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Patients across Acadiana have more options for specialized care close to home as Ochsner Lafayette General welcomes six new physicians. The specialists provide a variety of patient care services. These additions help patients access care for a wide range of surgical needs and injuries within the region.
Read MoreSt. Charles Parish Hospital, Ochsner Health, Dow, and St. Charles Parish government are offering no-cost health screenings, flu shots, health education, and a Second Harvest Thanksgiving grocery distribution on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killona Community Center.
Read MoreThese new physicians and advanced practice providers expand Ochsner's access to care for children and adults.
Read MoreOchsner Rush Health has welcomed Tyesha Pringle, NP, to its cardiology team, expanding access to specialized heart and vascular care for adult patients across East Mississippi and West Alabama. Pringle provides compassionate, patient-centered care for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions at Rush Cardiology in Meridian and is committed to helping patients improve their heart health through education, prevention and personalized treatment.
Read MoreOchsner Health is proud to announce its Level 9 achievement in the Acute and Ambulatory categories.
Read MoreOchsner Children’s has been accepted into the Tiny Baby Collaborative, an international research network dedicated to improving outcomes for infants born at or before 23 weeks' gestation and their families.
Read MoreOchsner Health Center – Thibodaux is now open in Lafourche Parish, offering a convenient, all-in-one location for primary and specialized medical care. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of providers across various specialties, the clinic aims to bring accessible, coordinated healthcare directly to local residents.
Read MoreOchsner has remained committed to ensuring Louisiana Medicaid beneficiaries have continued access to their healthcare and services in addition to supporting the health and well-being of communities across the state.
Read MoreOchsner Children’s and the McLindon Family Foundation invite community members and local media to attend the 2026 These Bikes Change Lives Ride and Fest on Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development in New Orleans.
Read MoreThe only HBCU college of medicine in the Gulf South, the College of Medicine brings together two trusted New Orleans institutions: Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health.
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