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Ochsner Provides Tips For Expectant Dads
June 11, 2013NEW ORLEANS – With Father’s Day around the corner, there are many first-time fathers preparing for this life-changing event. Hearing those two words - “We’re pregnant!” –
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting During Hurricane Season
June 4, 2013NEW ORLEANS -- – With hurricane season upon us, pregnant women and families with small children need to take extra precautions to ensure that things go smoothly, whether evacuating o
Read MoreOchsner Baton Rouge Boosts Patient Safety with Expanded Use of Capnography
May 31, 2013BATON ROUGE, LA- Ochsner Medical Center –Baton Rouge recently expanded its use of capnography to monitor patients using pain medication through patient controlled anal
Read MoreOchsner Medical Center Achieves Comprehensive Stroke Center Accreditation By The Joint Commission
May 30, 2013NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Medical Center has been recognized by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA).
Read MoreOchsner Medical Center – Kenner Now Utilizing Optical Biopsy to See Cancer
May 17, 2013NEW ORLEANS -- Physicians at Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner are now using optical biopsy during endoscopies to view internal tissues instantaneously and at the microscopic level. Studies have shown that having this
Read MoreOchsner Medical Center Invites You To Meet The RIO®
May 15, 2013NEW ORLEANS -- New highly-advanced robotic arm technology available for partial knee and total hip replacement.
Read MoreOchsner Neuroscience Institute Achieves Level 4 Epilepsy Center Designation
May 2, 2013NEW ORLEANS – The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) has designated the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute a Level 4 epilepsy cente
Read MoreOchsner Implants First Total Artificial Heart In Father Of Five As Bridge To Heart Transplant
April 24, 2013NEW ORLEANS – Forty-one-year old Baton Rouge native Alfred Williams didn’t think he would get a second chance at life. At death’s door, he underwent a groundbreaking procedure at the John
Read MoreOchsner Medical Center Named One Of “100 Great Hospitals In America”
April 23, 2013NEW ORLEANS – Becker's Hospital Review has recognized Ochsner Medical Center as one of “100 Great Hospitals in America.” Ochsner Medical Cent
Read MoreOchsner Announces Move Of All Women's Services From Jefferson Highway Location To Ochsner Baptist
April 16, 2013NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health System today announced the move of its women’s services departments from the Jefferson Highway location t
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