CHRISTUS Lake Area Hospital (CLAH) is an 88-bed, full-service acute care hospital that offers compassionate, quality healthcare for the entire family. Proudly serving residents of Southwest Louisiana since 1984, the hospital is the area’s preferred leader for women’s services and offers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and medical and surgical care. CHRISTUS Lake Area Hospital is an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center and operates a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. CLAH has over 500 dedicated staff members and over 200 affiliated physicians who are committed to keeping you and your family healthy and safe.