HEALTH & FITNESSFitness Facilities:Vernon Parish offers excellent fitness and healthcare opportunities. We have several walking paths at our local parks which seniors take advantage of. Seniors have taken classes in jazz and tap dancing at the Joan Kathy Dance Center. There are 3 health clubs in Vernon Parish including Curves for Women, All Hours Fitness and Physical Therapy Services (open to the entire public not just physical therapy patients). Tracks and Trails:Big Branch Trail (horse riders, hikers, bikers) Ouiska Chitto Trail (horse riders, hikers, bikers) Enduro Trail (motorcyclists, off-road vehicles, horse riders, hikers, bikers) Fullerton Mill Trail (hikers, bikers, interpretive historic bulletin board with information) ‘Ol Sarge Trail (hikers - numerous interpretive signs describing various species of native plants) Turkey Pen Trail (hikers, bikers, horse riders) Walking paths at several parks The following medical facilities are located within 60 miles of Vernon Parish:Leesville, LA (Vernon Parish seat)Byrd Regional Hospital has more than 37 affiliated physicians and 60 beds and covers over 20 areas of specialty. Byrd Regional has a very strong Senior Circle program to meet the needs of seniors age 50+. This is a nation-wide program and Leesville is one of only 2 cities in the entire state to have a local chapter. The program provides special hospital benefits, health education and exercise classes, parties, games, prescription drug discounts, vision care discounts, walking clubs, book exchange, nutrition classes, day & extended trips such as cruises, and a volunteer program. The Doctor’s Hospital has 9 affiliated physicians and 10 beds. They perform Orthopedic surgery, General surgery, ENT surgery, Foot surgery, Gynecological surgery, Eye surgery, and Pain Management Procedures. DeRidder, LA (20 miles south)Beauregard Memorial Hospital - 31 physicians affiliated, 102 beds and 9 areas of specialty DeRidder Urology Clinic St. Mary’s Sleep Clinic Many, LA (45 miles north)Sabine Medical Center Alexandria, LA (45 miles east)Huey P. Long Hospital (charity hospital) Natchitoches, LA (55 miles northeast of Vernon Parish)Natchitoches Parish Hospital – Natchitoches, LA: 78 bed facility Pineville, LA (55 miles east of Vernon Parish)Huey P. Long Hospital (charity hospital) There are many more medical centers and several dental clinics as well.Nursing Home Facilities (in Vernon Parish):The Woodlands, Leesville, LA is a 150-bed Nursing Home that offers long-term acute care to Medicaid, private pay and VA residents. Services include a special care unit for persons with Alzheimer and related disorders, recreational and social programs, private and semi-private rooms, physical, occupational and speech therapy by arrangement. Pine Haven Nursing Home is located just outside of Rosepine, south of Leesville, and has 52 beds. Home Health Agencies:There are several home health agencies located in Vernon Parish. Byrd Home Health, Rapides Regional Medical Center Home Health Care, Thompson Home Health, and Vernon Home Health, Inc. Check back soon as we will continue to add content to our website.
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