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Ochsner Health among Newsweek's ‘World’s Greatest’ Hospitals

March 16, 2026

This ranking highlights leading medical facilities around the world, providing readers with trusted, country-specific evaluations to help them find the best care tailored to their needs and location.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge named by Newsweek among ‘World’s Greatest Hospitals’

March 12, 2026

Inclusion on this list underscores a deep, ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and exceptional healthcare delivery, as well as hospital quality metrics and patient experience data.

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Ochsner St. Anne named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health

March 6, 2026

Ochsner St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, Louisiana, has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for 2026 by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, marking its consecutive recognition as the only facility in the state to achieve this honor. This accolade highlights the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality care and essential services to Lafourche Parish and surrounding rural communities.

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Ochsner Health wins 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

March 4, 2026

This prestigious award highlights Ochsner’s unwavering dedication to fostering an environment of excellence, both as a workplace and in its delivery of exceptional patient care.

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Ochsner Health hospitals named Best-in-State 2026

Feb. 6, 2026

Five Ochsner Health hospitals have been named among Newsweek’s America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2026, recognizing their clinical excellence, patient experience and innovation. This honor highlights Ochsner’s commitment to top-quality care across Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South.

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Ochsner Children's heart program surgical results among the best in the nation

Jan. 22, 2026

Ochsner Children’s congenital heart program has once again achieved surgical results that rank among the best nationally, according to the most recent data analysis from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge named among Forbes Top Hospitals 2026

Dec. 16, 2025

This recognition highlights hospitals that demonstrate strong performance across quality outcomes, patient experience, value and best practices.  

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Ochsner Health accredited by Adult Congenital Heart Association

Dec. 16, 2025

In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), the Ochsner Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program earned accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA), a nationwide organization focused on connecting patients, family members, and healthcare providers to form a community of support and a network of experts with knowledge of CHD.

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Dr. Terry King wins Prince Mahidol Award for cardiac innovation

Dec. 10, 2025

Ochsner Children’s is proud to announce that Terry D. King, MD, a senior pediatric cardiologist, has been named the 2025 Prince Mahidol Award Laureate in the Field of Medicine. This prestigious global honor recognizes Dr. King’s pioneering work in developing minimally invasive cardiac treatments, which has transformed the lives of patients with congenital heart defects worldwide.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner named a Best Maternity Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

Dec. 9, 2025

Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner has been named a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing excellence in safety, breastfeeding practices, and birthing-friendly care. Ochsner Health is the only Louisiana system with two hospitals receiving this top honor. 

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