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News Releases

1000th Heart Transplant Completed at Ochsner Health System

September 5, 2019

With the completion of the 1,000th heart transplant, Ochsner joins the ranks of 13 other prestigious health care systems across the United States to have reached this milestone – Cleveland Clinic, Duke University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, to name a few.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Expands Cardiovascular Care

August 28, 2019

The expansion, which also includes extensive renovations to the hospital’s existing cath lab, will enhance OMC - Kenner’s ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

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Daniel Denis, MD Performs Ochsner's First Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with the iFuse Implant System

March 25, 2019

The iFuse procedure is designed to offer a minimally invasive solution for patients who are no longer responding satisfactorily to conservative care and the prospect of a traditional open surgery is not desirable.

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Ochsner Health Named a Walmart Center of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

February 14, 2019

Ochsner is the 12th healthcare organization in the nation and the 1st in Louisiana to be named a Walmart Center of Excellence for joint replacement surgery.

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital Performs New Orleans’ First LINX® Procedure

February 5, 2019

LINX® consists of a small band of magnetized titanium beads wrapped around the LES located at the base of the esophagus. This band helps prevent gastric acids from pushing back up into the esophagus from the stomach, yet also safely allows the LES to open when required to allow for easy swallowing.

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital Opens Primary and Specialty Care Clinics

February 14, 2018

St. Bernard Parish Hospital is pleased to announce the openings of Ochsner Health Center - St. Bernard and Ochsner Specialty Health Center - St. Bernard.

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