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Ochsner opens new urgent care clinic in Denham Springs

The Advocate | Nov 2, 2022

Urgent 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.

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Local experts warn of seasonal depression ahead of holidays

BR Proud | Nov 1, 2022

Ochsner 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.

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Ochsner Health invests in virtual care company aimed at rural residents

Becker's Hospital Review | Oct 31, 2022

New 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.

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NICU babies at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport dress up for Halloween

KSLA | Oct 31, 2022

Babies 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.

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New Ochsner urgent care clinic under construction near LSU campus

Baton Rouge Business Report | Oct 26, 2022

A 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.

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Ochsner Oncologist Wins National Award for Cancer Therapies

Biz New Orleans | Oct 25, 2022

Matrana 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.

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Ochsner to open new Denham Springs urgent care clinic

WAFB | Oct 24, 2022

“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.”

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Delgado to Open New Ochsner Center for Nursing and Allied Health

Biz New Orleans | Oct 21, 2022

The 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.

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4 OCHSNER BR NURSES NOMINATED FOR ANNUAL NIGHTINGALE AWARDS

Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge | Oct 21, 2022

Four 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.

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Loyola launches new nursing simulation lab in partnership with Ochsner

WWL-TV | Oct 19, 2022

Loyola officially opened their $1.9 million nursing simulation lab.

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