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News Releases

New Ochsner St. Mary urologist accepting new patients

May 16, 2024

Dr. Michael Saltzman treats patients for a variety of conditions, including kidney stones and infections, vasectomies, bladder control and erectile dysfunction, as well as cancers of the bladder, kidney and prostate.

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Ochsner Health Hospitals Accredited as Surgical Review Corporation Centers of Excellence

Feb. 20, 2024

This accreditation recognizes Ochsner Health’s commitment to a high standard of quality patient care delivery and safety.

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Ochsner MD Anderson first in Louisiana to use CAR T cell therapy to treat cancer in adults

Sept. 12, 2023

A New Orleans patient received CAR T cell therapy in June, with a complete response and no evidence of cancer in late July, putting them in full remission.

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Ochsner Health is the First in Louisiana to Offer Aquablation Therapy

July 19, 2023

Aquablation therapy is performed by the AquaBeam Robotic System, the first FDA-cleared, surgical robot utilizing automated tissue resection for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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Ochsner Health Implants Life-Saving Heart Devices in Pediatric Patient

June 1, 2023

Ochsner Hospital for Children, among the top ranked hospitals in the nation for pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery, recently performed groundbreaking procedures to treat severe heart failure in a child.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge Welcomes New Providers

Jan. 13, 2022

Ochsner Baton Rouge continues to increase the size and scope of its medical staff, welcoming six new providers across various specialties.

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