Opelousas General Health System
Ellen Carey is an experienced nursing professional specializing in women's services, currently serving as the Women’s Services Manager at Opelousas General Health System since May 2021. Prior to this role, Ellen held the position of Director of OB/Antenatal at Women’s and Children’s Hospital from February 2018 to March 2021, and worked as LDRP Nurse Manager at Christus St Frances Cabrini from December 2016 to December 2017. Ellen has a strong background in labor and delivery management, having served as L&D Nurse Manager at Mississippi Baptist Health Systems from January 2012 to December 2016, and earlier as an RN at MBHS from August 2000 to January 2012. Additional experience includes an educator role at JustiCorp from August 2005 to August 2007. Ellen's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from MS University for Women and an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from Southwest Mississippi Community College.
Opelousas General Health System
Established in 1957, OGH has grown to a 181-bed full service medical center as complete and as inclusive as any referral hospital in the state. Opelousas General Health System is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the American College of Pathologists, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations in Hospital Based Home Health Agencies, American College of Radiology, and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Opelousas General Health System is particularly recognized for its fully comprehensive Cancer Treatment Center and outpatient oncology programs as well as its Women's Health Center and full-service Pediatric Treatment Unit.