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Ochsner Health designated 'WellSpot' by La. Dept. of Health

May 6, 2024

WellSpot is the first voluntary designation program of its kind in Louisiana, encouraging organizations and individuals to make small, healthy lifestyle changes in spaces where residents spend most of their time.

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Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Announces Founding Dean and Location in Downtown New Orleans at Benson Tower

April 29, 2024

Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier), a leading undergraduate institution in preparing Black students to successfully complete medical school, has announced continued progress with Ochsner Health (Ochsner), the Gulf South’s leading academic medical center in training physicians, to launch their transformational Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).

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Ochsner Health Announces Raffle for a Chance to “Shake It Off” at The Eras Tour with Taylor Swift

March 11, 2024

Each raffle ticket is priced at $100 for the opportunity to have “The Best Day” witnessing the magic of the Eras Tour in person while creating memories that are sure to “Long Live” for a lifetime. In addition to two suite tickets, the grand prize includes an “Enchanted” dinner for two at Miss River located in the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans.

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Ochsner and Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie Now Open

Feb. 20, 2024

Ochsner and Novant Health leaders will join with Hilton Head Island - Bluffton officials to celebrate the opening of the Ochsner and Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 26, at 50 Terrace Drive in Ridgeland, SC.

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Gayle Benson Makes Historic Donation for New Home for Ochsner Children’s Hospital

Dec. 13, 2023

Ochsner Health announces plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital, made possible through a transformational gift from Mrs. Gayle Benson.

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H.E.R. Institute Announces the Opening of NOLA Baby Café at Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner

Nov. 20, 2023

NOLA Baby Café is open every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Creole Room of Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner, located at 200 West Esplanade Ave. This collaboration provides free resources covering perinatal health, breastfeeding, child development and positive parenting practices geared to expecting parents, parents with children, families and caregivers.

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Ochsner Lafayette General, Louisiana State Police offer Sudden Impact Program For Teen Drivers

June 7, 2023

Sudden Impact is a nationally-recognized, award-winning initiative that aims to educate young drivers about the consequences of reckless driving.

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Ochsner Opens Nursing Center at Delgado Community College

April 5, 2023

Together, Delgado and Ochsner will leverage the new nursing and allied health center to meet critical workforce demands, provide more opportunities for local graduates in high-wage careers, and proactively pursue the career development of minority and disadvantaged students.

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Ochsner Lafayette General Sports Medicine Announces Safe Sports School Award Recipients

March 15, 2023

Ochsner Lafayette General Sports Medicine is proud to recognize four Acadiana schools for their achievement as National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School Award recipients.

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Ochsner Eat Fit Challenges Acadiana to Go #AlcoholFreeFor40 and Measure the Benefits

Feb. 15, 2023

Parades, parties and celebratory drinks make Carnival season in Louisiana a magical time of the year, but all of the revelry can take a toll on our personal health.

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