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Ochsner Baton Rouge physician recognized for patient care

May 21, 2025

The United Hero Award honors Stacy Jones-Pedescleaux, MD, for consistently delivering highly rated patient experiences while excelling in access to care, communication, care coordination and overall service. 

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Ochsner Transplant Institute’s kidney program achieves ELITE Status

May 16, 2025

To earn this level of recognition, programs demonstrate superior results and exceptional performance based on a range of validated, risk-adjusted metrics. Programs with this designation achieve an INTERLINK Performance Model score statistically higher than their peers.

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Ochsner Baptist awarded gold seal for perinatal care

May 15, 2025

The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Ochsner Baptist is the only hospital in the New Orleans region to earn this designation.

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

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Ochsner offers sports physicals at no cost for Baton Rouge-area student athletes

May 1, 2025

The event is open to all student athletes in grades 6 through 12, regardless of school affiliation, at no cost.

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Ochsner LSU Health Monroe receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center has been awarded an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog dedicated to patient safety. This recognition places the medical center among the safest hospitals in the nation, reflecting its commitment to reducing errors, accidents, injuries, and infections while fostering a culture of patient-first care.

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Ochsner St. Mary earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands out as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge earns ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge expands orthopedic medicine team

April 30, 2025

The addition of four advanced practice providers expands the orthopedic medicine team in Baton Rouge and enhances access to expert care.

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Historic step forward for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital

April 29, 2025

Ochsner Health proudly announces today a pivotal milestone in advancing pediatric healthcare in the Gulf South, breaking ground on The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital. Joined by Mrs. Gayle Benson, Ochsner Health leaders and local and state government officials, this afternoon’s groundbreaking ceremony marks a historic step forward in making this innovative new home for Louisiana’s No. 1 hospital for kids a reality. Adding to the excitement of the day, Ochsner and Mrs. Benson are also excited to unveil a new partnership with Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, aimed at fulfilling the wishes of many children.

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