News Releases

Ochsner Health named 2026 Digital Health Most Wired

Oct. 21, 2026

Ochsner Health is proud to announce its Level 9 achievement in the Acute and Ambulatory categories.

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Ochsner Children’s NICU accepted into Tiny Baby Collaborative

Oct. 21, 2026

Ochsner Children’s has been accepted into the Tiny Baby Collaborative, an international research network dedicated to improving outcomes for infants born at or before 23 weeks' gestation and their families.

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Ochsner opens new health center in Thibodaux

Oct. 15, 2026

Ochsner Health Center – Thibodaux is now open in Lafourche Parish, offering a convenient, all-in-one location for primary and specialized medical care. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of providers across various specialties, the clinic aims to bring accessible, coordinated healthcare directly to local residents.

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Ochsner Health reaches agreement with LHCC to allow continued in-network coverage

Oct. 15, 2026

Ochsner has remained committed to ensuring Louisiana Medicaid beneficiaries have continued access to their healthcare and services in addition to supporting the health and well-being of communities across the state. 

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Ochsner Children’s hosts These Bikes Change Lives Ride

Oct. 15, 2026

Ochsner Children’s and the McLindon Family Foundation invite community members and local media to attend the 2026 These Bikes Change Lives Ride and Fest on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development in New Orleans.

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Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine earns preliminary accreditation

Oct. 14, 2026

The only HBCU college of medicine in the Gulf South, the College of Medicine brings together two trusted New Orleans institutions: Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health. 

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Fortune names Ochsner Health in Best Workplaces in Health Care

Oct. 13, 2026

Ochsner is a Great Place To Work-certified employer, which is the first milestone to be considered for the highly competitive Fortune’s Best Workplaces list. 

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Ochsner Baton Rouge invites expecting families to O Baby, A Maternity Experience

Oct. 7, 2026

There is no cost to attend the event on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge on O'Neal Lane.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge expands breast cancer screening hours throughout October

Oct. 7, 2026

Ochsner will host its sixth annual Massages & Mammos event from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove, 10210 The Grove Blvd., near the Mall of Louisiana.

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Ochsner Rush Health welcomes Abby Novak, FNP-C, to the gastroenterology team

Oct. 7, 2026

Ochsner Rush Health has welcomed Abby Novak, FNP-C, to its gastroenterology team in Meridian, where she provides specialized care for a wide range of digestive health conditions. Novak is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while helping patients achieve better digestive health through personalized treatment plans.

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