Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine earns preliminary accreditation

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine earns preliminary accreditation

The only HBCU college of medicine in the Gulf South, the College of Medicine brings together two trusted New Orleans institutions: Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health. 

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Ochsner Health is proud to announce its Level 9 achievement in the Acute and Ambulatory categories.


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Ochsner Children’s has been accepted into the Tiny Baby Collaborative, an international research network dedicated to improving outcomes for infants born at or before 23 weeks' gestation and their families.


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Ochsner Health Center – Thibodaux is now open in Lafourche Parish, offering a convenient, all-in-one location for primary and specialized medical care. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of providers across various specialties, the clinic aims to bring accessible, coordinated healthcare directly to local residents.


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What Are the Most Important Health Screenings for a Woman?

Regular checkups and screenings help women catch health problems early, when they are easier to treat. This guide explains when to get mammograms, Pap tests and blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings at every age. It also covers how your OB/GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) and primary care doctor work together, and how MyOchsner makes it simple to schedule visits and track your screenings.