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The gift from Ochsner will strengthen the reach of the BRCC Nursing & Allied Health program and support the launch, operation, staffing and sustainability of the mobile unit currently being built and scheduled to launch in spring 2027.
Read MoreAri Cohen, MD, director of the Ochsner Transplant Institute, is featured in a recent episode of the BackTable Podcast, a leading platform for discussions in clinical care and innovation.
Read MoreDr. Khan is accepting new patients. He has been caring for adults and older patients in the Lake Charles area since 2001, helping with a variety of conditions.
Read MoreThree Ochsner Health hospitals have been named to the prestigious America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 list by Newsweek and Statista. Recognized for clinical excellence, positive patient experiences, and innovative maternal care, the honors spotlight Ochsner Medical Center (New Orleans), Ochsner Medical Center (Baton Rouge), and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center as premier destinations for high-quality maternity and newborn care across the Gulf South.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreOchsner Rush Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi, earned an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the first time, placing it among the safest hospitals in the nation and making it the only hospital in east central Mississippi to currently hold the rating. The recognition reflects Ochsner Rush’s strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and reducing preventable harm for the communities it serves.
Read MoreOchsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a 2026 Best Practice Recipient for Patient Satisfaction, placing it among the nation’s top 20 critical access hospitals for excellence in patient experience. The honor, awarded by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Rural Health Association, reflects strong performance across all patient satisfaction measures.
Read MoreSeveral Ochsner Health hospitals across the Gulf South earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization focused on patient safety.
Read MoreOchsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital has broken ground on a new 16,500-square-foot medical office building in Kaplan, Louisiana, set to open in summer 2027 and expand access to high-quality care close to home.
Read MoreLSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health announced a $3.7 billion economic impact on Louisiana in fiscal year 2025, with 97% of the benefits concentrated in North Louisiana. Their partnership drives local job creation, healthcare innovation, and medical education, while alumni contributions and infrastructure investments further strengthen the region's economy and healthcare system.
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