Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Mrs. Gayle Benson Brings Holiday Cheer to Pediatric Patients at Ochsner Hospital for Children
NEW ORLEANS – Tis the season to spread holiday cheer! Ochsner Hospital for Children patients and their families were treated to a fun-filled holiday gathering hosted by Mrs. Gayle Benson on Friday, December 10, 2021.
Joyful laughing rang out and holiday music rang out as pediatric patients and their families gathered at Ochsner’s flagship campus on Jefferson Highway to celebrate the holidays. Attendees were delighted to see Ochsner’s Brent House atrium transformed into a winter wonderland complete with Christmas trees decked out in red and gold, a jumbo green sleigh and artificial snow.
Mrs. Gayle Benson’s special holiday guest Santa added to the festive spirit, visiting with attendees and giving high fives while patients cheerfully unwrapped holiday presents graciously donated by the Winn-Dixie Women’s Development Network – New Orleans. Local grocer Winn-Dixie also hosted a holiday cookie decoration station complete with frosting, colorful sprinkles and an assortment of candies to choose from for toppings. To keep the holiday spirit going strong, each pediatric in-patient received a mini-Christmas tree for their hospital room along with a digital health kit from Tytocare.
The festivities were possible thanks to the generous support of Mrs. Gayle Benson along with sponsors Tytocare, Winn-Dixie, Paper Doll Promotions, Mardi Gras Productions, and Dickie Brennan & Co. Catering. All event attendees were masked and followed COVID-19 safety protocols.
“For many of our pediatric patients, this will be their first time away from home during the holidays. It means the world to the patients, their families and the care team here at Ochsner Hospital for Children for Mrs. Gayle Benson and friends to bring a little holiday magic to these kids,” said Shon Cowan Baker, PhD, Vice President, Philanthropy, Ochsner Health.
With a footprint spanning the state of Louisiana and into Mississippi, Ochsner Hospital for Children has offered exceptional pediatric care for more than 75 years. Ochsner Hospital for Children brings high quality pediatric care close to home, reducing barriers to healthcare – a key component of Ochsner’s 10-year vision to transform Louisiana into a healthier state by 2030. Ochsner Hospital for Children has an established pediatric emergency department in New Orleans, LA and recently opened a pediatric super-clinic at the Ochnser Medical Complex – The Grove in Baton Rouge, LA. A dedicated pediatric clinic in Mandeville, LA is slated to officially open in early 2022.
Ochsner Hospital for Children offers the only pediatric heart and liver transplant program in the state, serving over 76,000 children every year with more than 140 physicians specializing in more than 30 pediatric specialties and sub-specialties. For the fourth consecutive year, Ochsner Hospital for Children has been named among the top 50 children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice. It is the only children’s hospital in Louisiana or Mississippi to receive this prestigious honor.
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About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 900,000 people from across the globe in 2020, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named both the top hospital and the top children’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 32,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.
