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News Releases

Ochsner names Quentin Alleva, MD, Baton Rouge regional medical director

June 18, 2025

Dr. Alleva will provide medical staff leadership and support provider engagement and growth — while advancing quality and excellence in patient care across the region.

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Nurse.com awards Ochsner Health Top Workplaces 2025 Award

June 17, 2025

With over 2,000 of Ochsner’s nurses participating in this survey, Ochsner continues to demonstrate its commitment to employee engagement and consistent improvement. 

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Ochsner Health partners with Latent Health to accelerate AI-driven medication access

June 16, 2025

Ochsner Health and Latent today announced a new three-year agreement, solidifying their collaboration as design partnerssince November 2023. The health system originally engaged Latent as a design partner to develop clinical AI tools for specialty, infusion, and retail prior authorizations.

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Ochsner Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute opens new walk-in clinic

June 16, 2025

Orthopedics Walk-In Clinic at Ochsner Health Center – Elmwood serves patients on Mondays - Fridays, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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Ochsner LSU Health to host health fair at Spring Lake clinic

June 16, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health – Spring Lake invites community members to a summer health fair on Friday, June 20, 2025. Ochsner LSU Health team members will be onsite providing a variety of health screenings and services.

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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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