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Ochsner Children’s Health Center - Meridian expands pediatric services in newly renovated location

May 28, 2026

Ochsner Children's Health Center - Meridian now offers families a single, newly renovated destination for both general pediatric care and specialized rehabilitation services, making coordinated healthcare more accessible for the Meridian community. The expanded facility brings together routine pediatric services, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, dyslexia and wheelchair evaluations, and referral access to specialty care — all within a warm, child-friendly environment designed to support every stage of a child's well-being.

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Ochsner Children’s cardiologist named one of several principal investigators in $15 million initiative to treat heart valve disease

May 14, 2026

In collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s, Dr. Sable and Ochsner helped lead the development of the Strategic Hub for Interventions to Promote Early Detection and Lifelong Protection from Advanced Rheumatic Heart Disease (SHIELD) Center. 

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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 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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Progressive Pediatrics Joins Ochsner LSU Health System to Expand Pediatric Care in North Louisiana

Feb. 17, 2026

Ochsner LSU Health has officially welcomed Progressive Children’s Clinic into its network, rebranding it as Ochsner LSU Health – Progressive Pediatrics. This partnership enhances access to pediatric specialties and advanced resources for families across North Louisiana while maintaining the same trusted providers and convenient location in Shreveport.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge expands medical staff at OMC-The Grove, adding specialty expertise and patient access

Jan. 28, 2026

Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new physicians and advanced practice providers to Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove.

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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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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 LSU Health welcomes multiple specialists, continues growing number of physicians

Nov. 14, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health has welcomed four new specialists, further expanding access to care in the Shreveport-Bossier area and surrounding communities. These physicians, representing a variety of specialties, will also contribute to medical education as part of the LSU Health Shreveport faculty.

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Dr. Anene returns to Ochsner LSU Health, bringing compassionate pediatric care to Provenance neighborhood

Nov. 11, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health is delighted to welcome back Dr. Shaheena Anene, a board-certified pediatrician, to its Internal Medicine and Pediatrics clinic in the Provenance neighborhood. With a passion for supporting families and caring for children with special needs, Dr. Anene is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the Shreveport community.

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