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Ochsner Ranked #1 Hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report

July 31, 2019

For the 2019-20 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions.

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Benson Cancer Center Earns National Re-Accreditation with Commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons

July 25, 2019

Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation is only awarded to a facility that exceeds standard requirements at the time of its triennial survey. Benson Cancer Center has been continuously CoC-accredited since 1986.

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Ochsner Cardiologist Receives International Impact Award

July 16, 2019

Awarded annually, this honor recognizes an individual or group of individuals for outstanding contributions which have advanced AHA/ASA international goals. Recipients are recognized as a leader or major contributor in an activity, enterprise or program of the AHA at the international level. Dr. Ventura was recognized with this honor during the annual AHA/ASA awards luncheon this June in Plano, Texas

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$3.73 Million Grant for Alzheimer’s Care Awarded to Group Led by LSU, Ochsner, Chamberlain and Alzheimer’s Services

July 16, 2019

By 2030, older Americans will account for nearly 30 percent of the nation’s populace. In the coming decades, demand is expected to increase exponentially for health care professionals who treat and care for older adults.

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Warner Thomas, President and CEO of Ochsner Health System, named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Gulf Coast Award Winner

June 26, 2019

The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world.

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Ochsner Hospital for Children Named a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ by U.S. News & World Report in Two Specialties

June 18, 2019

Ochsner Hospital for Children was recognized in two specialties, cardiology and heart surgery and gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, in the new 2019-20 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published online today.

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Ochsner Health Facilities Recognized with an 'A' for Patient Safety in Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

May 15, 2019

This designation recognizes efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.

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Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award

May 14, 2019

This distinction recognizes LJCMC as being among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals.

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S&P Global Assigns Ochsner Health an ‘A’ Credit Rating, ‘Very Strong’ Enterprise Profile

May 1, 2019

S&P Global Ratings issued a report on Tuesday, April 30 that reflected confidence in Ochsner’s finances, growth and leadership.

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Two Ochsner Academics Physicians Honored

April 23, 2019

Lydia Bazzano, MD, PhD (internal medicine physician and Chair of the Ochsner Health System Institutional Review Board) and Michael Smith, MD (Medical Director, Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety Center, Ochsner Health System) have been recognized for excellence in their fields.

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