Woman's Foundation

 Lafayette     Louisiana

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During the period between 1979-1980 a group of local physicians determined there was a need for a women's hospital to serve the needs of women in the Lafayette community. The Frem Boustany family donated approximately fifteen acres of property for the purpose of building a hospital. Woman's Hospital of Acadiana Foundation (now known as the Woman's Foundation, Inc.) was formed and became the recipient of the land donation. The Woman’s Foundation Inc. (WFI) was created to manage the land and oversee the construction of a hospital. The Foundation contracted with Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) to build the hospital and subsequently operate the facility. Today, that facility is known as Women’s & Children’s Hospital. What began as a small specialty hospital, has now become the market leader in obstetrical and pediatric services. WFI was formed as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of women and their families per the mission statement developed by the Board of Directors.