News Releases

Ochsner Health Center – Breaux Bridge opens with dedication to Burton Dupuis

March 20, 2026

Ochsner St. Martin Hospital has opened Ochsner Health Center – Breaux Bridge, a 6,200-square-foot specialty clinic dedicated to Burton Dupuis, president of Hospital Service District #2. The clinic expands healthcare access in Breaux Bridge and St. Martin Parish, offering orthopedics, general surgery and advanced diagnostic services, with plans for future specialty expansion. This project, supported by Hospital Service District #2 and Ochsner Lafayette General, underscores Ochsner's commitment to providing exceptional, community-focused care.

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Ochsner LSU Health raises minimum wage to $15 per hour

March 20, 2026

Ochsner LSU Health has announced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour, effective May 31, 2026, as part of its ongoing commitment to the financial well-being of its workforce. This initiative builds on years of investment in compensation, benefits, and resources, reinforcing the organization's dedication to supporting its team members and delivering exceptional care to North Louisiana communities.

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Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center to host health fair for the Shreveport-Bossier community

March 19, 2026

Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center is hosting a free community health fair on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, offering biometric screenings, lung cancer screenings for eligible individuals, and health education resources. The family-friendly event also features a kids’ zone with STEM activities, emphasizing wellness and community engagement.

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Ochsner Rush Health Integrates Mental Health Services into Primary Care Clinics

March 18, 2026

Ochsner Rush Health has integrated mental health services into its primary care clinics, offering patients comprehensive behavioral health support in the same convenient locations as their primary care providers. This initiative underscores the organization's commitment to whole-person care, making expert mental health treatment more accessible and seamless for patients of all ages.

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Ochsner Health among Newsweek's ‘World’s Greatest’ Hospitals

March 16, 2026

This ranking highlights leading medical facilities around the world, providing readers with trusted, country-specific evaluations to help them find the best care tailored to their needs and location.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge named by Newsweek among ‘World’s Greatest Hospitals’

March 12, 2026

Inclusion on this list underscores a deep, ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and exceptional healthcare delivery, as well as hospital quality metrics and patient experience data.

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Allison McDonald, MSN, WHNP-BC, joins Ochsner Rush OB/GYN

March 12, 2026

Ochsner Rush Health proudly welcomes Allison McDonald, MSN, WHNP-BC, to the Ochsner Rush OBGYN clinic in Meridian, MS. With expertise in women’s health, including gynecologic surgery and hormone replacement therapy, McDonald is now accepting new patients and committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care.

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Ochsner research team reports safe and effective outcomes with emerging combination therapy for liver cancer

March 11, 2026

As an early adopter of combination treatments, the research team was able to provide an early experience regarding the safety and efficacy of combination treatments in advance of clinical trial results. 

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Ochsner MD Anderson to be first in the southern U.S. to offer precision cancer radiation treatment

March 10, 2026

The new treatment uses the unique biology of the cancer itself to guide radiotherapy delivery, even in tumors that are in motion.

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