News Releases

Facility expansion makes way for Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

Aug. 29, 2024

Ochsner Lafayette General is investing in a comprehensive upgrade that will add a 17,200-square-foot enhancement to its existing Orthopedic facilities, along with a 14,000-square-foot expansion dedicated to Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine services.

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Ochsner Community Health—Brees Family Center Opens in Gretna

Aug. 8, 2024

With the mission of providing and promoting health equity for all, Ochsner’s community health centers offer accessible and convenient primary care and specialty care services for patients and their families, all in one place.

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Ochsner 65 Plus Clinic for West Bank Opens on Barataria Boulevard in Marrero

July 11, 2024

Ochsner 65 Plus is designed exclusively for older patients. It offers personalized healthcare, social support, and wellness resources to care for all aspects of a person's well-being.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge performs robotic-assisted lung biopsy

July 1, 2024

The Ion robot advancements are critical for treating lung cancer, since early detection is key to achieving the best outcome. Every six weeks of delayed treatment lowers a lung cancer patient’s five-year survival rate by 14%.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge opens new outpatient infusion pharmacy

May 15, 2024

The pharmacy is designed with patient comfort and accessibility in mind. Each of its six patient rooms offers a spa-like environment, providing patient care in a peaceful, supportive setting that promotes healing.

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