News Releases

Ochsner LSU Health Monroe purchases property for new cancer center

April 9, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health has finalized the purchase of a building that will become Ochsner LSU Health – Monroe Cancer Center. The goal is to expand oncology services to meet current Northeast Louisiana demand, increase capacity and enhance the patient experience by creating a dedicated clinic space for cancer treatment.

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Ochsner St. Mary welcomes Ashley Dufrene, NP, to mental healthcare team

March 17, 2025

Ashley Dufrene, NP, now practices at the hospital’s new outpatient mental health clinic and is accepting new patients.

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Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus opens second specialized clinic in Pensacola

Feb. 28, 2025

Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus is pleased to announce the opening of a second location in Pensacola. This new location is now open in the Bellview Plaza shopping center - 5998 Mobile Highway.

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Ochsner Health marks 50,000 robot-assisted surgeries

Feb. 27, 2025

50,000 minimally invasive robot-assisted surgeries have been performed across the Ochsner Health system, reflecting Ochsner’s dedication to innovation and providing patients with the most advanced healthcare options.

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A decade of healthcare teamwork: St. Charles Parish Hospital commemorates 10th anniversary of Ochsner Health partnership

Oct. 7, 2024

The partnership, originally established in September 2014, continues to represent a commitment to bringing locally accessible healthcare services to the community.

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Facility expansion makes way for Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

Aug. 29, 2024

Ochsner Lafayette General is investing in a comprehensive upgrade that will add a 17,200-square-foot enhancement to its existing Orthopedic facilities, along with a 14,000-square-foot expansion dedicated to Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine services.

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Ochsner Community Health—Brees Family Center Opens in Gretna

Aug. 8, 2024

With the mission of providing and promoting health equity for all, Ochsner’s community health centers offer accessible and convenient primary care and specialty care services for patients and their families, all in one place.

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Ochsner 65 Plus Clinic for West Bank Opens on Barataria Boulevard in Marrero

July 11, 2024

Ochsner 65 Plus is designed exclusively for older patients. It offers personalized healthcare, social support, and wellness resources to care for all aspects of a person's well-being.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge performs robotic-assisted lung biopsy

July 1, 2024

The Ion robot advancements are critical for treating lung cancer, since early detection is key to achieving the best outcome. Every six weeks of delayed treatment lowers a lung cancer patient’s five-year survival rate by 14%.

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