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Ochsner Health Deploys Mobile Urgent Care and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Unit to Areas Hard-Hit by Hurricane Ida
September 23, 2021In partnership with multiple community partners across the New Orleans and Bayou areas, Ochsner is deploying its mobile care unit across the state to deliver COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and urgent care services in locations where community members may also pick up critical items like nonperishable food, water, and other household and cleaning supplies.
Read MoreLouisiana Officials and Healthcare Leaders Join Forces to Build Back Stronger Following Hurricane Ida and COVID-19 Fourth Surge
September 22, 2021Top officials from Ochsner and LCMC Health will join Governor Edwards in Washington D.C. this week to discuss critical recovery needs including funding to rebuild and strengthen the state’s healthcare infrastructure due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic and damage from Hurricane Ida.
Read MoreOchsner Bayou Region Announces Clinic, Pharmacy & Inpatient Hospital Services Re-Opening following Hurricane Ida
September 21, 2021Ochsner Health announces the return of ambulatory and acute care services to Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes through the reopening of health centers/clinics, hospital services and retail pharmacy following Hurricane Ida.
Read MoreOchsner Bayou Region Announces Clinic & Inpatient Hospital Services Re-Opening following Hurricane Ida
September 10, 2021Ochsner Health announces the return of ambulatory and acute care services to Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes through the reopening of health centers/clinics and hospital services following Hurricane Ida.
Read MoreHurricane Ida Information, Sept. 9, 2 p.m.
September 9, 2021We are receiving a high volume of media requests and are working to respond as quickly as possible with accurate, current information. To submit a query, email pr@ochsner.org.
Read MoreOchsner Health Announces Clinic & Urgent Care Re-Openings Following Hurricane Ida
September 2, 2021Ochsner Health announces the reopening of the following health centers, clinics, and urgent care locations following Hurricane Ida.
Read MoreLouisiana's Largest Accountable Care Organization Announces Unprecedented Savings For Medicare Beneficiaries in 2020
August 26, 2021This is OACN’s fourth consecutive year of savings, marking a 163 percent increase in savings since 2017.
Read MoreTexas 4000 College Cyclists Return to Ochsner to Visit Cancer Patients
August 24, 2021While in New Orleans, Texas 4000 riders met with key adult and pediatric oncology physician leaders, gaining insight into the lifechanging work happening every day at the Benson Cancer Center. The riders also celebrated a patient’s milestone moment, lining the hallways with Ochsner staff for a social distanced clap out as Ochsner cancer patient and avid triathlete and cyclist Daniel Allemond was discharged following a successful bone marrow transplant after a six-year battle against leukemia.
Read MoreOchsner Health Recognizes Two Scientists with 36th Annual Alton Ochsner Award Relating Smoking and Disease
August 24, 2021Dr. Shields and Dr. Cummings join the ranks of more than 55 scientists, researchers and industry leaders recognized by Ochsner Health over the last three and a half decades. Bestowed annually, this prestigious honor celebrates individuals who have made major contributions regarding the relationship between smoking and disease along with the development of innovative treatment modalities.
Read MoreOchsner Health Announces Employee Vaccination Mandate to Enhance Patient and Community Safety
August 24, 2021This formal announcement comes as the Gulf South continues to face high COVID-19 positivity rates, hospitalizations and deaths.
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