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The John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute is the first in Louisiana to offer artificial intelligence-powered technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly and rapidly.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health is partnering with Progressive Children’s Clinic, which will join the health system as Ochsner LSU Health – Progressive Pediatrics. This strategic partnership reinforces a shared commitment to delivering high-quality pediatric care and expanding access to specialized services for children in the community.
Read MoreDr. Michael Donald, a West Monroe native and board-certified emergency and family medicine physician, joins Ochsner LSU Health to provide expert, patient-centered care. Specializing in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care, Dr. Donald is now accepting primary care patients at Ochsner LSU Health – McMillian in West Monroe.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health proudly welcomes Dr. Katherine Chang, a fellowship-trained ENT specialist, to Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. With expertise in head and neck oncology and microvascular surgery, Dr. Chang is double board-certified and dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care.
Read MoreOchsner Health has earned the prestigious designation of Center of Excellence from the Wilson Disease Association (WDA).
Read MoreFourteen Ochsner Health owned and affiliated hospitals have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Read MoreOchsner is included in the large company category and named one of the best companies to work for in the U.S.
Read MoreOchsner Lafayette General is proud to announce the opening of Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand, a renovated 100,000-square-foot outpatient facility at 1100 Bertrand Drive in Lafayette.
Read MoreMike Hulefeld, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Ochsner Health, announced he will step down from his role at the end of 2025.
Read MoreOchsner Health, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and Abundant Life Tabernacle, is hosting the "Protect the Prostate" community event on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1701 Franklin Avenue. This free event will provide prostate cancer education, preventative health screenings, expert panel discussions, and engaging activities to promote men’s health and well-being.
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