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This remarkable story highlights a pioneering cardiac procedure performed at Ochsner Children’s that saved the life of a premature twin, showcasing the exceptional expertise and innovation of the medical team.
Read MoreAs April marks National Donate Life Month, the Ochsner Transplant Institute celebrates more than four decades of transforming lives through organ transplantation while showcasing recent innovations that are redefining what's possible in transplant care.
Read MoreSt. Charles Parish Hospital has opened a new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Center in Luling, expanding access to mental health and recovery services for our community. The IOP provides structured treatment, accepts most insurances, and offers transportation within a 30-mile radius.
Read MoreA study published this month in the American Journal of Managed Care explores how integrating behavioral health care into primary care can improve outcomes and be cost-effective for adults with depression, anxiety and chronic pain who are on long-term opioid therapy.
Read MoreThe Iberville Parish Health Fair & Community Celebration connected community members with local providers for health screenings, education and prevention resources.
Read MoreBuilding on the long-standing Eat Fit initiative, the health system is increasing the visibility and availability of Eat Fit menu items while offering qualifying options at up to 50% off standard retail pricing.
Read MoreThe Ochsner Collaboratory establishes the Gulf South’s first statewide platform for non-invasive brain health innovation, combining Cognito’s investigational Spectris technology platform with Ochsner’s expansive clinical network to explore new models for brain health care delivery across both urban and rural communities throughout the region.
Read MoreOchsner Rush Health welcomes Brandi Hansford, MSN, CPNP-PC, to Ochsner Children’s Health Center in Meridian, where she provides expert pediatric care, including wellness exams, sick visits, and chronic condition management. Board-certified in pediatric primary care, Hansford emphasizes preventive health and family-centered care to support children’s long-term wellness.
Read MoreThis marks the fourteenth consecutive year that the UQ-Ochsner MD Program’s match rate has been 90% or above. Overall, more than 66% of the medical school’s graduates matched with their top three choices for residency, with 46% of our medical students placing with their first choice.
Read MoreOchsner St. Martin Hospital has opened Ochsner Health Center – Breaux Bridge, a 6,200-square-foot specialty clinic dedicated to Burton Dupuis, president of Hospital Service District #2. The clinic expands healthcare access in Breaux Bridge and St. Martin Parish, offering orthopedics, general surgery and advanced diagnostic services, with plans for future specialty expansion. This project, supported by Hospital Service District #2 and Ochsner Lafayette General, underscores Ochsner's commitment to providing exceptional, community-focused care.
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