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Read MoreAllegiance Health System (AHS) and its network of hospital facilities are proud to announce that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to enter into an affiliation with Ochsner Health (Ochsner) to enhance patient care coordination and clinical innovation throughout rural Louisiana.
Read MoreOchsner Lafayette General Medical Center has been named one of Forbes Top Hospitals 2026, recognizing its excellence in quality outcomes, patient experience, and value. This honor places OLGMC among 762 high-performing hospitals nationwide, evaluated using 56 performance measures based on validated data. CEO Patrick Gandy credits the hospital's dedicated team for consistently delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to the Acadiana community.
Read MoreThis recognition highlights hospitals that demonstrate strong performance across quality outcomes, patient experience, value and best practices.
Read MoreIn recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), the Ochsner Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program earned accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA), a nationwide organization focused on connecting patients, family members, and healthcare providers to form a community of support and a network of experts with knowledge of CHD.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health has relocated its Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Institute to a newly renovated, state-of-the-art clinic at 9091 Ellerbe Road in Shreveport. The facility offers advanced technology and a wide range of specialized services, enhancing patient access and care in a modern environment.
Read MoreOchsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new orthopedic and sports medicine specialists.
Read MoreThe CREST-2 study included two large trials looking for the best way to prevent strokes in people with severe, but symptom-free, narrowing of their neck arteries, or carotid stenosis.
Read MoreOchsner Lafayette General announces four new providers on its medical staff, expanding services and expertise in orthopedic care, psychiatry, internal medicine and oncology in the Acadiana region. The additions are part of the hospital system’s ongoing efforts to meet growing healthcare demands in the community. Ochsner Lafayette General aims to improve access to specialized medical services for patients in Lafayette and surrounding areas.
Read MoreOchsner Children’s is proud to announce that Terry D. King, MD, a senior pediatric cardiologist, has been named the 2025 Prince Mahidol Award Laureate in the Field of Medicine. This prestigious global honor recognizes Dr. King’s pioneering work in developing minimally invasive cardiac treatments, which has transformed the lives of patients with congenital heart defects worldwide.
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