Ochsner Children's marks a decade of national recognition for pediatric care

Ochsner Children's marks a decade of national recognition for pediatric care

Ochsner Children’s has earned national recognition for pediatric healthcare for the 10th consecutive year, reflecting its sustained, long-standing commitment to advanced, patient- and family-centered care across Louisiana and the Gulf South.

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Through these expanded services, eight new physicians and upgraded clinical areas, families can conveniently access a wider array of specialized care for both adults and pediatric patients under one roof. 


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Ochsner Rush Health welcomes Meridian-area native Erin Britt, MD, to its neurology department, where she diagnoses and treats conditions like epilepsy, seizure disorders, neuropathy, dementia, headaches and concussion, with added expertise in clinical neurophysiology and electrodiagnostic testing such as EEG and EMG/NCS. A graduate of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. Britt is now accepting new patients at Ochsner Rush Neurology.


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Ochsner Health patient, Gregg Downing, shares his experience with a life-threatening aortic dissection.


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Do Women Still Need a Primary Care Provider If They See an OB/GYN?

Many women rely on their OB/GYN for care, but that specialist can't replace a primary care provider. OB/GYNs focus on reproductive, breast and pelvic health, while primary care doctors manage your whole body, catching silent conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes early. Seeing both gives you complete, coordinated care that protects your health for the long run.
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What is HIV PrEP and who should take it?

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medication that helps prevent HIV from sex or injection drug use, and it can be a powerful part of your overall health plan. This guide explains how PrEP works, the oral and injectable options now available and who can benefit, including both men and women. You'll learn who should and shouldn't take PrEP, how it's taken, when protection begins, what side effects to expect and how cost and insurance factor in. When taken as prescribed, PrEP dramatically lowers your chance of getting HIV. At Ochsner, a PrEP-experienced care team can answer your questions and help you find the approach that fits your life.