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Ochsner Health welcomes Mary Claire Curet, MD, as first Ochsner Physician Scholar

Aug. 7, 2024

Ochsner Health is excited to announce that Mary Claire Curet, MD, is joining the team at St. Martinville Family Medicine, an Ochsner primary care practice. Dr. Curet, a native of New Iberia, is the first Ochsner Physician Scholar and brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to her community.

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New Ochsner St. Mary urologist accepting new patients

Aug. 6, 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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Bloomberg Philanthropies makes founding gift to Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine

Aug. 6, 2024

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a gift of $5 million in seed funding to support the creation of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).

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Ochsner Health Nurses Named to the “Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana” 2024 List

Aug. 5, 2024

This recognition highlights the contributions and commitment to excellence demonstrated by Ochsner’s nursing staff.

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Ochsner Health selects DeepScribe to bring ambient AI to clinicians

July 30, 2024

The collaboration has seen notable results for patient satisfaction and provider adoption, with DeepScribe AI to be rolled out across the 46-hospital system.

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Ochsner Health Receives 2024 Top Workplaces Industry Award

July 19, 2024

Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry.

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Ochsner Health named among America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek

July 18, 2024

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognize the America’s Greatest Workplaces in the United States by conducting a large-scale employer study based on 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees. Ochsner Health was awarded a five-star rating in the large-size company category.

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Ochsner Medical Center Ranked No. 1 in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report

July 16, 2024

For the 13th consecutive year, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans (OMC), inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank and Ochsner Baptist, has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals, ranking as the Best Hospital in Louisiana and the No. 1 hospital in the New Orleans metro area. Additional Ochsner hospitals and facilities received accolades from U.S. News & World Report, as part of the annual review.

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Ochsner 65 Plus Clinic for West Bank Opens on Barataria Boulevard in Marrero

July 11, 2024

Ochsner 65 Plus is designed exclusively for older patients. It offers personalized healthcare, social support, and wellness resources to care for all aspects of a person's well-being.

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Ochsner LSU Health raises the standard of breast care

July 2, 2024

The Breast Surgery Center opened in a newly renovated space this month, offering treatments for a variety of breast diseases. Additionally, the Department of Radiology at St. Mary Medical Center has recently been designated a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology®

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