News Releases

Ochsner Health Receives National ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Designation

To earn the designation, hospitals and health systems must prove that they have participated in a statewide or national perinatal quality improvement collaborative program and have implemented evidence-based quality interventions in hospital settings to improve maternal health.

Ochsner, Tulane, RH Impact launch maternal health equity center

Tulane University, Ochsner Health and the community nonprofit RH Impact have been awarded a seven-year, $16.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish a research center of excellence focused on finding solutions to address Louisiana’s disproportionately high maternal mortality rate.

Ochsner in America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek

Three Ochsner Health hospitals have been recognized as part of Newsweek’s list of Best Maternity Hospitals for 2023. Only 384 hospitals nationwide (and only eight in Louisiana) made the magazine’s annual list of Best Maternity Hospitals, which recognizes hospitals that excel in providing high-quality care to mothers and newborns.

Ochsner LSU Health – Monroe Medical Center Receives Redesignation Of The Gift For Exceptional Maternity Services

Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center was redesignated with the Gift by the Louisiana Department of Health. The Gift is an evidence-based program for Louisiana birthing facilities designed to increase breastfeeding rates and hospital success by improving the quality of their maternity services and enhancing patient-centered care.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – St. Mary Medical Center Opens New Women’s Services Floor

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – St. Mary Medical Center recently completed a $7.5 million renovation to open another women’s services floor, which includes 20,000 square feet and nearly doubles the postpartum and perinatal capacity with an additional 25 beds.

Louisiana Women’s Healthcare Joins Ochsner Health to Advance Women’s Health Across the State

Louisiana Women’s Healthcare (LWH) has signed a definitive agreement to become part of Ochsner Health (Ochsner), paving the way for enhanced digital offerings and greater convenience for the 70,000 women LWH cares for each year in the Greater Baton Rouge region.

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Monroe Medical Center Hosts Well-Women’s Walk-In Day

Ochsner Women’s Clinic Opens at New Mid-City Health Center

Ochsner Health System has announced the opening of Ochsner Health Center – Mid-City at Canal with women’s services now available.