Ochsner In the News
One-stop pediatric healthcare hub unveiled at Ochsner Baton Rouge: 'Everything a child needs'
The Advocate | Oct 21, 2021
The center will offer services that include general pediatrics, gastroenterology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, urology, cancer care, hepatology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), pulmonology, general surgery, child and adolescent psychiatry, allergy and dermatology.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateOchsner-LSU Health Shreveport to hold recruiting event on Oct. 21
KSLA | Oct 21, 2021
The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Savoie’s Catering, 2441 E. 70th Street. Information will be given about the hospital system’s benefits, career opportunities and team culture, according to a news release.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KSLAPontchartrain Links teams up with Ochsner to provide free screenings for Breast Cancer month
LA Data News | Oct 20, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Saturday, October 16, 2021, the Pontchartrain Chapter of the Links, Incorporated partnered with Ochsner Baptist to host “Links in Pinks.” The event provided free mammogram screenings with same-day results for local women, particularly women 30 years of age with a family history of breast cancer in their mother or sister, or women 40 years of age or older.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON LA Data NewsLocal leaders prepare for possible vaccine rollout for kids age 5 to 11
WWL-TV | Oct 20, 2021
On Wednesday, the White House released guidance saying they hope to have shots given at places like community health centers, health clinics and pharmacies. Eyewitness News spoke with Ochsner leaders who say, for them, it's going to be about what's best for their families.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVMeraux Foundation Donates Over Eight Additional Acres to Hospital District
The St Bernard News | Oct 20, 2021
Representatives signed an agreement today through which the Meraux Foundation is donating an additional 8.9 acres of land to the Hospital Service District of St. Bernard Parish. This is the second swath of land the Meraux Foundation has donated to bring high-quality healthcare to the area, totaling 20.5 acres valued at more than $5 million.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The St Bernard NewsCaregivers are essential to a cancer patient’s care
L'Observateur | Oct 20, 2021
Caregivers play a critical role in a cancer patient’s care. What defines a caregiver is that they are the primary individual responsible for taking care of their loved one who is sick. Spouses, partners, parents, adult children and close friends are often caregivers.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON L'ObservateurFirst came pandemic surge, then Ida. How Ochsner Health responded.
American Medical Association | Oct 12, 2021
Even so, Hurricane Ida threw in a few unexpected curve balls. The pandemic also complicated things, said Thomas, who joined Robert Hart, MD, Ochsner Health’s chief medical officer, in a recent episode of “AMA Moving Medicine.” Through teamwork, resilience and quick problem-solving, the health system was able to safeguard patients and the community.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationOchsner launches new health plan
Becker's Hospital Review | Oct 11, 2021
Ochsner's Medicare Advantage plans feature $0 deductibles and prescription drug, fitness, hearing, vision and dental coverage, according to the release.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewOchsner to host pop-up vaccine clinics throughout October
BR Proud | Oct 7, 2021
Need to get vaccinated? Ochsner Health will be hosting Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics throughout the month of October.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudFour Ochsner locations voted best places to work
KATC | Oct 4, 2021
Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, MTS Physical Therapy, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital and Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics have all been selected by Modern Healthcare as 2021 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
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