Tulane University Hospital/Clinic

In 1834, seven physicians banded together to form the Medical College of Louisiana, which today is Tulane University Health Sciences Center. They believed there was a compelling need for an institution where diseases could be studied and where the public at large would receive better health care. At that time there were only fourteen medical schools in the United States, and none west of the Allegheny Mountains. The sense of forging ahead of fulfilling a need has always been central to the institution that evolved over the next century and a half. Within just a few years, the college was looked upon as the best in the Southwest and had achieved a national reputation for excellence. It closed during the Civil War, but during the last 100 years, has come to be known as one of the leading medical schools in the nation. From a faculty of seven to a full teaching, research medical center, Tulane has grown with our country and our world.

Tulane University Hospital & Clinic is one of New Orleans most comprehensive healthcare facilities. The 300-bed hospital serves the private patients of the Tulane University Medical Group and offers the latest in diagnostic and treatment facilities. The university hospital provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services and is a site for numerous postgraduate medical education programs and specialized applied research projects. The hospital and clinic are also actively engaged in community education, health promotion and managed-care delivery systems. The medical services offered by Tulane's hospital and clinics are extensive, encompassing a wide range of specialty departments working to provide the highest level of healthcare available in Louisiana.

The mission of Tulane University Hospital and Clinic and Tulane Hospital for Children is to provide individualized quality ambulatory and inpatient health care services in partnership with the Tulane University Medical Group. Education and research programs conducted at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic play an integral part in providing high quality patient care services and reflect our relationship with the Tulane University School of Medicine.

Tulane University Hospital for Children

Consider a hospital for children within a general hospital that offers everything a stand-alone children's hospital can offer and more. A hospital that satisfies the unique needs of children and has its finger on the pulse of the future. Tulane Hospital for Children is such a place. As a teaching and research hospital affiliated with the 160 year old Tulane University Medical School, we can ensure that your child's care is always state-of-the-art. If there are new treatments or new philosophies out there, we know about them. In fact, in many cases, we're initiating them. And, as a hospital for children within Tulane University Hospital and Clinic, we can ensure that your child's care is high quality and cost-efficient. The two hospitals share sophisticated equipment and a pharmacy. But most importantly, we share a commitment to superior health care for children and adults.

Our Mission

To develop preventive and therapeutic health care programs and services for infants, children and adolescents.To educate the health care professionals of the future. To conduct effective basic and clinical research. To advocate for the benefit of children.