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Ochsner Health Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2023 by Newsweek

January 23, 2023

Ochsner earned 4.5 of 5 stars on a scored list of 1,000 companies that most respect and value having different kinds of people. The list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 will be published in the Newsweek print issue on January 27.

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70 Doctors-in-Training at The University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School Receive White Coats

January 11, 2023

The University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School held its 13th annual White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage for medical students held to emphasize the importance of compassionate patient care from the start of medical training.

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Ochsner Health Telemedicine Leader Joins National Advisory Group

January 11, 2023

Dr. David Houghton, System Chair for Telemedicine, Chief of Movement and Memory Disorders, and Digital Medicine Medical Director, has been invited to join The American Medical Association’s (AMA) Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group.

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Four Ochsner Hospitals, a Physician Group and Two Partners Receive 2022 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®

January 5, 2023

This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in patient experience.

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Ochsner to Administer Donation to Southern University Nursing Program

January 3, 2023

The $2 million donation from through the Louisiana Department of Health will expand student enrollment, enhance training and laboratory programs, and expand job placement services for students.

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Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Awarded Palliative Care Certification from The Joint Commission

December 21, 2022

Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans (OMC-New Orleans) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Palliative Care Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

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ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Academy and Ochsner Health Host “Donuts with Dad” Event

December 16, 2022

Each year, the school invites fathers, male mentors, volunteers, and community leaders to spend an hour or two with the students. The Ochsner Community Health Brees Family Center provides donuts, hot chocolate, and coffee. But it’s the fathers and male mentors/volunteers who bring the real value.

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Ochsner Medical Center is the Highest Rated Maternity Hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report

December 5, 2022

Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus and Ochsner Baptist*, is the highest-rated maternity hospital in Louisiana, according to Best Hospital for Maternity ratings released today by U.S. News & World Report – the global authority on hospital ratings and consumer advice.

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Louisiana’s Healthy State Announces 38-Member Advisory Board, Medical Director on 2-Year Anniversary

November 30, 2022

Building on the initial Healthy State commitment, despite obstacles of the pandemic, major hurricanes, and workforce challenges, Ochsner is thrilled to celebrate the recent formation of a 38-member Healthy State Advisory Board, representing 35 organizations spanning multiple sectors, businesses, and industries.

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