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Dr. Katherine Chang Joins Feist-Weiller as Top ENT Expert

Sept. 15, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health proudly welcomes Dr. Katherine Chang, a fellowship-trained ENT specialist, to Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. With expertise in head and neck oncology and microvascular surgery, Dr. Chang is double board-certified and dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care.

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Ochsner Health named Wilson Disease Association Center of Excellence

Sept. 15, 2025

Ochsner Health has earned the prestigious designation of Center of Excellence from the Wilson Disease Association (WDA).

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Ochsner hospitals honored for commitment to excellent cardiovascular care

Sept. 11, 2025

Fourteen Ochsner Health owned and affiliated hospitals have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

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Ochsner named among Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care

Sept. 11, 2025

Ochsner is included in the large company category and named one of the best companies to work for in the U.S.

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Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand opens to expand access to healthcare in Acadiana

Sept. 10, 2025

Ochsner Lafayette General is proud to announce the opening of Ochsner Health Center – Bertrand, a renovated 100,000-square-foot outpatient facility at 1100 Bertrand Drive in Lafayette.

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Ochsner Health announces president and chief operating officer transition

Sept. 8, 2025

Mike Hulefeld, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Ochsner Health, announced he will step down from his role at the end of 2025. 

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Ochsner Health with Johnson & Johnson and Abundant Life Tabernacle to host Protect the Prostate

Sept. 3, 2025

Ochsner Health, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and Abundant Life Tabernacle, is hosting the "Protect the Prostate" community event on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1701 Franklin Avenue. This free event will provide prostate cancer education, preventative health screenings, expert panel discussions, and engaging activities to promote men’s health and well-being.

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Ochsner Health honored by AMA for Joy in Medicine

Sept. 3, 2025

The Joy in Medicine designation signifies that Ochsner is a leader in the national effort to transform healthcare work systems and address the root causes of burnout among care teams.

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Dr. Saudamini Lele joins Ochsner LSU Health as pediatric ENT

Aug. 27, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health is excited to welcome Dr. Saudamini Lele, a fellowship-trained pediatric ENT specialist, to St. Mary Medical Center in Shreveport, La. With extensive training from top institutions in India and the U.S., including LSU Health Shreveport and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Lele brings exceptional expertise in treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions in children. 

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St. Charles Parish Hospital celebrates opening of new education center & simulation lab

Aug. 27, 2025

St. Charles Parish Hospital has opened a state-of-the-art Education Center & Simulation Lab to enhance clinical training, emergency preparedness, and workforce development for healthcare professionals and first responders across southeast Louisiana.

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