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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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Ochsner Lafayette General welcomes two new providers to the region

May 23, 2025

Dr. Arnold sees patients on Mondays at Ochsner Health Center – Broussard at 1122 S. Bernard Road in Broussard, La. Each week on Tuesday through Friday he sees patients at Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at 4212 W. Congress St., Suite 3100 in Lafayette, La. Dr. Farmer is accepting patients at Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center at 4212 W. Congress St., Suite 3100 in Lafayette.

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From life support to full recovery: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center patient’s story highlights power of trauma care

May 21, 2025

This year, on National Trauma Survivors Day, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (OLGMC) is spotlighting one remarkable survivor whose journey embodies courage, faith and the expert trauma care that helped her survive.

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Ochsner Health joins Johnson & Johnson, The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club for Men’s Health Event

May 21, 2025

Presented by Ochsner and Johnson & Johnson, along with community partner The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, the Men’s Health Event advances a core mission to improve healthcare access and health outcomes.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge physician recognized for patient care

May 21, 2025

The United Hero Award honors Stacy Jones-Pedescleaux, MD, for consistently delivering highly rated patient experiences while excelling in access to care, communication, care coordination and overall service. 

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Ochsner Transplant Institute’s kidney program achieves ELITE Status

May 16, 2025

To earn this level of recognition, programs demonstrate superior results and exceptional performance based on a range of validated, risk-adjusted metrics. Programs with this designation achieve an INTERLINK Performance Model score statistically higher than their peers.

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Ochsner Baptist awarded gold seal for perinatal care

May 15, 2025

The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Ochsner Baptist is the only hospital in the New Orleans region to earn this designation.

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

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Ochsner offers sports physicals at no cost for Baton Rouge-area student athletes

May 1, 2025

The event is open to all student athletes in grades 6 through 12, regardless of school affiliation, at no cost.

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