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New Orleans-based Ochsner Health’s Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program has been accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association, becoming the only program in Louisiana to earn the designation
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewOchsner Lafayette General Medical Center has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Hospitals for 2026, marking a significant achievement in hospital performance.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KLFYOchsner Children’s announced that Terry D. King, MD, a senior pediatric cardiologist, has been named the 2025 Prince Mahidol Award Laureate in the Field of Medicine. This global honor recognizes King’s pioneering work in developing minimally invasive cardiac treatments, which has aided patients with congenital heart defects worldwide.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Healthcare Journal of New OrleansOver the past year, CEO, Dana Bledsoe, has guided Ochsner Children's through exciting growth and innovation, all while keeping the focus on delivering exceptional care for kids and families. She joins us today to talk about some of the big moments from her first year and, what she's looking forward to in 2026.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA NowDr. Stanley Hoang with Ochsner LSU Health recently completed the first-ever awake dual approach spinal fusion surgery. Using a combination of lateral and posterior techniques, Dr. Hoang was able to cut the time of the surgery in half. What used to be a six-hour procedure can now be done in three.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KSLAOchsner Health announced that Pete November, president and CEO, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2025.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Healthcare Journal of Baton RougeU.S. News provides info on hospitals to aid parents-to-be in their search to find the best hospitals for an uncomplicated pregnancy because there are many factors to consider when choosing where to have a baby. There is a high performing hospital for Maternity in nearly every state. These hospitals are evaluated by c-section rates, severe unexpected newborn complications rate and more.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON U.S. News & World ReportAt Ochsner Health, AI is moving from experimental project to core clinical capability, and Jason Hill, MD, Innovation Officer, says the physicians and health systems that master it first will gain a decisive advantage in care quality and efficiency.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Health System CIOMore women have been elevated into the hospital and health system CFO role recently through robust leadership pipelines, targeted sponsorship initiatives, and the growth of employee resource groups designed to support advancement.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewPhysicians have led the safe implementation of new cardiac electrophysiology tech at Ochsner Health and are seeing “eye-opening” results.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical Association