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Ochsner Children's Hospital has earned recognition on Newsweek's list of America's Best Children's Hospitals 2026.
Read MoreOchsner Children's has launched a Kids' Council, a first-of-its-kind advisory council at Ochsner, made up of pediatric patients ages 5 to 18.
Read MoreA multidisciplinary team at Ochsner Children's Hospital successfully treated a complex brain tumor in a 6-month-old.
Read MoreOchsner Children's has launched its annual Summer Toy Drive, inviting community members and local businesses to donate new toys and play items for children receiving care at Ochsner Children's Hospital.
Read MoreOchsner Children's is expanding its pediatric heart program with new surgeons, cardiologists and critical care physicians — building one of the Gulf South's most comprehensive pediatric heart centers.
Read MoreOchsner Children's Health Center - Meridian now offers families a single, newly renovated destination for both general pediatric care and specialized rehabilitation services, making coordinated healthcare more accessible for the Meridian community. The expanded facility brings together routine pediatric services, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, dyslexia and wheelchair evaluations, and referral access to specialty care — all within a warm, child-friendly environment designed to support every stage of a child's well-being.
Read MoreIn collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s, Dr. Sable and Ochsner helped lead the development of the Strategic Hub for Interventions to Promote Early Detection and Lifelong Protection from Advanced Rheumatic Heart Disease (SHIELD) Center.
Read MoreThis remarkable story highlights a pioneering cardiac procedure performed at Ochsner Children’s that saved the life of a premature twin, showcasing the exceptional expertise and innovation of the medical team.
Read MoreOchsner Rush Health welcomes Brandi Hansford, MSN, CPNP-PC, to Ochsner Children’s Health Center in Meridian, where she provides expert pediatric care, including wellness exams, sick visits, and chronic condition management. Board-certified in pediatric primary care, Hansford emphasizes preventive health and family-centered care to support children’s long-term wellness.
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.
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