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Ochsner Health prioritizes the health of our patients and the well-being and growth of our team members, who are the heart of our organization.
Read MoreOchsner Health has been awarded a Top Workplaces for Nursing 2026 honor by Nurse.com, recognizing its commitment to creating a supportive, empowering environment for nurses. The national honor is based entirely on confidential employee feedback measuring nurse engagement, professional growth and workplace culture. The recognition reflects Ochsner’s continued investment in its nursing workforce and dedication to delivering high-quality care across the communities it serves.
Read MoreThree Ochsner Health hospitals have been named to the prestigious America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 list by Newsweek and Statista. Recognized for clinical excellence, positive patient experiences, and innovative maternal care, the honors spotlight Ochsner Medical Center (New Orleans), Ochsner Medical Center (Baton Rouge), and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center as premier destinations for high-quality maternity and newborn care across the Gulf South.
Read MoreOchsner Rush Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi, earned an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the first time, placing it among the safest hospitals in the nation and making it the only hospital in east central Mississippi to currently hold the rating. The recognition reflects Ochsner Rush’s strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and reducing preventable harm for the communities it serves.
Read MoreSeveral Ochsner Health hospitals across the Gulf South earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization focused on patient safety.
Read MoreLSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health announced a $3.7 billion economic impact on Louisiana in fiscal year 2025, with 97% of the benefits concentrated in North Louisiana. Their partnership drives local job creation, healthcare innovation, and medical education, while alumni contributions and infrastructure investments further strengthen the region's economy and healthcare system.
Read MoreIn addition to being ranked among the Top Workplaces for the sixth consecutive year, Ochsner has been recognized for its outstanding workplace culture, earning a spot on numerous Culture Excellence lists by Top Workplaces in several key areas including being among the best for frontline workers.
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Read MoreInclusion on this list underscores a deep, ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and exceptional healthcare delivery, as well as hospital quality metrics and patient experience data.
Read MoreOchsner St. Anne Hospital in Raceland, Louisiana, has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for 2026 by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, marking its consecutive recognition as the only facility in the state to achieve this honor. This accolade highlights the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality care and essential services to Lafourche Parish and surrounding rural communities.
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