Services in Baton Rouge
The medical provider added new physicians and expanded clinic hours at its The Grove campus to improve regional access.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Children’s Health
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Ochsner Health has expanded its pediatric and women's healthcare services at The Grove campus in Baton Rouge. This expansion, part of a $50 million multi-phase project, introduces new medical staff and extended operating hours to the Capital Region.
Why it matters
The initiative aims to increase healthcare access for families across the Capital Region by adding specialized staff and providing more flexible appointment availability. By scaling up resources, the facility hopes to accommodate greater patient demand for pediatric and OB-GYN services.
The expansion added six pediatric physicians and two OB-GYNs to the clinic staff. The facility now operates from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
The players
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a major non-profit healthcare provider based in Louisiana that operates a network of hospitals and clinics across the region.
The details
The Grove campus now features six new pediatric physicians, including two general pediatricians and four specialists, alongside two new OB-GYNs. More than 100 new team members have been added to support the increased clinical capacity and offer same-day or next-day pediatric appointments.
Timeline
The expansion of Ochsner healthcare services was announced on September 24, 2026.
Ochsner plans to hire 80 additional physicians and providers over the next two years.
Health Landscape
This project aligns with a broader trend of shifting specialized pediatric and maternal care into regional health hubs to reduce pressure on centralized hospital systems. By integrating more physicians and weekend hours, the clinic follows the model of the Ochsner Health Capital Region development strategy to improve local community access.
Families in the area can now utilize same-day and next-day pediatric appointments, providing a more accessible alternative to emergency room visits. The addition of weekend hours and six new pediatric physicians significantly increases the available appointment slots for local parents.
The takeaway
Expanding clinic hours and staff is a strategic move to address local healthcare bottlenecks that frequently cause delays for families. Residents should check the new schedule to see if same-day appointments can help manage urgent pediatric needs more efficiently.
What happens next
Ochsner Health intends to recruit and hire 80 additional physicians and advanced practice providers to support the network over the next two years.
Further reading
Learn more about local pediatric care initiatives at Children’s Health.
More information
To book an appointment, visit the Ochsner Health appointment scheduling portal.
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