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‘They should be proud’: Ochsner Health CEO talks challenges of last 72 hours

WDSU | Aug 31, 2021

In addition to moving patients, officials said the day was spent repairing roof and window damage and sorting out power and water issues.

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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport employees donate over 9,600 school supplies

KPVI | Aug 24, 2021

The voluntary school supply drive, organized by Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport employees, provided supplies to Roy’s Kids a local charity that supports families throughout the Shreveport-Bossier community.

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Ochsner doctor heads home to Haiti to help with earthquake recovery efforts

Yahoo News | Aug 23, 2021

Ochsner doctor heads home to Haiti to help with earthquake recovery efforts.

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Ochsner Health System officials say mask-wearing is essential for schoolchildren

Houma Today | Aug 22, 2021

Dr. Robert Hart, chief medical officer at Ochsner Health, said on Thursday in an online video conference with reporters, that children benefit from in-classroom teaching because of social and psychological development but also because their learning is more effective, as seen in recently published LEAP test scores.

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A nurse laments the denial and tragic consequences of people who don't get their shots

The Advocate | Aug 20, 2021

Health care providers are facing so many questions about our response to COVID-19, questioning treatment protocols, our sources of information and the medical advice that we share.

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Ochsner administers over 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine boosters across Louisiana in program's initial days

Houma Today | Aug 20, 2021

Ochsner, Louisiana's largest health system, began scheduling and administering third doses soon after the announcement. On Thursday, Ochsner officials said the health system has administered just over 1,000 third doses and that more than 2,000 appointments are upcoming.

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Ochsner ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots

WBRZ | Aug 18, 2021

COVID-19 booster shots are expected to be rolled out to all by the end of September, but at Ochsner Health Center, officials are already on the move.

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Letters: The humanity shown by a surgeon working in the pandemic trenches

The Advocate | Aug 18, 2021

Before you make a personal decision of what to do about COVID-19, ask yourself.

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Ochsner Health to Enroll Participants in Pfizer Voice Recognition Study

Biz New Orleans | Aug 18, 2021

The study is seeking to enroll healthy adult volunteers ages 18 and above who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine and do not plan to receive one during the six- to eight-week study. The study will enroll up to 6,250 participants from across the United States.

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A vaccine shot gives Saints fans a chance at free tickets

Nola.com | Aug 17, 2021

The New Orleans Saints and Ochsner Health teamed up to offer vaccinations with the incentive that one of those vaccinated could win a raffle for two tickets to a 2021 New Orleans Saints game ahead of next Monday's first preseason home game against the Jaguars.

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