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Ochsner Baton Rouge Offers ‘Flu Shot Fair’ Sept. 24, Oct. 29

September 19, 2022

The Flu Shot Fair includes several Ochsner locations and open to adults and children as young as 6 months old. Flu shots are available regardless of patient status with Ochsner, though online registration requires a free MyOchsner account.

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Ochsner, Elite Training Academy Create New BR Sports Complex

September 14, 2022

Opening in 2023, the $22 million, 65,000-square-foot facility will include a 60-yard indoor field and two full-size outdoor turf sports fields, serving as a hub for athletes of all ages and offering an incredible array of services.

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Ochsner Health and the Urban League of Louisiana Team Up for ‘The Big Health Event’

September 14, 2022

The Big Health Event is the latest strategy being advanced by Ochsner Health, the event’s sponsor, and the Urban League of Louisiana. The goal is to improve health care access, advance health equity and better health outcomes among underserved communities in New Orleans and across Louisiana. The Big Health Event is free and open to the public.

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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Welcomes Internationally Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon James Andrews, MD with Community Forum Event at BHP YMCA

September 14, 2022

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is welcoming Dr. James Andrews, internally renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, on Thursday, October 13 with a community event at the BHP Billiton YMCA located at 3455 Knight Street, Shreveport, La. 71105. The event is open to the public.

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As the 2023 Annual Enrollment Period nears, Ochsner Health Plan encourages Medicare beneficiaries to review coverage and compare benefits.

September 13, 2022

Beginning on Oct. 15, many Louisiana residents enrolled in Medicare will again have the chance to join Medicare Advantage benefit plans offered by OHP -- this time for the 2023 plan year. Premiums and copays will continue to start at $0 and include a wide range of cost-saving features and wellness programs not available with original Medicare, such as prescription drug coverage, fitness, dental, hearing and vision benefits.

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Ochsner Offers Tips for Pain Awareness Month

September 12, 2022

Ochsner physiatrist Dr. Erin Derbigny says the most common cause of muscle pain is tension and stress. Body positioning, body mechanics and repetitive activity can contribute to long-term pain or soreness.

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Ochsner Accountable Care Network Announces Sixth Straight Year of Exceptional Quality Outcomes and Multi-Million-Dollar Healthcare Savings

September 8, 2022

OACN’s 2021 clinical successes, highlighted by a 100% quality score, can be attributed to increasing primary care physician visits, focusing on high-risk patient care coordination and support, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations through ambulatory care coordination, and improving patient satisfaction.

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital Employee Named Nurse of the Year by Ochsner Health

September 6, 2022

For 18 years, Ochsner Health has celebrated its employees, leaders, physicians, and teams for going above and beyond by exhibiting the spirit of leadership through the health system’s mission, vision, and core values.

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Over 200 Ochsner Doctors Recognized in Annual “Best Doctors” List

September 6, 2022

The annual “Top Doctors” honorees are selected by Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers, who review peer-nominations from licensed physicians and follow a rigorous screening process. A total of 528 physicians in 59 specialties were recognized in this year’s list.

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