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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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Ochsner LSU Health Monroe receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center has been awarded an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog dedicated to patient safety. This recognition places the medical center among the safest hospitals in the nation, reflecting its commitment to reducing errors, accidents, injuries, and infections while fostering a culture of patient-first care.

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Ochsner St. Mary earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands out as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge earns ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025

April 23, 2025

This annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., spotlighting institutions that excel in providing exceptional care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

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Ochsner Health on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025

April 23, 2025

This annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., spotlighting institutions that excel in care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

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Ochsner LSU Health PICU receives Beacon Award from AACN

April 8, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center is proud to announce its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This recognition places the PICU in a select group of hospital units across the nation delivering top-tier critical care.

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Ochsner Health Earns Prestigious 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Award

April 4, 2025

The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement.

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