News Releases
23 Ochsner Nurses Honored Among Louisiana’s Best
October 17, 2019Ochsner's nursing staff has a history of acknowledgments by the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana Foundation for their commitment to patient care. Approximately 570 Ochsner nurses have been recognized since the program launched more than 30 years ago.
Read MoreOchsner Accountable Care Network Announces More Than $12M in Savings for Medicare Beneficiaries
October 7, 2019The 2018 savings represented an 81% increase in savings per beneficiary and a 12% increase in total savings over 2017, resulting from collaboration and development of programs focused on benefiting patients and improve the overall health of the region.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Celebrates One Year and Groundbreaking for LSUHS Center for Medical Education
October 3, 2019Governor John Bel Edwards joined leaders from Ochsner Health System and LSU to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and its accomplishments, along with a groundbreaking for the Center for Medical Education at LSU Health Shreveport.
Read MoreOchsner Expands Cardiac Care with New Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Lab
October 2, 2019The new cath lab is now ready to serve Ochsner’s smallest and most complex cardiac patients and further enhances Ochsner’s capabilities to provide high quality care for heart patients of all ages.
Read MoreTeche Regional Medical Center Announces New Name and CEO
October 1, 2019The Louisiana Attorney General’s office approved the partnership agreement on September 25 and facility management transferred to Ochsner effective today, October 1. Ochsner and LifePoint Health, the previous operator, have collaborated to ensure a smooth transition over the last several months.
Read MoreThe Ochsner Eat Fit Cookbook Brings Healthy Gourmet Options Straight to Your Kitchen
September 27, 2019Author Molly Kimball, registered dietitian and nutrition journalist, collaborated with award-winning chefs and restaurateurs to create crowd-pleasing, good-for-you recipes you can make at home.
Read MoreLafayette General Health Signs Letter of Intent to Merge with Ochsner Health System
September 25, 2019The merger builds on the clinical affiliation between the two health systems and the combined organization will be the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in the Gulf South to improve access to high quality healthcare across the region.
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Opens Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Location
September 20, 2019Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport announces the opening of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Internal Medicine and Pediatrics on Provenance Boulevard.
Read MoreOchsner St. Anne Hospital Officially a Milk Depot
September 19, 2019Ochsner St. Anne Hospital is proud to announce that it’s the FIRST in the region to open a Milk Depot for the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Louisiana at Ochsner Baptist.
Read MoreRush Health Systems and Ochsner Health System Announce Strategic Partnership
September 17, 2019As part of the agreement, Rush will also gain access to Ochsner’s nationally-recognized billing practices and other support services with the goal of delivering a more seamless experience for patients and providers.
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