News Releases

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 Rush Health Integrates Mental Health Services into Primary Care Clinics

March 18, 2026

Ochsner Rush Health has integrated mental health services into its primary care clinics, offering patients comprehensive behavioral health support in the same convenient locations as their primary care providers. This initiative underscores the organization's commitment to whole-person care, making expert mental health treatment more accessible and seamless for patients of all ages.

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Ochsner Health joins Johnson & Johnson, The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club for Men’s Health Event

May 21, 2025

Presented by Ochsner and Johnson & Johnson, along with community partner The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, the Men’s Health Event advances a core mission to improve healthcare access and health outcomes.

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Ochsner St. Mary welcomes Ashley Dufrene, NP, to mental healthcare team

March 17, 2025

Ashley Dufrene, NP, now practices at the hospital’s new outpatient mental health clinic and is accepting new patients.

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