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 And NRC Louisiana (LA) Partner to Improve Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway offers expert dialysis treatment close to home
Ochsner Kidney Care, a joint venture of Ochsner Health and NRC LA, will open five locations in 2021 to provide comprehensive, coordinated medical care and dialysis services to patients living with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. The first location, Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway, is now open to Ochsner patients at 320 Maine Street in Jefferson. This is the first joint venture of its kind in the region.
“We are excited to work with NRC to open centers dedicated to our patients who need to receive dialysis or other renal care services,” said Ochsner Health Chief Medical Officer Robert Hart, MD. “Patients with kidney disease often receive treatment for other conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease. Offering outpatient renal care services as part of the Ochsner system means patients can expect a more coordinated care experience for all of their health-related needs. It also means a more seamless transition from inpatient to outpatient kidney care.”
Louisiana has the sixth highest prevalence of end stage renal disease in the United States. Recognizing an opportunity to deliver a better experience for patients who must rely on dialysis and other renal care services, Ochsner partnered with NRC to enhance the quality of patient care provided at dialysis centers and across the Ochsner system.
“Our organizations share a commitment to evidence-based renal care and improved health outcomes for people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease,” said Ivo Lukitsch, MD, medical director, Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway. “Together, Ochsner and National Renal Care are taking a personal, individualized approach to raising the quality of care for patients in New Orleans.”
Ochsner and NRC formed Ochsner Kidney Care, which will deliver a holistic approach as part of a new standard of care for people living with kidney disease. The new Ochsner Kidney Care centers, under the direction of the Ochsner Nephrology team, will provide comprehensive kidney care and long-term disease management for improved quality of life. Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway opened its doors to Ochsner patients on Monday, June 7.
“We are thrilled about this new era in our organization,” said Juan Carlos Velez, MD, nephrology chair, Ochsner Health. “Putting patients first has always been our priority. Our new care delivery system will maximize our ability to provide the most optimal and comprehensive care to individuals affected with chronic kidney disease in our region.”
At Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway, patients can expect clinical expertise and compassionate patient care during visits. Available services include:
- In-center hemodialysis
- Home peritoneal dialysis
- Home hemodialysis
- Assessment and coordination for kidney transplantation
- Multidisciplinary team care
- Nutritional counseling
- Social services
- Anemia and bone management
- Patient education
- Traveling guest/visitor services
Four additional locations will open between June and December 2021. In addition to the Jefferson Highway location, Ochsner Kidney Care will open the following locations:
- · Ochsner Kidney Care – Algiers (4001 General De Gaulle Dr., New Orleans)
- · Ochsner Kidney Care – Marrero (1201-1219 Barataria Blvd., Marrero)
- · Ochsner Kidney Care – Metairie (4300 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie)
An Ochsner Kidney Care – Home Dialysis Center will also be built in Kenner later this year. This center will provide services, training and support designed for patients who can receive dialysis treatment at home.
Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway will be open Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. – 6 p.m. To learn more about Ochsner Kidney Care – Jefferson Highway, please visit Ochsner Kidney Care or call 504-273-0810.
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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 the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital 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.
About NRC LA
NRC LA, an affiliate of National Renal Care, LLC (NRC), is a dialysis management company dedicated to stellar patient care and quality outcomes. Currently NRC manages and operates seven dialysis facilities in Southern California, providing both in-center hemodialysis and home therapy services for end-stage renal disease patients. NRC supports its facilities with experienced operational, administrative and financial management and has an unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality care to its patients.
