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Patients rank Ochsner’s ACO No. 3 in nation for care coordination

Oct. 22, 2025

Ochsner ranked No. 3 out of 476 ACOs nationwide for care coordination, based on patient surveys.

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Ochsner launches Genetic Wellness Assessment to identify cancer risks early

Oct. 20, 2025

The Genetic Wellness Assessment allows individuals to determine whether they may have a higher genetic risk of developing cancer by answering a few simple questions that evaluate individual risk factors. 

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Ochsner Children’s invites community to benefit bike ride and celebration

Oct. 13, 2025

Ochsner Children’s and the McLindon Family Foundation invite community members and local media to attend the ‘These Bikes Change Lives’ Fest. This community celebration will honor the resilience of long-distance cyclists and, most importantly, empower children with special needs through the gift of mobility.

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Ochsner MD Anderson expands fully integrated cancer program partnership to Slidell Memorial Hospital

Oct. 6, 2025

This partnership brings together longstanding commitment to community healthcare, an extensive regional network and world-renowned cancer expertise to provide patients in Slidell and surrounding areas with access to advanced oncology treatments, innovative select clinical trials and the compassionate care that patients of the Slidell Regional Cancer Center know and trust.

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Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus – Bellview welcomes Brandon M. McElroy, MD

Sept. 22, 2025

Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus – Bellview welcomes Brandon M. McElroy, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician.

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Ochsner Health, New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans announce plans for new medical complex

Aug. 20, 2025

In partnership with the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, Ochsner Health is excited to announce plans for Ochsner Medical Complex - Airline, a new destination for comprehensive and expanded healthcare services in Jefferson Parish.

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Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie welcomes Kenneth H. Tomczyk, DO

Aug. 6, 2025

Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie welcomes Kenneth H. Tomczyk, DO, a board-certified physician with 18 years of family medicine experience. Dr. Tomczyk comes to Okatie from Geisinger 65 Forward in Scranton, Pennsylvania. 

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Second Harvest and Ochsner bring fresh, affordable groceries to hospital campuses

July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, July 8, Second Harvest Food Bank and Ochsner Health will officially launch the Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market at Ochsner Medical Center- New Orleans, bringing fresh, affordable groceries directly to patients, healthcare workers, and the surrounding community.

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Ochsner Health partners with Latent Health to accelerate AI-driven medication access

June 16, 2025

Ochsner Health and Latent today announced a new three-year agreement, solidifying their collaboration as design partnerssince November 2023. The health system originally engaged Latent as a design partner to develop clinical AI tools for specialty, infusion, and retail prior authorizations.

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Historic step forward for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital

April 29, 2025

Ochsner Health proudly announces today a pivotal milestone in advancing pediatric healthcare in the Gulf South, breaking ground on The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital. Joined by Mrs. Gayle Benson, Ochsner Health leaders and local and state government officials, this afternoon’s groundbreaking ceremony marks a historic step forward in making this innovative new home for Louisiana’s No. 1 hospital for kids a reality. Adding to the excitement of the day, Ochsner and Mrs. Benson are also excited to unveil a new partnership with Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, aimed at fulfilling the wishes of many children.

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