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Local leaders prepare for possible vaccine rollout for kids age 5 to 11

WWL-TV | Oct 20, 2021

On Wednesday, the White House released guidance saying they hope to have shots given at places like community health centers, health clinics and pharmacies. Eyewitness News spoke with Ochsner leaders who say, for them, it's going to be about what's best for their families.

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Meraux Foundation Donates Over Eight Additional Acres to Hospital District

The St Bernard News | Oct 20, 2021

Representatives signed an agreement today through which the Meraux Foundation is donating an additional 8.9 acres of land to the Hospital Service District of St. Bernard Parish. This is the second swath of land the Meraux Foundation has donated to bring high-quality healthcare to the area, totaling 20.5 acres valued at more than $5 million.

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Caregivers are essential to a cancer patient’s care

L'Observateur | Oct 20, 2021

Caregivers play a critical role in a cancer patient’s care. What defines a caregiver is that they are the primary individual responsible for taking care of their loved one who is sick. Spouses, partners, parents, adult children and close friends are often caregivers.

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First came pandemic surge, then Ida. How Ochsner Health responded.

American Medical Association | Oct 12, 2021

Even so, Hurricane Ida threw in a few unexpected curve balls. The pandemic also complicated things, said Thomas, who joined Robert Hart, MD, Ochsner Health’s chief medical officer, in a recent episode of “AMA Moving Medicine.” Through teamwork, resilience and quick problem-solving, the health system was able to safeguard patients and the community.

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Ochsner launches new health plan

Becker's Hospital Review | Oct 11, 2021

Ochsner's Medicare Advantage plans feature $0 deductibles and prescription drug, fitness, hearing, vision and dental coverage, according to the release.

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Ochsner to host pop-up vaccine clinics throughout October

BR Proud | Oct 7, 2021

Need to get vaccinated? Ochsner Health will be hosting Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics throughout the month of October.

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Four Ochsner locations voted best places to work

KATC | Oct 4, 2021

Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, MTS Physical Therapy, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital and Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics have all been selected by Modern Healthcare as 2021 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.

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Ochsner LSU Health Monroe recognized for improving outcomes for expectant mothers

The News Star | Oct 4, 2021

Ochsner LSU Health's Monroe Medical Center is one of eleven hospitals in the state to be recognized by the state health department and Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative that have achieved new designations for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for women giving birth.

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Ochsner kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness month by painting the parking lot pink

BR Proud | Oct 1, 2021

Ochsner staff painted the lines in the parking lot pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month and even made chalk drawings by staff outside the door for patients to enjoy.

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Ochsner begins offering third dose of COVID-19 vaccine

BR Proud | Sep 27, 2021

Following updated guidance from the CDC and FDA, the Louisiana Department of Health has also approved the Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine for adults at increased risk, so starting today, the Ochsner Health System will begin offering those shots at all of their vaccine sites.

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