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Ochsner Health Raises Flag and Releases Butterflies for Donate Life Month

April 14, 2025

Doctors, nurses, patients and their families came together to recognize Donate Life Month and National Blue and Green Day on April 11, which celebrates and recognizes the life-saving sacrifice of organ donation.

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Ochsner LSU Health Monroe purchases property for new cancer center

April 9, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health has finalized the purchase of a building that will become Ochsner LSU Health – Monroe Cancer Center. The goal is to expand oncology services to meet current Northeast Louisiana demand, increase capacity and enhance the patient experience by creating a dedicated clinic space for cancer treatment.

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Julie G. Broussard, MD, FASA, RPh, Named Vice President of Medical Affairs at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

April 8, 2025

The vice president of medical affairs works closely with the hospital’s executive team and clinical staff to lead strategic initiatives that improve care quality and patient experience. Serving as a critical liaison between the medical staff, hospital administration and the broader healthcare system, the vice president of medical affairs promotes the use of clinical data to improve outcomes, advances clinical standardization, and fosters an environment of professionalism and innovation.

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Ochsner LSU Health PICU receives Beacon Award from AACN

April 8, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center is proud to announce its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This recognition places the PICU in a select group of hospital units across the nation delivering top-tier critical care.

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Ochsner Health Earns Prestigious 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Award

April 4, 2025

The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement.

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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center first in the region to offer new procedure providing better detection and treatment for lung cancer

March 27, 2025

As the first hospital in the area to offer this minimally invasive solution, Ochsner Lafayette General is leading the way in improving lung cancer diagnosis and patient care.

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Ochsner Health celebrates team members recognized as Louisiana State Nurses Association 40 Under 40 honorees

March 26, 2025

The LSNA 40 Under 40 list honors 40 future leaders of nursing in Louisiana who are 40 years of age and under, exemplify dedication to the nursing profession, and demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.

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Ochsner Children’s and ISMP launch pharmacy fellowship

March 25, 2025

Ochsner Children’s and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), a respected leader in medication error prevention, are announcing a shared fellowship focused on medication safety.

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Ochsner Health names new Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus

March 25, 2025

Ochsner Health is pleased to announce that Kelly Haynie, DHA, MPA, FACHE, has been named chief executive officer of Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus effective June 1.

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The UQ-Ochsner MD Program celebrates a high match rate

March 24, 2025

This year, the UQ-Ochsner MD Program received a 97% match rate through the National Residency Match Program – exceeding the average national match rate of 93.5% for U.S. medical schools. The Ochsner Department of Graduate Medical Education also filled 100% of its 93 positions in the Core Residency Match.

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