News Releases

Dr. Anene returns to Ochsner LSU Health, bringing compassionate pediatric care to Provenance neighborhood

Nov. 11, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health is delighted to welcome back Dr. Shaheena Anene, a board-certified pediatrician, to its Internal Medicine and Pediatrics clinic in the Provenance neighborhood. With a passion for supporting families and caring for children with special needs, Dr. Anene is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the Shreveport community.

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Welcome Dr. Daniel Sutton: Expert orthopedic surgeon joins Ochsner Rush Health

Nov. 10, 2025

Ochsner Rush Health proudly welcomes Dr. Daniel Sutton, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder, and knee surgeries, to their Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinic in Meridian, Miss. With extensive experience and a commitment to compassionate care, Dr. Sutton joins a team dedicated to providing cutting-edge injury prevention and treatment, supported by the expertise of the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute.

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Ochsner LSU Health announces Dr. Dani Zoorob as Chief Medical Information Officer

Oct. 30, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health has appointed Dr. Dani Zoorob as its new Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), where he will lead the integration of clinical informatics and data-driven strategies to enhance patient care and health system operations across North Louisiana. A seasoned leader and academic, Dr. Zoorob brings extensive expertise in healthcare innovation, education, and technology, positioning Ochsner LSU Health at the forefront of medical advancements and patient-centered care.

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Seven Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations re-certified for delivering high-quality cancer care

Oct. 29, 2025

The QOPI® Certification Program builds on ASCO’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, providing a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for quality cancer care.  

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Meet Dr. Kevin Purcell: Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon now at Ochsner LSU Health

Oct. 29, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health welcomes Dr. Kevin Purcell, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and orthopedic trauma, to its Viking Drive and Ambulatory Care Center locations. With extensive training and experience, including two fellowships and roles in education, Dr. Purcell is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for complex fractures, arthritis, and joint reconstruction.

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Ochsner LSU Health Joins American Heart Association’s Groundbreaking Initiative to Revolutionize Heart Failure Care

Oct. 23, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health – Academic Medical Center has been selected as the only hospital in Louisiana to join the American Heart Association’s IMPLEMENT-EF initiative, a groundbreaking program aimed at improving care for heart failure patients. Partnering with 39 top hospitals nationwide, the initiative focuses on closing care gaps, enhancing treatment models, and advancing outcomes for patients with heart failure.

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Patients rank Ochsner’s ACO No. 3 in nation for care coordination

Oct. 22, 2025

Ochsner ranked No. 3 out of 476 ACOs nationwide for care coordination, based on patient surveys.

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Meet Ochsner LSU Health’s New OB-GYNs: Expanding Women’s Care in the Region

Oct. 21, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health has expanded its women’s care team in Shreveport-Bossier with the addition of two new OB-GYNs, Dr. Kristina Gambino Annaloro and Dr. Andrea Colom-Diaz. Both physicians will provide compassionate, high-quality care at the Women’s Health Center on the St. Mary Medical Center campus and serve as assistant professors at LSU Health Shreveport.

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Ochsner launches Genetic Wellness Assessment to identify cancer risks early

Oct. 20, 2025

The Genetic Wellness Assessment allows individuals to determine whether they may have a higher genetic risk of developing cancer by answering a few simple questions that evaluate individual risk factors. 

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