News Releases

The gift of life: A living liver donation story

April 7, 2026

This Donate Life Month, Ochsner honors Erin D, a remarkable living donor whose generosity has given two people a second chance at life.

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Ochsner LSU Health partners with Southern University Shreveport to launch monthly mobile dental clinics

April 6, 2026

Ochsner LSU Health and Southern University Shreveport have partnered to launch a monthly mobile dental clinic, providing free dental services to the community on the first Thursday of every month. The clinic offers cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and consultations to individuals of all ages, aiming to enhance access to essential dental care in Shreveport.

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Fais Do Donate raises funds for transplant care

April 6, 2026

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, The Lipsey Family Foundation hosted Fais Do Donate, a community fundraiser for the Ochsner Transplant Institute, at the Live Oak Arabian Arena in Baton Rouge.

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Innovative cardiac surgery at Ochsner Children’s saves premature twin

April 2, 2026

This remarkable story highlights a pioneering cardiac procedure performed at Ochsner Children’s that saved the life of a premature twin, showcasing the exceptional expertise and innovation of the medical team.

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Ochsner observes National Donate Life Month with bold innovations

April 1, 2026

As April marks National Donate Life Month, the Ochsner Transplant Institute celebrates more than four decades of transforming lives through organ transplantation while showcasing recent innovations that are redefining what's possible in transplant care.

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St. Charles Parish Hospital celebrates opening of new Intensive Outpatient Program Center

March 31, 2026

St. Charles Parish Hospital has opened a new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Center in Luling, expanding access to mental health and recovery services for our community. The IOP provides structured treatment, accepts most insurances, and offers transportation within a 30-mile radius.

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Research by Ochsner experts explores making behavioral health care more accessible

March 31, 2026

A study published this month in the American Journal of Managed Care explores how integrating behavioral health care into primary care can improve outcomes and be cost-effective for adults with depression, anxiety and chronic pain who are on long-term opioid therapy.

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Ochsner hosts no-cost Iberville Parish health fair to promote cancer awareness and prevention

March 30, 2026

The Iberville Parish Health Fair & Community Celebration connected community members with local providers for health screenings, education and prevention resources.

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Ochsner Health expands Eat Fit program systemwide

March 30, 2026

Building on the long-standing Eat Fit initiative, the health system is increasing the visibility and availability of Eat Fit menu items while offering qualifying options at up to 50% off standard retail pricing.

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Cognito Therapeutics and Ochsner Health launch Brain Health Collaboratory to advance new care models for Alzheimer’s disease

March 25, 2026

The Ochsner Collaboratory establishes the Gulf South’s first statewide platform for non-invasive brain health innovation, combining Cognito’s investigational Spectris technology platform with Ochsner’s expansive clinical network to explore new models for brain health care delivery across both urban and rural communities throughout the region.

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