News Releases

Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital recognized among nation’s top performers for patient satisfaction

Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a 2026 Best Practice Recipient for Patient Satisfaction, placing it among the nation’s top 20 critical access hospitals for excellence in patient experience. The honor, awarded by The Chartis Center for Rural Health and the National Rural Health Association, reflects strong performance across all patient satisfaction measures.

Ochsner Health hospitals earn ‘As’ for patient safety

Several Ochsner Health hospitals across the Gulf South earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization focused on patient safety.

Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital breaks ground on new medical office building to expand care in Kaplan

Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital has broken ground on a new 16,500-square-foot medical office building in Kaplan, Louisiana, set to open in summer 2027 and expand access to high-quality care close to home.

LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health partnership generates $3.7 billion economic impact in Louisiana

LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health announced a $3.7 billion economic impact on Louisiana in fiscal year 2025, with 97% of the benefits concentrated in North Louisiana. Their partnership drives local job creation, healthcare innovation, and medical education, while alumni contributions and infrastructure investments further strengthen the region's economy and healthcare system.

Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein visits Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand in Lafayette on his statewide tour

Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein visited Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand in Lafayette as part of his statewide tour, meeting with healthcare leaders and officials to discuss graduate medical education and expanded services for vulnerable families.

Ochsner welcomes general surgeon Justin Rudd, MD, to its Lake Charles staff

Ochsner promotes healthy eating with discounted Eat Fit choices at its facilities in Acadiana

Ochsner Lafayette General is making healthy eating more accessible by offering discounted Eat Fit menu items at its Acadiana hospitals and clinics. The Eat Fit program will also be available for the first time at Festival International de Louisiane.

Robotic kidney transplant gives brother new life

When Mark faced declining kidney function, his care team at Ochsner Health took a proactive approach. Thanks to a minimally invasive living donor robotic kidney transplant from his sister, Mark quickly returned to his active life.

No-cost sports physicals offered for student athletes

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedics & Sports will offer no‑cost sports physicals for Acadiana middle and high school student athletes on Friday, May 8, 2026. The community event supports safe participation by providing required annual physicals administered by a multidisciplinary team of Ochsner sports medicine professionals.

Ochsner Lafayette General to host annual stroke screening event at no cost to participants

Ochsner Lafayette General is hosting a no-cost stroke screening event on Saturday, May 2, 7:30-11:30 a.m., at their Burdin Riehl location for adults aged 45-85 with risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure or smoking history.