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Eric’s story is one of resilience, gratitude and renewed hope. As the recipient of one of 10,000 organ transplants performed by the Ochsner Transplant Institute, his journey reflects the life-changing impact of organ donation and the generosity of donors and their families.
Read MoreThe Ochsner Transplant Institute has performed its 10,000th organ transplant, becoming the first and only transplant center in Louisiana to reach this milestone.
Read MoreAri Cohen, MD, director of the Ochsner Transplant Institute, is featured in a recent episode of the BackTable Podcast, a leading platform for discussions in clinical care and innovation.
Read MoreWhen Mark faced declining kidney function, his care team at Ochsner Health took a proactive approach. Thanks to a minimally invasive living donor robotic kidney transplant from his sister, Mark quickly returned to his active life.
Read MoreOchsner Health announced that more than 4,900 patients have registered as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart since the health system added the feature last August.
Read MoreThis Donate Life Month, Ochsner honors Erin D, a remarkable living donor whose generosity has given two people a second chance at life.
Read MoreOn Saturday, March 28, 2026, The Lipsey Family Foundation hosted Fais Do Donate, a community fundraiser for the Ochsner Transplant Institute, at the Live Oak Arabian Arena in Baton Rouge.
Read MoreAs April marks National Donate Life Month, the Ochsner Transplant Institute celebrates more than four decades of transforming lives through organ transplantation while showcasing recent innovations that are redefining what's possible in transplant care.
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Read MoreDoctors, nurses, patients and their families came together to recognize Donate Life Month and National Blue and Green Day on April 11, which celebrates and recognizes the life-saving sacrifice of organ donation.
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