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St. Charles Parish Hospital Recognized as a ‘Top General Hospital’ By Leapfrog Group

December 4, 2018

St. Charles Parish Hospital has been recognized as a 2018 ‘Top General Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group. The honor is designated based on data gathered through its annual hospital survey, which compares hospital performance on national patient safety, quality, efficiency and management standards.

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Great Gifts for Cancer Patients

December 3, 2018

What to give a family member or friend with cancer can stump even the most creative gift-giver during the holidays. Karen Wynn, BSN, RN, who manages the chemotherapy infusion center at the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner, offers the following suggestions.

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University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School Honors 2018 Graduates at Culmination Ceremony

November 27, 2018

The 105 graduating students successfully completed medical education through a unique four-year training, academic and clinical experience across two continents.

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Feeling Sleepy This Thanksgiving - Don’t Blame the Turkey!

November 20, 2018

The old myth says that eating too much Thanksgiving turkey will cause us to feel sleepy, but that isn’t the case.

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How to Avoid Common Thanksgiving Injuries

November 19, 2018

The Ochsner Health System Emergency Department shares tips for avoiding the following Thanksgiving injuries - burns, cuts, food poisoning and more.

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New Orleans Ranked Among Top 25 Cities in National Health Index

November 15, 2018

New Orleans has been named among the top 25 cities of one million or more residents that are getting healthcare right in the 2019 National Health Index, a study of cities nationwide. The National Health Index is published by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and Ochsner Health Network Announce Partnership

November 9, 2018

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office (STPSO) and Ochsner Health Network are pleased to announce the launch of the Blue Connect Network for STPSO employees.

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Eleven Ochsner Facilities Receive 'A' Grade for Patient Safety

November 9, 2018

Ten Ochsner Health System facilities, including three partner hospitals, were awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade.

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Great American Smokeout is November 15

November 9, 2018

According to Lindsey White, Director of the Tobacco Cessation Program at Ochsner Health System, quitting is a process, not a one-time event. Ochsner’s partnership with the Smoking Cessation Trust offers free counseling and medications for anyone wanting to take steps toward a healthier, tobacco-free lifestyle.

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Ochsner Medical Center Among Nation’s Top Oncology Programs

November 8, 2018

The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson Highway (OMC - Jefferson Highway) was once again recently named to the 2018 Becker’s Hospital Review “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list. It was the only hospital in Louisiana to be recognized.

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