News Releases

Ochsner MyChart now includes organ donor registration

April 15, 2026

Ochsner Health announced that more than 4,900 patients have registered as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart since the health system added the feature last August.

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Ochsner Health Center – Denham Springs reopened

April 14, 2026

The building was temporarily closed in March for repairs.

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Ochsner Health earns USA TODAY Top Workplaces award

April 9, 2026

In addition to being ranked among the Top Workplaces for the sixth consecutive year, Ochsner has been recognized for its outstanding workplace culture, earning a spot on numerous Culture Excellence lists by Top Workplaces in several key areas including being among the best for frontline workers.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge adds new specialty physicians and advanced practice providers

April 7, 2026

Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new physicians and advanced practice providers who are now accepting new patients.  

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The gift of life: A living liver donation story

April 7, 2026

This Donate Life Month, Ochsner honors Erin D, a remarkable living donor whose generosity has given two people a second chance at life.

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Ochsner LSU Health partners with Southern University Shreveport to launch monthly mobile dental clinics

April 6, 2026

Ochsner LSU Health and Southern University Shreveport have partnered to launch a monthly mobile dental clinic, providing free dental services to the community on the first Thursday of every month. The clinic offers cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and consultations to individuals of all ages, aiming to enhance access to essential dental care in Shreveport.

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Fais Do Donate raises funds for transplant care

April 6, 2026

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, The Lipsey Family Foundation hosted Fais Do Donate, a community fundraiser for the Ochsner Transplant Institute, at the Live Oak Arabian Arena in Baton Rouge.

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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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