Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Ochsner Health System is beginning to offer a peak behind the curtain of its new three-story medical complex due to open Feb. 1 in the space formerly occupied by the Sears at Clearview Mall. The $110 million facility — Ochsner’s biggest ever investment in new construction — will offer primary and wellness care, labs and testing facilities, outpatient surgery services, a spa and pharmacy and other retail outlets.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansMore people have heart attacks in December and January than at any other time of the year due to excessive alcohol, lack of exercise and food overconsumption – all hallmarks of the holiday season.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON L'ObservateurOchsner Baton Rouge now has a Lifestyle and Wellness Clinic that is your personal health connection for common preventable medical problems. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach, but offers individualized support. From increasing your energy, losing weight, and managing chronic conditions, they can help. Ochsner Lifestyle & Wellness will lead you toward achieving your goals and feeling better every day.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON 225 Baton RougeThe Ochsner Medical Complex-Clearview, located on 13 acres once occupied by a Sears store, opens Feb. 1 and cost more than $110 million to build over the past two years. Ochsner officials said it was the single-largest investment the local health system has made in a new construction project.
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VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NewsweekSt. Bernard Parish Hospital has named Kim Ellender assistant vice president of operations. Ellender’s credentials include more than 20 years of experience in healthcare management across Louisiana and Texas. Since 2018, she has served at SBPH in various leadership roles, including manager of clinic operations, director of clinic operations and recently, director of operations, specialty clinics and hospital surgical services. Under her leadership, SBPH has expanded specialty services and surgical procedures now offered to the community.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansThe 10th annual Moonlight and Miracles Gala, presented by the Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation, took place recently at the Caesars Superdome. Chaired by Gayle Benson, nearly $1.8 million was raised in support of the patients and programs of the Ochsner Cancer Institute.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Nola.comOchsner Baton Rouge announced additions to its medical staff throughout the Baton Rouge area, including in Gonzales.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Weekly CitizenFor Ochsner Health System, this record of poor health and disparities was no longer acceptable. Two years ago, Ochsner announced a 10-year plan to pull Louisiana out of the health outcomes cellar, by working with state officials and community partners—notably Xavier University—on Healthy State, an initiative to improve access to care for the underserved, invest in health outcomes research, and use data to drive improvements. The goal: to move Louisiana into at least 40th place in America’s Health Rankings by 2030.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON AJMCFor years, Ochsner has led two tuition-free summer outreach programs, STEM Pathfinders and the Ochsner STAR (Science, Technology, Academics, Research) Program. In addition, the Ochsner team works year-round with schools and organizations such as Son of a Saint, STEM Nola and LA STEM to develop and introduce science programming through school visits, curriculum development, community events and hands-on opportunities at Ochsner.
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