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Ochsner LSU Health has expanded its team with the addition of four new physicians, enhancing access to specialized care in the Shreveport-Bossier area. These physicians, who bring expertise in radiology, neonatology, internal medicine, and vascular neurology, will also serve as faculty members at LSU Health Shreveport.
Read MoreThe University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD) honored its doctors-in-training on Saturday, Jan. 10 at its 16th 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.
Read MoreDr. Riddell brings 28 years of experience within the Ochsner group practice to his new position. He began his career with the health system as a family medicine resident in 1997. A Louisiana native, Dr. Riddell has spent decades caring for families across St. Tammany Parish, experience that has given him a clear understanding of the unique needs of the people and communities Ochsner serves.
Read MoreEntitled “Real-world data and clinical experience from over 100,000 multi-cancer early detection tests,” the study was recently published in Nature Communications.
Read MoreFor 2026, Ochsner Eat Fit King Cakes are available for purchase at retailers statewide, online at EatFitKingCake.com, and in select markets in Mississippi and Arkansas. Also back this year are Eat Fit King Cake Cupcakes, delivering all the indulgence of the traditional dessert in a perfectly portioned, bite-sized form.
Read MoreOchsner Connected Health and Crux offer a powerful solution for employers that ensures member outcomes, contains costs, and introduces a transformative approach to providing obesity management benefits for employees.
Read MoreAllegiance Health System (AHS) and its network of hospital facilities are proud to announce that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to enter into an affiliation with Ochsner Health (Ochsner) to enhance patient care coordination and clinical innovation throughout rural Louisiana.
Read MoreOchsner Lafayette General Medical Center has been named one of Forbes Top Hospitals 2026, recognizing its excellence in quality outcomes, patient experience, and value. This honor places OLGMC among 762 high-performing hospitals nationwide, evaluated using 56 performance measures based on validated data. CEO Patrick Gandy credits the hospital's dedicated team for consistently delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to the Acadiana community.
Read MoreThis recognition highlights hospitals that demonstrate strong performance across quality outcomes, patient experience, value and best practices.
Read MoreIn recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), the Ochsner Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program earned accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA), a nationwide organization focused on connecting patients, family members, and healthcare providers to form a community of support and a network of experts with knowledge of CHD.
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