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“We are honored to again receive Hospital of the Year,” said Chuck Daigle, chief executive officer, Ochsner Baton Rouge. “Winning in 2020 and again in 2022 really speaks to the care, compassion, quality and safety of our entire hospital team. These have been the most challenging years of our lives, and to be recognized as the best hospital in the state twice over a three-year period is a testament to the great group here at Ochsner Baton Rouge.”
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Gonzales Weekly CitizenUrgent care offers a variety of walk-in services for adult and pediatric patients at least 6 months old. The Denham Springs clinic is equipped to treat many common ailments.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateOchsner Physicist Dr. Courtney Gunn says a difference between major depression and seasonal is that you experience sadness during a season for two consecutive years. Gunn says daylight saving time plays a major role in your mood.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudNew Orleans-based Ochsner Health has invested in a seed funding round for Hippo Technologies, a virtual care company focused on increasing access to specialty care in rural areas.
Hippo offers voice-activated, video-enabled headsets that allow first responders, rural healthcare workers and in-home caregivers to livestream their activities to specialists back at the hospital. The collaboration will first focus on neurology patients.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewBabies in the NICU got to dress up for the holiday. And of course, their costumes feature all the delicious treats of the holiday. NICU nurses go the extra mile during the holidays to make sure families have a chance to celebrate together.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KSLAA new Ochsner urgent care clinic is under construction at the intersection of Lee and Burbank drives, near the LSU campus, according to permits filed with the Baton Rouge Permits & Inspections Division.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Baton Rouge Business ReportMatrana was one of only three finalists in the United States for this award, which is part of the Cancer Community Awards (or C2 Awards) given in five categories that “celebrate the unsung heroes of cancer care who have dedicated their lives to bringing new hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.” The award was created through a partnership with AstraZeneca and Scientific American Custom Media. Nominees were asked to share stories of how their work is positively impacting cancer care.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New Orleans“Urgent care is a critical resource for after-hours healthcare concerns that need attention but are not necessarily life-threatening emergencies. It puts Ochsner’s expertise even closer to home,” said Chuck Daigle, CEO of Ochsner Baton Rouge. “This clinic is especially important to Denham Springs, which is still experiencing growth.”
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WAFBThe partnership between Ochsner Health and Delgado is key to the collaborative Healthy State by 2030 initiative, an ambitious, ten-year plan to lift Louisiana off the bottom of national health rankings. Delgado meets critical workforce demands while providing opportunities for locals to thrive in high-wage careers.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansFour nurses with Ochsner Baton Rouge have been nominated for the Louisiana Nurses Foundation’s annual Nightingale Awards, which honor nurses for their leadership, outstanding work, and commitment to the nursing practice.
In addition, Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge is nominated for Hospital of the Year in the 61-160 beds category for the Louisiana State Nurses Association Hall of Fame award.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge