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Ochsner Health honored by AMA for Joy in Medicine

Sept. 3, 2025

The Joy in Medicine designation signifies that Ochsner is a leader in the national effort to transform healthcare work systems and address the root causes of burnout among care teams.

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Newsweek names Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital is among Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025.

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Ochsner announces Dr. Nneka Ifejika as Ferber Endowed Chair

Aug. 13, 2025

The endowment will support Dr. Ifejika’s research and work advancing novel approaches in stroke recovery, as well as her mentorship of faculty and residents. She will help advance research at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans by focusing on recruitment and career development of physicians committed to funded research.

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Ochsner Health hospitals named Louisiana's best

July 29, 2025

Obstetrics and Gynecology rank nationally at No.13 in the United States -- an achievement led by the teams at Ochsner Baptist and Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank.

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The Times-Picayune names Ochsner Health a winner of the Greater New Orleans Top Workplaces 2025 Award

June 26, 2025

Ochsner Health is proud to announce that it has earned the Greater New Orleans Top Workplaces award for the eighth consecutive year. 

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Ochsner names Quentin Alleva, MD, Baton Rouge regional medical director

June 18, 2025

Dr. Alleva will provide medical staff leadership and support provider engagement and growth — while advancing quality and excellence in patient care across the region.

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Nurse.com awards Ochsner Health Top Workplaces 2025 Award

June 17, 2025

With over 2,000 of Ochsner’s nurses participating in this survey, Ochsner continues to demonstrate its commitment to employee engagement and consistent improvement. 

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Ochsner Children’s named to Newsweek's list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025

June 5, 2025

Ochsner Children’s has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025. This prestigious honor is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on May 28, 2025, and can be viewed on the Newsweek website.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge physician recognized for patient care

May 21, 2025

The United Hero Award honors Stacy Jones-Pedescleaux, MD, for consistently delivering highly rated patient experiences while excelling in access to care, communication, care coordination and overall service. 

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

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