News Releases
White Coat Ceremony Celebrates 113 Doctors-in-Training at University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School
January 24, 2019The White Coat Ceremony for the Ochsner Clinical School students signifies the official recognition of the students entering phase II of the Medical Degree program which is focused on clinical experiences.
Read MoreSt. Tammany Parish Hospital and Ochsner Expert Neurosurgeons Introduce Robotic Microscope and Turn Inoperable into Operable
January 24, 2019The neurosurgeon uses BrightMatter™ to map the best possible approach to the tumor, attempting to avoid damaging structures responsible for critical functions such as speech, movement, vision and memory.
Read MoreKing Cake Festival Announces Entertainment and Raffle
January 22, 2019Twenty-six bakeries, great music, the new raffle and more make the family-friendly festival bigger than ever in 2019. Entrance to the Festival is free and open to the public, with sales from food and beverage tickets, raffle tickets and merchandise benefiting Ochsner Hospital for Children.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health Shreveport reports key improvements
January 21, 2019In the first 100 days of the new partnership, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is adding new equipment and upgrading facilities at both its Shreveport and Monroe campuses. Key leadership positions have been added and process improvements have been implemented with a focus on improving our communities’ access to care and enhancing patient safety and quality.
Read MoreOchsner & Lambeth House Launch Pilot Program for Memory Care
January 15, 2019This partnership between a continuous care retirement community and regional healthcare leader is the first of its kind in Louisiana to infuse interactive technology into its care plan for residents.
Read MoreOMC-Hancock to Host Flu Shot Event Monday
January 9, 2019It 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 MoreOchsner Health System Becomes Founding Member of National Coalition to Reduce Chronic Drug Shortage
January 7, 2019Ochsner Health System has teamed up with 11 health systems as founding members of Civica Rx, a new not-for-profit generic drug company.
Read MoreBlue Cross Honors Ochsner Health Network Primary Care Doctors as Top Performers in Quality Blue Program
January 4, 2019The doctors earned Top Performer awards for treating patients who have the chronic conditions targeted in Quality Blue – diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), vascular disease and chronic kidney disease.
Read MoreOchsner Partners with Market Umbrella to Bring Crescent City Farmers Market to Jefferson
January 4, 2019Every Wednesday, 15 local farmers and vendors will participate in the Crescent City Farmers Market at Ochsner.
Read MoreOchsner Offers New Orleans Area Schools Innovative Smart Technology to Help Stop the Spread of Illness in Classrooms
January 2, 2019Kinsa Smart Thermometers partnered with Ochsner Health System to sponsor the FLUency Program, a community health initiative that invites families and staff at select schools to receive free Kinsa Smart Thermometers as a way to prevent illness and promote a healthier school year.
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