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St. Bernard Parish Hospital has appointed Kim Ellender, a seasoned healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience and a history of driving growth and innovation at Ochsner Health, as its new CEO to lead the hospital into its next phase of excellence in community-focused care.
Read MoreOchsner Children’s and the McLindon Family Foundation invite community members and local media to attend the ‘These Bikes Change Lives’ Fest. This community celebration will honor the resilience of long-distance cyclists and, most importantly, empower children with special needs through the gift of mobility.
Read MoreOchsner Lafayette General proudly welcomes eight new providers specializing in a wide range of fields, including gynecologic oncology, rheumatology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, bariatric surgery, physical medicine, and surgical oncology. These highly trained experts bring advanced skills and compassionate care to the Acadiana region, ensuring patients receive top-tier, personalized treatment.
Read MoreTASGNO and Ochsner Health are joining forces for a World Homeless Day event, providing health screenings at no cost, resources, and support to address homelessness and promote community well-being.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health will host its third annual Wave of Light remembrance event on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This free event, featuring a program at 6 p.m. and a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., offers support and resources to families grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health will host its third annual Wave of Light remembrance event on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This free event, featuring a program at 6 p.m. and a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., offers support and resources to families grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Read MoreThe Genetic Wellness Assessment allows individuals to determine whether they may have a higher genetic risk of developing cancer by answering a few simple questions that evaluate individual risk factors. Those identified as having a high risk, or anyone interested in further evaluation, can schedule an appointment to discuss genetic testing. The results of genetic testing are used by healthcare providers to offer personalized recommendations for cancer screening, prevention and further evaluation for patients and family members.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health is hosting two free lunch-and-learn events in Shreveport during World Menopause Awareness Month to educate women on managing menopause through nutrition, exercise, stress management, and healthy habits. Featuring expert panelists, the sessions aim to provide attendees with valuable resources and insights to navigate menopause with confidence and ease.
Read MoreOchsner Children’s Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for the fifth consecutive year, according to the 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings also placed Ochsner Children’s Hospital among the nation’s Top 50 in two specialties: pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery. This marks nine consecutive years of national recognition, highlighting Ochsner Children’s proven leadership in pediatric healthcare.
Read MoreThis partnership brings together longstanding commitment to community healthcare, an extensive regional network and world-renowned cancer expertise to provide patients in Slidell and surrounding areas with access to advanced oncology treatments, innovative select clinical trials and the compassionate care that patients of the Slidell Regional Cancer Center know and trust.
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