Ochsner’s aggressive business model shaking up Baton Rouge market

Baton Rouge Business Report | Aug 4, 2021

The Ochsner Health System’s recent acquisitions in the Baton Rouge market, including Louisiana Women’s Healthcare, Associates in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine and the employment of popular pediatrician Dr. Shelley Martin, sent shock waves through the local health care community.

Ochsner LSU Health first in Louisiana to implant pipeline shield

Biz Mag | Aug 3, 2021

For patients that receive treatment with this technology, more than 90% of the aneurysm will disappear within six months after treatment.

Free backpacks, school supplies being given away by Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

KSLA | Aug 2, 2021

The giveaway will be held Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at CE Byrd High School in the parking lot at the corner of Kings Highway and Line Avenue. Backpacks and school supplies will be given for free to school age children while supplies last. At least one child must be present to get supplies.

Ochsner Docs Cite Data, Experience to Bust Vaccine 'Myths'

US News & World Report | Jul 30, 2021

Three doctors from the largest health care system in Louisiana, including a pregnancy care physician who gave birth to a healthy baby after being vaccinated late in her pregnancy, cited medical data and personal experience Friday as they sought to persuade more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Louisiana Hospitals See More Unvaccinated Pregnant Women on Ventilators Amid Delta Surge

Newsweek | Jul 30, 2021

"We're seeing a lot more pregnant women who don't have other medical problems, which is in stark contrast to the first few surges of COVID," Dr. Jane Martin, a maternal fetal medicine fellow at the Ochsner Baptist hospital in New Orleans, said during a Friday media briefing.

LHSAA & Ochsner Health announce new partnership

WGNO | Jul 28, 2021

According to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, “Ochsner will be the title sponsor for all 21 of LHSAA’s annual championship events, provide healthcare training and education for LHSAA member programs, and develop curriculum support for student athletes interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and sports medicine.”

Ochsner Ranked #1 Hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for the 10th Consecutive Year

Yahoo Finance | Jul 27, 2021

Ochsner Medical Center (OMC), inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus and Ochsner Baptist*, has been ranked the #1 hospital in Louisiana for the 10th consecutive year and recognized as a Best Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority on hospital rankings and consumer advice.

This is also the 10th consecutive year that OMC has been nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals in America in Neurology and Neurosurgery and is the only nationally ranked hospital in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Ochsner Health Announces Nursing Scholarships for All Schools

Biz New Orleans | Jul 27, 2021

The program will provide 200 scholarships to students across the state. Dedicated to growing the pipeline of nursing and allied health professionals in Louisiana, this scholarship program is a key component of Ochsner’s 10-year vision to transform Louisiana into a healthier state by 2030.

Son follows in father’s footsteps

St. Charles Herald Guide | Jul 26, 2021

Glen worked as a med tech for 42 years, with 15 of those years being with Ochsner. Glen and Michael worked alongside each other at St. Charles Parish Hospital for four years.

One Year As Ochsner Health Employees

St. Mary Now | Jul 23, 2021

Monday marked one year since Ochsner St. Mary staff members became employees of Ochsner Health. Since then, the hospital said in a press release, Ochsner has been working hard to improve the quality of life for Ochsner St. Mary employees and the patients they serve.