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The medical center was searching for ways to better serve northeast Louisiana communities, and trauma was the first issue that stood out. Incorrectly installed seats put young children at a higher risk for severe injuries or even death if a vehicle is involved in a fatal crash.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KNOEThe Passport2Liberty initiative, of which Ochsner is a founding partner, is led by CGFNS International, which assesses and transfers foreign credentials to the U.S. and has partnered with Ochsner for years. As part of the latest program, Ochsner will offer assistance to the nurses’ families to transition to life in the U.S. They will be based in Louisiana.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Fierce HealthcareOchsner Health is the first hospital system in the nation to participate in this.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVECMO is short for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. An ECMO machine pumps blood outside the body, removes carbon dioxide, adds oxygen and returns it to the body. An ECMO machine takes stress off a patient’s heart and lungs so they can recover.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz MagazineOchsner said it is a founding partner in the CGFNS International "Passport2Liberty" initiative but also the first U.S. health system to commit to it.
As part of the initiative, CGFNS, an immigration neutral nonprofit organization, will help restore credentials for Ukrainian nurses seeking to migrate to the U.S. to escape war, persecution or natural disaster, according to the release.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewOchsner Health Center-Gonzales has welcomed Dr. Clayton F. Runfalo as one of the main primary care physicians at its new location.
Runfalo has practiced family medicine and urgent care in the capital area since 2014, including the past several years in Gonzales.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateTo help address this need, Ochsner LSU Health is hosting babysitting classes for the first time this summer.
The all-day camp allows boys and girls as young as 10-years-old to learn skills like CPP, how to change a diaper, and more. It’s meant to show kids that they can help their communities, and even make some extra money while doing it.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KSLAToday on Louisiana Living, Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Practitioner Melinda Murphy with Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Medical Center joined West Monroe Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell to discuss the role of a midwife. For more information tune into the video posted above.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON MyArkLAMissThis marks the 14th consecutive year the health system has earned the honor, making it the only north shore hospital to have maintained the distinction over that period.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Nola.comFrom “weekend warriors” to student athletes in high school and college and professional athletes, sports medicine specialists see athletes of all experience levels. They also treat active adults of all ages who get injured during activities such as running, biking, working out or playing intramural sports.
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