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Ochsner Children’s is proud to announce that chief executive officer, Dana Bledsoe, has joined the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health has officially welcomed Progressive Children’s Clinic into its network, rebranding it as Ochsner LSU Health – Progressive Pediatrics. This partnership enhances access to pediatric specialties and advanced resources for families across North Louisiana while maintaining the same trusted providers and convenient location in Shreveport.
Read MoreOchsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new physicians and advanced practice providers to Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove.
Read MoreOchsner Children’s congenital heart program has once again achieved surgical results that rank among the best nationally, according to the most recent data analysis from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
Read MoreOchsner Children’s is proud to announce that Terry D. King, MD, a senior pediatric cardiologist, has been named the 2025 Prince Mahidol Award Laureate in the Field of Medicine. This prestigious global honor recognizes Dr. King’s pioneering work in developing minimally invasive cardiac treatments, which has transformed the lives of patients with congenital heart defects worldwide.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health has welcomed four new specialists, further expanding access to care in the Shreveport-Bossier area and surrounding communities. These physicians, representing a variety of specialties, will also contribute to medical education as part of the LSU Health Shreveport faculty.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health is delighted to welcome back Dr. Shaheena Anene, a board-certified pediatrician, to its Internal Medicine and Pediatrics clinic in the Provenance neighborhood. With a passion for supporting families and caring for children with special needs, Dr. Anene is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the Shreveport community.
Read MoreOchsner 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.
Read MoreOchsner Children’s Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for the fifth consecutive year, according to the 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings also placed Ochsner Children’s Hospital among the nation’s Top 50 in two specialties: pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery. This marks nine consecutive years of national recognition, highlighting Ochsner Children’s proven leadership in pediatric healthcare.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health is partnering with Progressive Children’s Clinic, which will join the health system as Ochsner LSU Health – Progressive Pediatrics. This strategic partnership reinforces a shared commitment to delivering high-quality pediatric care and expanding access to specialized services for children in the community.
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