Ochsner Cancer Institute Offers Care for Travel-Impacted Patients during COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, several governors in neighboring states have issued public safety executive orders targeting some of the virus’ hot spots, which includes the state of Louisiana.

Let's Take The Self-Quarantine Seriously

While navigating through this unfamiliar territory, Ochsner Health has some tips to help you remain calm while also taking this pandemic seriously.

Next Milestone Reached in Process for Lafayette General Health to Merge with Ochsner Health

The Boards of Trustees of Lafayette General Health (LGH) and Ochsner Health (Ochsner) have approved a Shared Mission Agreement (or definitive agreement) for LGH to merge with Ochsner and will sign the agreement today.

Ochsner Academics Announces Strong Match Day 2020 Results

The Ochsner Department of Graduate Medical Education successfully filled 100% of positions offered to students from across the globe participating in this year’s match.

Ochsner Health Statement RE: COVID-19 Test Sites

Ochsner Health Statement on Confirmed COVID-19 Patients

St. Charles Parish Hospital Names New Chief Executive Officer

During his tenure at St. Charles Parish Hospital, Neal has led significant improvements in quality, experience and safety culture.

Ochsner Neurocritical Care Commemorates 10 Years of Specialized Care

It is the largest and most established critical care unit of its kind in the state, with seven neurointensivists — a highly specialized physician that treats life-threatening diseases of the nervous system and prevents secondary brain injury —14 advanced practice providers and more than 120 nurses all extensively trained in caring for critically ill patients.

Ochsner Announces Appointment of Deborah Grimes as Chief Diversity Officer

In her leadership role, Grimes will support the ongoing development of policies and practices that promote focused attention to diversity and inclusion matters including recruitment, retention, workforce planning and career development.

Ochsner Offers PDA Closure for Babies with Extremely Low Birth Weight

Working closely with neonatologists at Ochsner Baptist – A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center, the pediatric cardiology team at Ochsner Hospital for Children offers a non-invasive alternative to surgery – successfully performing the PDA closure in a catherization lab (cath lab) on babies with extreme low birth weight, as small as 550 grams (below 1.5 pounds).