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Ochsner 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.
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.
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