Hospitals & Clinics · Our pick in St Lucia

St Jude Hospital

Public hospital·Vieux Fort

24-hour care in the south

About St Jude Hospital

St Jude Hospital serves the south of the island with 24-hour speciality, emergency and primary care. The government’s listing still places it at the George Odlum Stadium in Vieux Fort; press reports in 2026 said the new hospital building was expected to be fully operational by July, so check where to go when you call.

Why it's on our list

  • 24-hour emergency care
  • The south
  • Check the current site

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with St Jude Hospital before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from St Jude Hospital are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Hewanorra airport (UVF)550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
  2. The Pitons15 kmCar or taxi 33 min
  3. Sulphur Springs15 kmCar or taxi 34 min
  4. Anse Chastanet20 kmCar or taxi 43 min
  5. Marigot Bay28 kmCar or taxi 58 min
  6. Castries Market32 kmCar or taxi 66 min
  7. George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)33 kmCar or taxi 68 min
  8. Reduit Beach38 kmCar or taxi 80 min
  9. Gros Islet39 kmCar or taxi 81 min

Location

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