Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
The investment from Nathanson Family Foundation layers in expanded support for CHD patients and their families, further solidifying Ochsner’s reputation as the premier destination for pediatric cardiac care across the Gulf South.
Read MoreLouisiana State University at Eunice and Ochsner Lafayette General announce a contribution of nearly $700,000 towards expansion in LSUE’s Allied Health programs, the two groups unveiled on Wednesday.
Read MoreThis national distinction recognized 16 Ochsner Health facilities for achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
Read MoreScientists are working to try to improve immune checkpoint inhibitors to be more targeted on the tumor with less effects on healthy tissue.
“It is an exciting time for Ochsner Health and our community with the opening of these two new facilities. Each facility helps to ensure a quality care experience for patients, doctors, nurses, trainers, and staff with a new environment encompassing the latest equipment and technology. We look forward to caring for patients in the new facilities for years to come,” said Keith Dacus, chief executive officer, St. Charles Parish Hospital.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health Shreveport joins just three other hospitals in the state to have a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the others are located in the New Orleans area.
Read MoreToday, SafeSource Direct is up and running, improving America’s healthcare supply resiliency. SafeSource Direct has filled 550 new jobs and is increasing staffing in all areas. In total, LED projects the company will create some 2,200 total new direct and indirect jobs within the next two years
Read MoreOchsner Health created a Transitional Care Clinic in October to reduce readmissions and, ultimately, improve the quality of life and survival of these patients. Since then, the clinic has reduced CHF readmission rates by three percent, caring for more than 300 patients post hospital discharge.
Read MoreDr. Freddy Abi-Samra implanted the WiSE CRT System in a patient procedure at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge as part of a clinical study called SOLVE-CRT. It's the latest milestone in Ochsner’s accomplishments with heart surgery.
Read MoreThe 28-month, full-time graduate program, which leads to a master’s degree in health sciences, began in 2020 and is comprised of three semesters of classroom instruction followed by 16 months of clinical training within Ochsner Health.
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