Ochsner Health Joins Thousands of Top U.S. Hospitals to Encourage Everyone to #MaskUp

If the nation stays on its current course, hospital leaders are increasingly concerned that more healthcare facilities will be overwhelmed as shortages of healthy caregivers make it difficult to handle a rapidly increasing number of patients.

Ochsner and State Leaders Announce 10-Year Vision for a Healthy State

Investments will support projects that eliminate barriers to healthcare; bring resources into underserved, urban and rural communities; collaborate with partners to research and better understand health disparities; utilize technology and innovation to improve outcomes and invest in Louisiana’s next generation of healthcare providers and frontline staff.

Ochsner Cancer Institute Announces Cancer and COVID-19 Mortality Study Findings

The study evaluated 312 Ochsner Health cancer patients who tested positive for COVID-19 between March 1 and April 30, 2020 and compared that group’s mortality rates with 4,833 Ochsner Health COVID-19-positive patients without cancer during that same time period.

OB/GYN Specialists Open at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport–St. Mary Medical Center

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport continues to invest in its St. Mary Medical Center by opening an OB/GYN Specialists clinic.

Ochsner LSU Health Joins Monroe City Schools For Mask On Campaign

Ochsner LSU Health donated 1,500 cloth masks to Monroe City Schools and have provided “Mask On” signs for school property. The organizations are joining together to promote the health and safety of Monroe school students, teachers and staff by limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus and encouraging compliance with masks guidelines.

Ochsner Hospitals and Emergency Departments Open

Due to impacts of Hurricane Zeta, some clinics, including urgent care locations and COVID-19 community testing sites across the Greater New Orleans area, including the Northshore and Bayou regions, have adjusted their hours or remain closed.

Ochsner Offers Tips for Reducing Anxiety During Hurricane Season and Dealing with the Tumultuous Year of 2020

It’s important to take care of not only your physical health during hurricane season and beyond, but also your mental well-being. During hurricane season and with Hurricane Zeta poised to impact Louisiana, some of us may experience heightened anxiety levels about what the next few days and weeks might bring.

Ochsner Clinics, Urgent Care, Elective Procedures and Community Testing to Close at Noon Today Due to Hurricane Zeta

Due to the expected impact from Hurricane Zeta, Ochsner Health will cancel elective procedures and close outpatient healthcare facilities including Ochsner Health Centers, Ochsner Urgent Care clinics, Ochsner Therapy & Wellness Centers, Retail Pharmacy and Vision and Fitness Centers at 12 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 28 in the following parishes and counties: Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, St. Charles, Terrebonne, St. Mary and Hancock County, MS. These facilities plan to resume normal operating hours on Thursday, October 29.

How Does “Falling Back” Impact Your Health?

We all have an internal clock, better known as the circadian rhythm. That rhythm is the 24-hour internal clock that helps regulate our sleeping and feeding patterns. Twice a year, we have to adjust our internal clocks due to the time changes known as Daylight Saving Time.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Monroe Medical Center Hosts Well-Women’s Walk-In Day