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Ochsner named among Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care

Sept. 11, 2025

Ochsner is included in the large company category and named one of the best companies to work for in the U.S.

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Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand opens to expand access to healthcare in Acadiana

Sept. 10, 2025

Ochsner Lafayette General is proud to announce the opening of Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand, a renovated 100,000-square-foot outpatient facility at 1100 Bertrand Drive in Lafayette.

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Ochsner Health announces president and chief operating officer transition

Sept. 8, 2025

Mike Hulefeld, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Ochsner Health, announced he will step down from his role at the end of 2025. 

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Ochsner Health with Johnson & Johnson and Abundant Life Tabernacle to host Protect the Prostate

Sept. 3, 2025

Ochsner Health, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and Abundant Life Tabernacle, is hosting the "Protect the Prostate" community event on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1701 Franklin Avenue. This free event will provide prostate cancer education, preventative health screenings, expert panel discussions, and engaging activities to promote men’s health and well-being.

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Ochsner Health honored by AMA for Joy in Medicine

Sept. 3, 2025

The Joy in Medicine designation signifies that Ochsner is a leader in the national effort to transform healthcare work systems and address the root causes of burnout among care teams.

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Dr. Saudamini Lele joins Ochsner LSU Health as pediatric ENT

Aug. 27, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health is excited to welcome Dr. Saudamini Lele, a fellowship-trained pediatric ENT specialist, to St. Mary Medical Center in Shreveport, La. With extensive training from top institutions in India and the U.S., including LSU Health Shreveport and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Lele brings exceptional expertise in treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions in children. 

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St. Charles Parish Hospital celebrates opening of new education center & simulation lab

Aug. 27, 2025

St. Charles Parish Hospital has opened a state-of-the-art Education Center & Simulation Lab to enhance clinical training, emergency preparedness, and workforce development for healthcare professionals and first responders across southeast Louisiana.

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Dr. Abdulrahman Hesham joins Ochsner LSU Health

Aug. 26, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health proudly welcomes Dr. Abdulrahman Hesham, DDS, MS, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in advanced surgeries of the mouth, face, and jaw. Renowned for his expertise in treating head and neck cancers, Dr. Hesham utilizes cutting-edge techniques like microvascular free flaps and virtual surgical planning to optimize cancer treatment outcomes and functionality.

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Newsweek names Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital is among Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025.

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Ochsner Health, New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans announce plans for new medical complex

Aug. 20, 2025

In partnership with the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, Ochsner Health is excited to announce plans for Ochsner Medical Complex - Airline, a new destination for comprehensive and expanded healthcare services in Jefferson Parish.

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