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Ochsner Health, Youth Empowerment Project host ‘Back to School Fest’ on July 26

July 21, 2025

“Back to School Fest" is 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26 at the New Orleans East Youth Opportunity Center, 12000 Hayne Blvd. The event includes food and drinks, games, STEM education activities and a backpack giveaway. Vision and hearing screenings will be available for kids, along with blood pressure checks for adults.  

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UQ-Ochsner MD Program Student Receives 2025 Dr. and Mrs. Roy Gregory Scholarship

July 17, 2025

The $3,000 award was established in 2018 to support senior medical students at the Ochsner Clinical School who commit to pursuing careers in family medicine and are dedicated to serving their communities.

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Ochsner LSU Health Welcomes Facial Plastic Surgeon

July 16, 2025

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jason Pou, MD, who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck, is renowned for his natural surgical results and non-surgical solutions to help patients reach their goals. 

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

July 8, 2025

This annual stroke event will be held on the second floor of Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl, 1211 Coolidge St., located across from Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. 

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Second Harvest and Ochsner bring fresh, affordable groceries to hospital campuses

July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, July 8, Second Harvest Food Bank and Ochsner Health will officially launch the Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market at Ochsner Medical Center- New Orleans, bringing fresh, affordable groceries directly to patients, healthcare workers, and the surrounding community.

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The Times-Picayune names Ochsner Health a winner of the Greater New Orleans Top Workplaces 2025 Award

June 26, 2025

Ochsner Health is proud to announce that it has earned the Greater New Orleans Top Workplaces award for the eighth consecutive year. 

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Ochsner Baton Rouge pediatric orthopedic surgeon expands locations and appointments

June 25, 2025

Dr. Farmer sees patients on Mondays and Thursdays at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove at 10310 The Grove Blvd. Baton Rouge, La. On the third Wednesday of each month, he sees patients at Ochsner Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Elite Training Complex – Burbank at 5444 Burbank Dr. in Baton Rouge, La. 

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Ochsner names Quentin Alleva, MD, Baton Rouge regional medical director

June 18, 2025

Dr. Alleva will provide medical staff leadership and support provider engagement and growth — while advancing quality and excellence in patient care across the region.

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Nurse.com awards Ochsner Health Top Workplaces 2025 Award

June 17, 2025

With over 2,000 of Ochsner’s nurses participating in this survey, Ochsner continues to demonstrate its commitment to employee engagement and consistent improvement. 

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Ochsner Health partners with Latent Health to accelerate AI-driven medication access

June 16, 2025

Ochsner Health and Latent today announced a new three-year agreement, solidifying their collaboration as design partnerssince November 2023. The health system originally engaged Latent as a design partner to develop clinical AI tools for specialty, infusion, and retail prior authorizations.

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