On Saturday November 19, 2022, a reunion of former medical staff, employees and administrative personnel will be held at the former Rayne-Branch Hospital located at 301 South Chevis Street in Rayne. The reunion will be held in front of the main entrance, but unfortunately there will be no entry into the building.

Starting at 8:00 am, a social will be held allowing former employees an opportunity to view pictures, newsletters, scrap books, special newspaper editions, along with memorabilia from the hospital. At 10:00 am, the program will begin and the event will end at noon.

A roll call of former employees in all departments has been started in advance of the reunion and participants will have an opportunity to update the list during the event. If you know someone that you want to include in the roll call, you can call the Rayne Chamber of Commerce Office at 337-334-2332. They will check to see if they are on the list and if not they will be added.

Light refreshments will be served and in the event of bad weather, the reunion will then be held at the Rayne Civic Center Auditorium located at 201 Frog Festival Drive.

Whether you worked at the hospital for one month or a retiree, all former employees are urged to attend and share the great history of the hospital and the impact it had on our community. Organizers are asking for everyone to spread the word about this reunion to anyone they know who may have worked there. Opening in February 1958 and closing in March 1990, the Rayne-Branch Hospital proudly served its patients for over 32 years.

This event is being sponsored by: Lost Rayne L.L.C., The City of Rayne, The Rayne Chamber of Commerce, and the Rayne Lions Club.