News Releases

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 Monroe Opens Community Health Center on Louisville Ave

Ochsner LSU Health has opened a new Community Health Center at 1625 Louisville Ave. next to the OIB Plaza.

Applications Open for Ochsner STAR Summer Scholars Program

This year, the competitive Ochsner STAR program will celebrate its 16^th annual summer session for qualifying high school juniors. STAR provides students, particularly those with limited means or access to STEM education, a cost-free opportunity to explore the world of healthcare.

Ochsner Hosts Baton Rouge-Area Blood Drive in February

With blood supplies at critically low levels across the country, drives at several regional locations throughout the month of February will help boost the community’s blood supply.

What’s the Largest Risk Factor for COVID-19 Infection?

Ochsner Health and Pennington Biomedical Research Center analyzed 4,752 records from two large prevalence studies in both cities. The New Orleans data were collected in May 2020, the Baton Rouge data in July 2020.

Ochsner Health Awarded $2.9M to Build Workforce Mental Health and Resiliency

Led by its Office of Professional Well-Being, Ochsner will invest the funds in programs to create an organizational culture that supports the well-being and resilience of the workforce, institutionalize effective practices and boost workforce engagement.

New Health Center Opens to Serve Crowley Community

Ochsner Cardiologist Recognized as “World Expert,” Publishes 1000th Paper

Dr. Lavie recently ranked among the most cited researchers in the world according to the Google Scholar Citations database, is recognized as the top World Expert in Obesity by Expertscape and had his 1000^th paper recorded on PubMed.

Ochsner Baton Rouge Welcomes New Providers

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

96 Doctors-in-Training at The University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School Receive White Coats during a Virtual Ceremony

The University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School held its 12^th annual White Coat Ceremony. The iconic event was celebrated virtually this year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during a surge of cases.