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Ochsner welcomes latest da Vinci robotic surgical system

June 10, 2024

The da Vinci 5’s biggest innovation is enabling the surgeon’s hands to feel the same amount of pressure used by the robotic instruments.

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Ochsner Health hosts BD Medication Management Advisory Board

May 20, 2024

Ochsner Health recently welcomed more than 20 healthcare executives from 10 renowned US health systems at the BD Strategic Medication Management Advisory Board event. Facilitated by BD, the two-day event occurred on April 30 and May 1 at Ochsner facilities in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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New Ochsner St. Mary urologist accepting new patients

May 16, 2024

Dr. Michael Saltzman treats patients for a variety of conditions, including kidney stones and infections, vasectomies, bladder control and erectile dysfunction, as well as cancers of the bladder, kidney and prostate.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge opens new outpatient infusion pharmacy

May 15, 2024

The pharmacy is designed with patient comfort and accessibility in mind. Each of its six patient rooms offers a spa-like environment, providing patient care in a peaceful, supportive setting that promotes healing.

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Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge certified for stroke readiness

May 13, 2024

The designation means OMC-Baton Rouge meets The Joint Commission's designation for readiness to treat patients who experience severe stroke.

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Ochsner Health included amongst Newsweek’s America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2024

May 9, 2024

Health facilities are ranked based on three pillars; a Nationwide online survey taken by healthcare professionals that are knowledgeable about maternity processes, patient experience surveys, and: Hospital Quality Metrics: Indicators relevant to maternity care were considered.

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Ochsner Health designated 'WellSpot' by La. Dept. of Health

May 6, 2024

WellSpot is the first voluntary designation program of its kind in Louisiana, encouraging organizations and individuals to make small, healthy lifestyle changes in spaces where residents spend most of their time.

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Ochsner Health hospitals and partners earn an ‘A’ Spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2024

Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

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Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans achieves Magnet® designation for nursing services for the fifth time

April 30, 2024

Receiving Magnet®️ recognition is a great achievement for OMC-New Orleans, firmly placing the hospital in the top echelon for professional nursing practices. 

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Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Announces Founding Dean and Location in Downtown New Orleans at Benson Tower

April 29, 2024

Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), a leading undergraduate institution in preparing Black students to successfully complete medical school, has announced continued progress with Ochsner Health (Ochsner), the Gulf South’s leading academic medical center in training physicians, to launch their transformational Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).

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