News Releases

Allison McDonald, MSN, WHNP-BC, joins Ochsner Rush OB/GYN

March 12, 2026

Ochsner Rush Health proudly welcomes Allison McDonald, MSN, WHNP-BC, to the Ochsner Rush OBGYN clinic in Meridian, MS. With expertise in women’s health, including gynecologic surgery and hormone replacement therapy, McDonald is now accepting new patients and committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care.

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Ochsner research team reports safe and effective outcomes with emerging combination therapy for liver cancer

March 11, 2026

As an early adopter of combination treatments, the research team was able to provide an early experience regarding the safety and efficacy of combination treatments in advance of clinical trial results. 

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Ochsner MD Anderson to be first in the southern U.S. to offer precision cancer radiation treatment

March 10, 2026

The new treatment uses the unique biology of the cancer itself to guide radiotherapy delivery, even in tumors that are in motion.

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CLEAR and Ochsner simplify patient access to healthcare info

March 9, 2026

Ochsner’s implementation of CLEAR1 – CLEAR's security identity platform for account creation, account recovery, and access to healthcare information – is already helping patients quickly and safely regain access to their MyOchsner accounts while reducing manual identity checks.

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Ochsner Health, NORD, The Pontchartrain (LA) Chapter of The Links, Inc & Healthy Blue Advance the Promise of a Healthier and Happier Community

March 9, 2026

Ochsner Health’s fifth annual Health and Wellness Family Expo will take place on March 14, 2026, in New Orleans East, offering free health screenings, education, voter registration, workforce recruitment, and fresh food giveaways. In partnership with NORD, The Links, and Healthy Blue, the event promotes healthier lifestyles through family-friendly activities and vital resources, addressing community health needs like access to care and health literacy.

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Ochsner Health Center – Denham Springs temporarily closed

March 9, 2026

There is currently no estimate on how long it will take for the clinic to reopen. Ochsner continues to assess the situation and will update as soon as possible. 

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Ochsner St. Anne named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health

March 6, 2026

Ochsner St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, Louisiana, has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for 2026 by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, marking its consecutive recognition as the only facility in the state to achieve this honor. This accolade highlights the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality care and essential services to Lafourche Parish and surrounding rural communities.

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Ochsner Health wins 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

March 4, 2026

This prestigious award highlights Ochsner’s unwavering dedication to fostering an environment of excellence, both as a workplace and in its delivery of exceptional patient care.

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Ochsner Children's CEO joins Make-A-Wish Board

March 3, 2026

Ochsner Children’s is proud to announce that chief executive officer, Dana Bledsoe, has joined the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana.

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Women's heart screening event hosted by Ochsner Health

Feb. 26, 2026

Ochsner Health will host a women's heart screening event on Saturday, March 7, from 9 - 11 a.m. at Ochsner Health Center – Algiers, 3401 Behrman Place, New Orleans, LA 70114.

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