News Releases

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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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 research team reports safe and effective outcomes with emerging combination therapy for liver cancer

March 11, 2026

As an early adopter of combination treatments, the research team was able to provide an early experience regarding the safety and efficacy of combination treatments in advance of clinical trial results. 

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83 doctors-in-training at the UQ-Ochsner MD program receive white coats

Jan. 14, 2026

The University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD) honored its doctors-in-training on Saturday, Jan. 10 at its 16th annual White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage for medical students held to emphasize the importance of compassionate patient care from the start of medical training. 

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Ochsner research leads groundbreaking findings for Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED)

Jan. 9, 2026

Entitled “Real-world data and clinical experience from over 100,000 multi-cancer early detection tests,” the study was recently published in Nature Communications.

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Study finds carotid stenting significantly reduces stroke risk

Dec. 11, 2025

The CREST-2 study included two large trials looking for the best way to prevent strokes in people with severe, but symptom-free, narrowing of their neck arteries, or carotid stenosis.

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UQ-Ochsner MD Program celebrates 2025 culmination

Dec. 2, 2025

With this year’s 87 graduates, the medical program has more than 1,100 alumni.

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2025 Alton Ochsner award for smoking cessation research winners announced

Nov. 26, 2025

The award is given annually by Ochsner to researchers who advance the science of treatment for smoking-related diseases and help further the goal of ending tobacco consumption.

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Study shows Ochsner Digital Medicine improves hypertension control, reduces care gaps

Nov. 17, 2025

Peer-reviewed research shows Ochsner Digital Medicine is a proven solution for health systems, payors and self-funded employers to improve health outcomes and lower the cost of care. 

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St. Charles Parish Hospital celebrates opening of new education center & simulation lab

Aug. 27, 2025

St. Charles Parish Hospital has opened a state-of-the-art Education Center & Simulation Lab to enhance clinical training, emergency preparedness, and workforce development for healthcare professionals and first responders across southeast Louisiana.

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