This State Needs a New Medical School

[Grantvb]

Whatever happened to UL's acquisition of the Lourde's Hospital property? Last I heard was the Diocese was not cooperating, wanting too much for the property. Where does the good of the community fit into this, particularly if UL could get a med school and use that property to build one or even just to expand the land-locked campus? Maybe the Diocese should practice what it continually preaches and not hold out for more money, but rather negotiate a sale that will benefit the university and ultimately the community.

The other part of that coin, is the Diocese trying to work out a deal for the Earl Long Gym parking lot to build a new Wisdom Church. Could it be, the University isn’t wanting to budge on that?

[CajunEXPRESS]

Whatever happened to UL's acquisition of the Lourde's Hospital property? Last I heard was the Diocese was not cooperating, wanting too much for the property. Where does the good of the community fit into this, particularly if UL could get a med school and use that property to build one or even just to expand the land-locked campus? Maybe the Diocese should practice what it continually preaches and not hold out for more money, but rather negotiate a sale that will benefit the university and ultimately the community.

Never confuse the Diocese with local Christian practices. Their job is taking care of the Church. They decide how, what, and when the locals get fed. That’s not an evil thing.

[ZoomZoom]

Never confuse the Diocese with local Christian practices. Their job is taking care of the Church. They decide how, what, and when the locals get fed. That’s not an evil thing.

All churches are a business. Just like any restaurant, if they don’t feed enough people, the doors close.

[CajunVic]

All churches are a business. Just like any restaurant, if they don’t feed enough people, the doors close.

And right now, their regular source of revenue is hurting. Hard to pass the “ket” on TV.

[HoustonCajun]

Never confuse the Diocese with local Christian practices. Their job is taking care of the Church. They decide how, what, and when the locals get fed. That’s not an evil thing.

Didn't say it was evil. Heck, I'm Catholic. That property will not likely see commercial development outside of the university. So, hold on to it for a long term investment or put it to great use that will benefit all, whether UL can get a med school or just expand campus. Not sure UL would/should give up the very limited campus space as well as the only women's sports facility. If I am not mistaken, the chapel is the only church on campus. Maybe the Diocese should build a new chapel at the right size and parking on the Lourdes property and sell the remainder of that property plus the current Chapel site to UL. As UL develops it with a med school or campus expansion, it will still be on campus. Just at a few thoughts to consider.

[ZoomZoom]

Didn't say it was evil. Heck, I'm Catholic. That property will not likely see commercial development outside of the university. So, hold on to it for a long term investment or put it to great use that will benefit all, whether UL can get a med school or just expand campus. Not sure UL would/should give up the very limited campus space as well as the only women's sports facility. If I am not mistaken, the chapel is the only church on campus. Maybe the Diocese should build a new chapel at the right size and parking on the Lourdes property and sell the remainder of that property plus the current Chapel site to UL. As UL develops it with a med school or campus expansion, it will still be on campus. Just at a few thoughts to consider.

Old Lourdes site too far. You have "competition" right there across Johnston and on University.

With so much moving on line during this "crisis", brick and mortar expansion is going to slow.

[fanof71]

Old Lourdes site too far. You have "competition" right there across Johnston and on University.

With so much moving on line during this "crisis", brick and mortar expansion is going to slow.

In med school, there's no substitute for carving up a real cadaver, Its 2 years of classrooms and cadavers, 2 years of less classroom and more hands on at the clinic and hospital level...but online will have its day..

[CajunEXPRESS]

Didn't say it was evil. Heck, I'm Catholic. That property will not likely see commercial development outside of the university. So, hold on to it for a long term investment or put it to great use that will benefit all, whether UL can get a med school or just expand campus. Not sure UL would/should give up the very limited campus space as well as the only women's sports facility. If I am not mistaken, the chapel is the only church on campus. Maybe the Diocese should build a new chapel at the right size and parking on the Lourdes property and sell the remainder of that property plus the current Chapel site to UL. As UL develops it with a med school or campus expansion, it will still be on campus. Just at a few thoughts to consider.

I was not speaking to your comments. I just wanted to clarify about what my view was as my comments seemed a bit harsher than I meant.

[billbeck451]

Would bring a ton of diversification to our Acadiana economy. I believe Lafayette General is already a designated teaching hospital. With Oschsners coming in might increase clout. Ultimately it's a political solution to get this done. There's no downside for the region or the State. Even Lake Charles and Alexandria regions will benefit from a medical school being in Lafayette based at UL.

Ochsner taking over hospitals or doctors in you region will be a disaster. Ive watched what has happened in our town with Ochsner taking over the hospital and many doctors and Memorial taking over the remainder of the doctors which leave no independent doctors in our area. Also you almost cant have any direct contact with your doctor as all communication goes through a central switchboard which is pathetic. I tried to return a call to my doctor for over a month and couldn't get a message through the idiot subpar operators. Billing is a nightmare with constant screw ups on how things get coded and constant crazy bills coming from the Ochsner system. Horrible customer service and limited help if you have a problem. Ochsner is not a solution it is part of the problem

[ZoomZoom]

Have a good friend that’s a hospital administrator. They’ll be two systems when it’s all said and done...Our Lady of the Lake and Ochsner..