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Baby in NICU sees parents' faces for 1st time thanks to innovative masks

After losing their child, Metairie family hosts event to help others in need

WWL-TV | Nov 23, 2022

At seven months, Everett Mark McGregor passed away. But the McGregors decided to make this Thanksgiving special in WiBo's honor, and in honor of all the children still in need in Ochsner Hospital for Children.

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New kidney is Anthony Marino’s greatest Christmas wish

L'Observateur | Nov 23, 2022

This year, Marino’s greatest Christmas wish is to match with a kidney donor who can help restore his quality of life. He has been listed on the transplant list for approximately 120 days as he continues to undergo dialysis multiple times a week.

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SMH Breaks Ground on Hospital Expansion

Picayune Item | Nov 22, 2022

The hospital broke ground on its Surgical Services and Patient Care Tower, a 3-story building addition, during an afternoon ceremony celebrated by hospital staff, community members and dignitaries. The tower is scheduled to be complete in 2024.

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Ochsner Lafayette General to offer free stroke screenings

KATC | Nov 21, 2022

To give patients a fighting chance against those odds, the stroke program at Ochsner Lafayette General is offering a free stroke screening on Saturday, December 3.

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Ochsner Lafayette General to partner with agency to open behavior health clinic in Acadiana in 2024

The Advocate | Nov 17, 2022

Ochsner will partner with Oceans Healthcare on the project at a site that has not been determined but will operate as Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana and become the largest behavioral health center in the region.

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See inside the new Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center expansion

The Advocate | Nov 16, 2022

The new Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center expansion is nearly complete. Here's a look at the progress.

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Ochsner acquires hospital physician group Impact Network

Baton Rouge Business Report | Nov 15, 2022

The agreement provides additional physician and advanced practice provider support at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge and Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove. The deal, part of Ochsner’s continued expansion in the Capital Region, marks the health system’s second-largest acquisition following its agreement with Louisiana Women’s Healthcare in 2021.

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Ochsner prepares for 2023 Clearview opening with upcoming job fair and final details on Metairie facility

Nola.com | Nov 12, 2022

The facility in the Clearview City Center is being described as a patient-centered healthcare destination with a wide array of medical services, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, OB/GYN care, breast care for women, pain management, outpatient endoscopies and other digestive health treatments, cardiac services, neurology services and more. It will also include a sinus center, vision center, and wellness services, such as a medical spa, acupuncture and other treatments.

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Ochsner Health hospital nears completion of $100M expansion project

Becker's Hospital Review | Nov 10, 2022

The 150,000-square-foot expansion includes a new six-floor patient tower, a parking tower, and a larger mother-baby suite and neonatal intensive care unit. It will also grow the number of patient beds from 436 to 530 with room for 600 beds.

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NextOp, Ochsner Health Aim to Simplify Military Hiring

Biz New Orleans | Nov 10, 2022

NextOp and Ochsner Health have been awarded a $1.1 million grant to help transitioning military and veteran talent in the Mississippi River Delta area. The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor and the Delta Regional Authority will be used to help qualified applicants find careers in the healthcare industry. Over the course of three years, the goal is to hire 300 veterans into clinical and non-clinical careers with Ochsner.

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