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Ochsner Health Hosts Flu Shot Fairs in the Greater New Orleans Region on Saturday, October 21

October 5, 2023

On Saturday, October 21, Ochsner Health is offering convenient options to get a flu shot in the Greater New Orleans region with annual drive-thru and walk-up flu fairs for patients ages six months and older. Appointments are preferred. Patients should visit Ochsner.org/flu for more information and call 1-866-OCHSNER or visit MyOchsner.org to book appointments for the whole family.

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Ochsner Health honored by AMA for promoting well-being of healthcare workers

October 3, 2023

Ochsner Health has earned Gold recognition level from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization.

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Ochsner Facilities Awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Accreditation from The Joint Commission

October 2, 2023

Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine was previously awarded this two-year recognition in 2021 and are two of only three hospitals in Louisiana with this prestigious accreditation.

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital Receives Three National Awards for Patient Care and Experience

September 29, 2023

St. Bernard Parish Hospital (SBPH) recently received recognition highlighting patient care and experience, including a “High Performing” in Procedure and Condition Award from U.S. News & World Report and inclusion to the 2023 edition of the “Great Community Hospitals” and “Top Hospitals for Patient Experience” lists by Becker's Hospital Review, a leading healthcare publication.

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Ochsner Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023

September 27, 2023

A large-scale employer study based on over 224,000 company reviews aided in selecting 800 companies and organizations nationwide for the inaugural list.

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STHS, Ochsner Health Announce New Family Medicine Residency Program

September 25, 2023

The St. Tammany Health System/Ochsner Family Medicine Residency Program will fulfill the growing demand for physicians and establish a healthcare workforce pipeline by training a diverse cohort of excellent, well-rounded physicians.

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Ochsner Health Hosts Flu Shot Fairs in Greater New Orleans Region on Saturday, September 23

September 18, 2023

Ochsner Health is offering convenient options to get a flu shot in the Greater New Orleans region with annual drive-thru and walk-up flu fairs for patients ages six months and older. Appointments are preferred. Patients should visit Ochsner.org/flu for more information and call 1-866-OCHSNER or visit MyOchsner.org to book appointments for the whole family.

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Ochsner Health to integrate generative AI into patient messaging

September 18, 2023

A small group of Ochsner clinicians will participate in testing a new Epic feature that drafts responses to routine patient requests, which will then be reviewed and edited by the clinicians. The feature is meant to speed up app response time to patients and allows doctors to spend more time with patients.

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Ochsner Extends Partnership with The University of Queensland for Doctor of Medicine Program

September 13, 2023

The UQ-Ochsner MD program welcomed its first class in 2009 and continues to educate medical students across two continents. Students spend their first two years at UQ’s Brisbane, Australia campus, consistently ranked among the top 50 global universities by U.S. News and World Report, before completing two years of clinical immersion in Ochsner’s facilities.

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital Honored Regionally with LAMMICO's 8th Annual Patient Safety Award and Grant

September 13, 2023

By demonstrating the most effective methods employed to prevent CLABSIs after completing LAMMICO's risk management and patient safety education, St. Bernard Parish Hospital was awarded LAMMICO's Patient Safety Award and grant.

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