Latest Update on COVID-19: Testing, Travel and Return to Work/School

| Sep 23, 2020

We’ve made some recent updates to our FAQs specific to testing, travel and returning to work/school.

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Returning to Sports After COVID-19: Impacts on the Heart

Many schools are back in session, and sports have begun to resume. Many parents wonder if and when it’s safe for their children to pick up sports after having a COVID-19 infection.

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Mental Health Resources

Ochsner Health is here to provide helpful resources to support your mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with our teams, we’ll be sharing a variety of items with you to support and balance your mental, emotional and physical health while staying at home.

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Here's How Masks Work: Watch This Latest Germ Experiment

Have you wondered just how face masks work to help stop the spread of COVID-19? This video shows how easily germs can spread when someone is not wearing a mask, compared with someone who is wearing a mask.

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Dr Joseph Biggio Discusses Ochsner Health's Connected MOM Program, COVID-19 Pregnancy Challenges

AJMC | Sep 15, 2020

At Ochsner Health, providers are leveraging the system’s Connected Maternity Online Monitoring (MOM) digital medicine program to minimize expectant mothers’ risks of contracting COVID-19.

New chief diversity officer enhances inclusion work at Ochsner Health

Nola.com | Sep 15, 2020

In March, Deborah Grimes took over as the health system’s first ever chief diversity officer.

Rajan A.G. Patel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

Business Insider | Sep 14, 2020

Rajan A.G. Patel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Interventional Cardiologist in the field of Medicine with Ochsner Medical Center.

Baby in NICU sees parents' faces for 1st time thanks to innovative masks

Good Morning America | Sep 9, 2020

With the challenges of COVID-19, Amara had never seen her parents' faces entirely. Infection risks meant "strict scrubbing precautions" and face masks during visits. Only one parent could stop by at a time. Mom and Dad became concerned covering up would hinder their child's development of social cues and non-verbal communication skills. A speech therapist mentioned she might have a solution.

Born With 1 Hand, She's an Inspiration in Virus Fight

US News & World Report | Sep 9, 2020

Two years out of medical school, respiratory therapist Savannah Stuard is on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in New Orleans, operating ventilator equipment or manually pumping air into patients’ lungs.It's challenging work under any circumstances, involving 12-hour shifts, head-to-toe protective equipment and constant vigilance to avoid catching or spreading the disease. It's even more complicated for Stuard, who was born without a left forearm.

Stagnation or Risk: CEO Warner Thomas on the Shape of Things to Come

The Art of Change | Sep 9, 2020

Taking on risk today is the only way to make it tomorrow. That’s the underlying message from Warner Thomas when giving his perspective on the long-term outlook for the healthcare industry.

Albany Resident First to Benefit From FDA-Approved Treatment

The Advocate | Dec 11, 2019

To meet the growing demand from patients across the country, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner opened a new, dedicated infusion space to administer peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, which was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors.

Ochsner Opens State-Of-The-Art Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Hospital

Fox 8 | Sep 18, 2019

A new state-of-the-art facility designed for orthopedic and sports medicine surgery opens Tuesday (Sept. 24) in Harahan.

Protecting your Teen Athletes in the Summers' Heat

4WWL | Jul 23, 2019

Football practice is starting, kids are outside and there is a danger many people probably never think about.