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Ochsner Eat Fit Relaunches Mobile App to Help Locals Support Restaurants and Stay Healthy This Summer

June 10, 2025

With user-friendly features and a sleek new look, the Eat Fit app helps users find nearby restaurant partners offering dishes that meet the Eat Fit nutritional standards—developed by Ochsner Health’s team of registered dietitians. App users can also access detailed nutrition facts, recipe ideas, cooking videos and even curated grocery guides to support healthy habits both at home and when dining out. 

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Ochsner Children’s named to Newsweek's list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025

June 5, 2025

Ochsner Children’s has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025. This prestigious honor is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on May 28, 2025, and can be viewed on the Newsweek website.

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Abdul Khan, MD, appointed chief executive officer of Ochsner River Region

June 5, 2025

In this role, Dr. Khan will maintain oversight of Ochsner facilities and care offered in Kenner, Luling, Destrehan and LaPlace, including Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner, Ochsner Medical Complex- River Parishes and St. Charles Parish Hospital. 

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Ochsner Baton Rouge celebrates strength and resilience at National Cancer Survivors Day event

June 3, 2025

Guests of all ages gathered to enjoy a family-friendly celebration featuring food, kids’ games, ice cream, arts and crafts, music and opportunities to engage with the cancer care team at Ochsner.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes new physicians and providers

June 3, 2025

Ochsner Baton Rouge continues expanding its physicians and providers to improve patient access. 

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Ochsner Lafayette General welcomes two new providers to the region

May 23, 2025

Dr. Arnold sees patients on Mondays at Ochsner Health Center – Broussard at 1122 S. Bernard Road in Broussard, La. Each week on Tuesday through Friday he sees patients at Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at 4212 W. Congress St., Suite 3100 in Lafayette, La. Dr. Farmer is accepting patients at Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at 4212 W. Congress St., Suite 3100 in Lafayette.

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From life support to full recovery: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center patient’s story highlights power of trauma care

May 21, 2025

This year, on National Trauma Survivors Day, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (OLGMC) is spotlighting one remarkable survivor whose journey embodies courage, faith and the expert trauma care that helped her survive.

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Ochsner Health joins Johnson & Johnson, The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club for Men’s Health Event

May 21, 2025

Presented by Ochsner and Johnson & Johnson, along with community partner The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, the Men’s Health Event advances a core mission to improve healthcare access and health outcomes.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge physician recognized for patient care

May 21, 2025

The United Hero Award honors Stacy Jones-Pedescleaux, MD, for consistently delivering highly rated patient experiences while excelling in access to care, communication, care coordination and overall service. 

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Ochsner Transplant Institute’s kidney program achieves ELITE Status

May 16, 2025

To earn this level of recognition, programs demonstrate superior results and exceptional performance based on a range of validated, risk-adjusted metrics. Programs with this designation achieve an INTERLINK Performance Model score statistically higher than their peers.

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