News Releases

Ochsner American Legion Hospital Breaks Ground on Major Expansion Project

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

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.

Ochsner Community Health—Brees Family Center Opens in Gretna

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.

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

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.

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

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%.

Ochsner Baton Rouge opens new outpatient infusion pharmacy

The pharmacy is designed with patient comfort and accessibility in mind. Each of its six patient rooms offers a spa-like environment, providing patient care in a peaceful, supportive setting that promotes healing.

Ochsner 65 Plus Clinic Opens in Lafreniere area of Jefferson Parish

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.

Ochsner and Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie Now Open

Ochsner and Novant Health leaders will join with Hilton Head Island - Bluffton officials to celebrate the opening of the Ochsner and Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 26, at 50 Terrace Drive in Ridgeland, SC.

Gayle Benson Makes Historic Donation for New Home for Ochsner Children’s Hospital

Ochsner Health announces plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital, made possible through a transformational gift from Mrs. Gayle Benson.

Infirmary Health & OACN announce partnership

Ochsner Health and Infirmary Health announce a landmark partnership with Ochsner Accountable Care Network, a top-performing accountable care organization (ACO) in both clinical performance and healthcare savings for the Medicare population.