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News Releases

Halloween Safety Tips from Ochsner Hospital for Children

October 29, 2019

Ochsner Hospital for Children has compiled safety tips to keep in mind when going about your evening or planning out your "trick or treat" fun.

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Ochsner Health to Pilot Genetic Screening Program in Partnership with Color

October 18, 2019

Developed by Ochsner’s innovation lab, innovationOchsner (iO), the health system’s program will proactively identify patients who are at higher risk for certain hereditary cancers and heart disease with the goal of early detection and prevention of future illness.

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23 Ochsner Nurses Honored Among Louisiana’s Best

October 17, 2019

Ochsner's nursing staff has a history of acknowledgments by the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana Foundation for their commitment to patient care. Approximately 570 Ochsner nurses have been recognized since the program launched more than 30 years ago.

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Ochsner Accountable Care Network Announces More Than $12M in Savings for Medicare Beneficiaries

October 7, 2019

The 2018 savings represented an 81% increase in savings per beneficiary and a 12% increase in total savings over 2017, resulting from collaboration and development of programs focused on benefiting patients and improve the overall health of the region.

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Ochsner LSU Celebrates One Year and Groundbreaking for LSUHS Center for Medical Education

October 3, 2019

Governor John Bel Edwards joined leaders from Ochsner Health System and LSU to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and its accomplishments, along with a groundbreaking for the Center for Medical Education at LSU Health Shreveport.

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Ochsner Expands Cardiac Care with New Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Lab

October 2, 2019

The new cath lab is now ready to serve Ochsner’s smallest and most complex cardiac patients and further enhances Ochsner’s capabilities to provide high quality care for heart patients of all ages.

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Teche Regional Medical Center Announces New Name and CEO

October 1, 2019

The Louisiana Attorney General’s office approved the partnership agreement on September 25 and facility management transferred to Ochsner effective today, October 1. Ochsner and LifePoint Health, the previous operator, have collaborated to ensure a smooth transition over the last several months.

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The Ochsner Eat Fit Cookbook Brings Healthy Gourmet Options Straight to Your Kitchen

September 27, 2019

Author Molly Kimball, registered dietitian and nutrition journalist, collaborated with award-winning chefs and restaurateurs to create crowd-pleasing, good-for-you recipes you can make at home.

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Lafayette General Health Signs Letter of Intent to Merge with Ochsner Health System

September 25, 2019

The merger builds on the clinical affiliation between the two health systems and the combined organization will be the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in the Gulf South to improve access to high quality healthcare across the region.

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