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John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute Performs Double LVAD Surgery

Ochsner Hospital for Children ranks first in Louisiana in 2021’s U.S. News & World Report

BR Proud | Jun 18, 2021

According to the U.S. News & World Report, Ochsner Hospital for Children is currently number one in Louisiana in the new Best Children’s Hospitals for 2021. A total of 22 rankings were published in the report.

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Rush Health Systems to merge with Ochsner Health

Meridian Star | Jun 17, 2021

“This move allows us to expand our access to high-quality health care in the communities we serve for generations to come,” said Larkin Kennedy, CEO of Rush Health Systems, at a press conference.

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Ochsner, MSY team up to vaccinate travelers at airport

WDSU | Jun 17, 2021

Starting Thursday, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered to all eligible individuals at the airport on the first floor baggage claim level between doors 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

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Ochsner providing COVID-19 vaccinations and free skin cancer screenings in the Baton Rouge area

BR Proud | Jun 15, 2021

Health officials from Ochsner say the Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone age 12 or older, with parental consent for minors, and the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available to anyone age 18 or older.

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Chuck Daigle, CEO at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Becker's Hospital Review | Jun 13, 2021

This episode features Chuck Daigle, CEO at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. Here, he discusses his top priorities, what he’s most excited about for the future, and more.


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Baton Rouge children participate in Ochsner's COVID-19 vaccine trials

WBRZ | Jun 12, 2021

Ochsner is performing the clinical trial in their New Orleans and Shreveport locations, and now children from Baton Rouge are volunteering to join. Presley Beck, 10, says she's ready to see the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ochsner expands cardiology diagnostics program as more patients have heart issues after getting COVID

BR Proud | Jun 10, 2021

The Ochsner Health Center on O’Neal in Baton Rouge has expanded its cardiology diagnostics program after more patients have presented with heart issues after contracting COVID-19. The expansion is part of a $4.8 million renovation project at that location.

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Kids 5 and up get shots in tests for COVID vaccine

ABC News | Jun 8, 2021

Seven-year-old Russell Bright squeezed his dad’s hand tightly as tests of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine started Monday in Louisiana for children ages 5 through 11.

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The North Shore’s new state-of-the art Cancer Care Center opens

WGNO | Jun 8, 2021

The future of cancer is here in Covington at Ochsner’s and St. Tammany Health System’s new 75-000 square foot cancer care center on the North Shore.

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Ochsner Health mental performance coach encourages parents, coaches to support athletes' mental health

WDSU | Jun 7, 2021

Ochsner Health mental performance coach, Warren Fitzmorris, says all athletes, coaches, parents and guardians need to focus on the mind. "We do a great job of being physically prepared to play sports, and other activities. We haven't always spent a lot of time on the mental," Fitzmorris says.

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