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Just in time for the biggest krewes to show their stuff, here’s five safety tips from Ochsner Health System for avoiding some of the most common parade injuries.
Read MoreIt takes up to 14 days after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body. For this reason, getting the shot later can still be beneficial, and vaccination can occur throughout flu season, even into January or later.
Read MoreEvery Wednesday, 15 local farmers and vendors will participate in the Crescent City Farmers Market at Ochsner.
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 200 people end up in the ER with fireworks-related injuries on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Common injuries are burns and nearly half of these incidents involve people's hands and fingers.
Read MoreThe old myth says that eating too much Thanksgiving turkey will cause us to feel sleepy, but that isn’t the case.
Read MoreThe Ochsner Health System Emergency Department shares tips for avoiding the following Thanksgiving injuries - burns, cuts, food poisoning and more.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreTen Ochsner Health System facilities, including three partner hospitals, were awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade.
Read MoreOchsner Health Network (OHN) is pleased to announce the Ochsner Accountable Care Plan (ACP) through OHN, to Walmart and Sam’s Club associates working in select facilities in the New Orleans Metro, North Shore and Baton Rouge areas.
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