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John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute Performs Double LVAD Surgery

Ochsner – Clearview ‘super clinic’ plans February opening

New Orleans City Business | Dec 5, 2022

Located next to Target, which is nearing completion of a major renovation announced earlier this year, Ochsner Medical Complex – Clearview will be the health system’s largest facility in the Metairie area. At 185,000 square feet, it has primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient surgery, physical therapy, pain management center, a drive-thru pharmacy, endoscopy suites, a Medi-Spa, behavioral health services and a cardiology and cath lab. There is a 10-bed micro-hospital to accommodate overnight stays, and the medical center is equipped with technology for telemedicine. The facility has a wayfinding system to help patients navigate it, as well as express check-in and valet parking.

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Ochsner strengthens Baton Rouge cancer services with upgraded facilities and new physicians

The Advocate | Dec 4, 2022

A $10 million expansion to Ochsner Cancer Center – Baton Rouge will be complete in 2023. This will allow Ochsner to treat more patients across more cancer specialties and continue to grow its already robust clinical cancer research program. Through its Precision Cancer Therapies Program, Ochsner offers patients access to early-phase clinical trials with its cutting-edge treatments and therapies.

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Hoag, Ochsner, Northwell among digital marketing winners at eHealthcare Leadership Awards

Becker's Hospital Review | Nov 29, 2022

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag and New Orleans-based Ochsner Health were among the big winners in the digital marketing category at the eHealthcare Leadership Awards.

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Florida woman and New Orleans 1-year-old connect after liver transplant

WDSU | Nov 29, 2022

Malayah Crews, a one-year-old, was in desperate need of a liver. She was diagnosed with biliary atresia at birth. It is a blockage in tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder.

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Livingston Parish resident reunites with Ochsner medical team that saved her life

The Advocate | Nov 29, 2022

Ochsner Baton Rouge held a Heart Recovery Reunion on Nov. 17 to honor Tasha Hayes, a local survivor of heart failure. The event took place at Ochsner Medical Center–Baton Rouge, where Hayes was treated this summer with Impella, the world’s smallest heart pump.

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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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