News Releases

Innovative cardiac surgery at Ochsner Children’s saves premature twin

April 2, 2026

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.

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Ochsner observes National Donate Life Month with bold innovations

April 1, 2026

As 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.

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St. Charles Parish Hospital celebrates opening of new Intensive Outpatient Program Center

March 31, 2026

St. 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.

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Research by Ochsner experts explores making behavioral health care more accessible

March 31, 2026

A 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.

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Ochsner hosts no-cost Iberville Parish health fair to promote cancer awareness and prevention

March 30, 2026

The Iberville Parish Health Fair & Community Celebration connected community members with local providers for health screenings, education and prevention resources.

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Ochsner Health expands Eat Fit program systemwide

March 30, 2026

Building 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.

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Cognito Therapeutics and Ochsner Health launch Brain Health Collaboratory to advance new care models for Alzheimer’s disease

March 25, 2026

The 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.

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Ochsner Rush Health welcomes pediatric nurse practitioner Brandi Hansford

March 24, 2026

Ochsner 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.

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The University of Queensland Medical School-Ochsner Health and Ochsner Graduate Medical Education celebrate high Match Day rates

March 20, 2026

This 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.

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Ochsner Health Center – Breaux Bridge opens with dedication to Burton Dupuis

March 20, 2026

Ochsner 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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