Kids help shape care at Ochsner Children's

Kids help shape care at Ochsner Children's

Ochsner Children's has launched a Kids' Council, a first-of-its-kind advisory council at Ochsner, made up of pediatric patients ages 5 to 18.

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Ochsner Children's Hospital has earned recognition on Newsweek's list of America's Best Children's Hospitals 2026.


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Amanda Logue, MD, MMM, FACP, has been named chief executive officer of Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (OLGMC), effective Sept. 6. Dr. Logue, a physician leader with more than 17 years of clinical experience and a longstanding commitment to the region, will guide OLGMC's continued growth and mission to improve the health of Acadiana.


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Lisa Birdsall Fort, MD, named Vice President of Virtual Care Transformation at Ochsner Health

In this leadership role, Dr. Fort will lead efforts to integrate virtual care options to extend Ochsner’s expert care in more connected and effective ways, to create a better experience for patients.


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