East Jefferson General Hospital, a publicly owned and non-profit community hospital, has 201 beds and a medical staff of nearly 900.  Available services include:  outpatient cancer treatment, same day surgery, outpatient laboratory and radiology services, and a state-of-the-art Wellness Center.  Primary services offered by East Jefferson General include cardiovascular, rehabilitative, oncology, woman / child services, an emergency department, ambulance and intensive care.  Extensive outpatient services and specialized diagnostic procedures are available including PET fusion imaging, endoscopic ultrasound and calcium scoring.  East Jefferson General was named Louisiana's first Nurse Magnet Hospital - an honor bestowed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to select hospitals that demonstrate excellence in patient care and provide a superior environment for professional nurses.