Ochsner In the News
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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateProtecting 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON 4WWLNeoTract Designates Dr. Michael Pinsky as UroLift® Center of Excellence
Business Insider | Jul 22, 2019
NeoTract announced that Michael Pinsky, MD, Ochsner Medical Center- North Shore in Slidell, LA, has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Business InsiderOchsner Cardiologist Receives International Impact Award
Biz New Orleans | Jul 18, 2019
Hector O. Ventura, MD, FACC, FACP – has been recognized by the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) with the 2019 Ron Haddock AHA/ASA International Impact Award.
Preparing for TS Barry: D.I.Y. Disaster Supply Kit
KSLA | Jul 12, 2019
Even if Barry moves east of northwest Louisiana, it’s important to have a disaster kit in case your family faces danger.
$3.7M Grant for Alzheimer's Research and Training at LSU, Ochsner
The Advocate | Jul 8, 2019
The grant is going to a partnership among LSU, Ochsner Health System, Chamberlain University College of Nursing and nonprofit Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateOchsner Health System CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
Gonzales Weekly Citizen | Jul 5, 2019
The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Gonzales Weekly CitizenNew Medical Assistant Program to Begin Soon
The Advocate | Jul 5, 2019
The program, expected to include 140 hours of online training, classroom laboratories and 160 clinical externship hours, begins on Aug. 5.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateTransplanting Hope
Viva Nola | Jun 30, 2019
Since its establishment in 1984, this unit has performed more than 7,000 liver, kidney, pancreas, heart and lung transplants, which have saved the lives of children and adults from 37 states and 10 different countries.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Viva NolaThe Urgent Care Industry is Booming in New Orleans and Nationwide. Here’s Why.
NOLA.com | Apr 10, 2019
The industry has grown each year across the U.S. since 2013, a trend that experts attribute to growing demand for health care alternatives to the emergency room.
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