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Ochsner Health selected as a site for global Parkinson's Disease study researching the Black and African American Population

Nov. 21, 2024

Ochsner Health, a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, has been selected by the Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (GP2) as one of six new study sites for the Black and African American Connections to Parkinson’s Disease study.

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Joy and Boysie Bollinger donate $2 million to Ochsner Health in recognition of neurosurgeon, Dr. James Kalyvas

Sept. 30, 2024

This donation will play a significant role in advancing the work of the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute and will have a lasting impact for patients across our region. The Complex Spine Center will be named by Joy and Boysie Bollinger in tribute to Dr. Kalyvas in the new Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Center.  A portion of the donation will also establish the Dr. James Kalyvas Fund for Complex Spine Innovation. This fund will fuel groundbreaking research, propel innovative treatments, and foster advancements in spine care.

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Ochsner Medical Center Ranked No. 1 in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report

July 16, 2024

For the 13th consecutive year, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans (OMC), inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank and Ochsner Baptist, has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals, ranking as the Best Hospital in Louisiana and the No. 1 hospital in the New Orleans metro area. Additional Ochsner hospitals and facilities received accolades from U.S. News & World Report, as part of the annual review.

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Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge certified for stroke readiness

May 13, 2024

The designation means OMC-Baton Rouge meets The Joint Commission's designation for readiness to treat patients who experience severe stroke.

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Ochsner Health Announces Raffle for a Chance to “Shake It Off” at The Eras Tour with Taylor Swift

March 11, 2024

Each raffle ticket is priced at $100 for the opportunity to have “The Best Day” witnessing the magic of the Eras Tour in person while creating memories that are sure to “Long Live” for a lifetime. In addition to two suite tickets, the grand prize includes an “Enchanted” dinner for two at Miss River located in the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans.

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Ochsner Neurologist Named to National Board

May 4, 2023

The American Academy of Neurology represents over 40,000 members and is the largest professional association of neurologists and neuroscientists in the world.

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Ochsner Neuroscience Institute Named a Comprehensive Care Center by The Parkinson’s Foundation

Aug. 12, 2022

Ochsner is the first and only health system in Louisiana to hold this newly established distinction. This expansion of the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Global Network aims to increase access to high-quality care in markets across the U.S.

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Ochsner Health Named a Center of Excellence by The Huntington’s Disease Society of America for the Sixth Consecutive Year

March 7, 2022

Ochsner Health is the first and only health system in Louisiana to hold this distinction since its first award in 2016.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge Welcomes New Providers

Jan. 13, 2022

Ochsner Baton Rouge continues to increase the size and scope of its medical staff, welcoming six new providers across various specialties.

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