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Ochsner Health Earns Recognition for Supply Chain Performance

Biz New Orleans | Jan 2, 2024

Ochsner Health has been included in the 15th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, which recognizes U.S. health systems setting the standard for supply chain excellence.

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Ochsner Health and University of Queensland extend medical school partnership, commitment to the community

The Times-Picayune | Dec 20, 2023

In September, leaders from Ochsner and UQ extended their partnership through 2030, pledging to grow the world’s physician pipeline.

The partnership is a critical collaboration, as the United States continues to experience a shortage of physicians. A recent Association of American Medical Colleges study estimates that the physician shortage could increase to as many as 124,000 by 2034. Pipeline programs such as the UQ-Ochsner MD program are proactive solutions that address the physician shortage crisis in the U.S. and our region.

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Ochsner to construct new children’s hospital in New Orleans after donation from Gayle Benson

New Orleans City Business | Dec 20, 2023

Plans for a second children’s hospital in New Orleans are underway as Ochsner Health expands its pediatric presence with a major donation from Gayle Benson.

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New Orleans health system gets 'historic' donation for new children's hospital

Becker's Hospital Review | Dec 20, 2023

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has unveiled plans for a new children's hospital after receiving a "historic" donation from the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation.

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Embracing technology and improving care access: 1 year in with Ochsner's CEO

Becker's Hospital Review | Nov 20, 2023

Now, a year into his newest role as CEO, he told Becker's he is excited about the work of the organization in terms of the workforce, innovation and providing access to care. He shared his top priorities, discussed his leadership style and offered advice for his peers.

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Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center transforming cancer care for South Louisiana patients

The Advocate | Nov 19, 2023

Thanks to a partnership between Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center, patients throughout South Louisiana have access to the most innovative treatments and groundbreaking clinical trials close to home. Through this collaboration, Ochsner is the first and only provider in Louisiana with a fully integrated cancer program based on MD Anderson’s standards and treatment protocols.

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Ochsner Lafayette General awarded $1 million grant for opioid prevention

KLFY | Nov 16, 2023

In continuing efforts to bring awareness to the opioid epidemic, Ochsner Lafayette General is partnering with rural communities to bring opioid response programs like the symposium that took place in Jennings Thursday.

“The whole event is about helping our families to understand it is here, it exists, and it’s escalating,” Karen Wyble with Ochsner Lafayette General said.

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Building and maintaining a successful physician well-being program with Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD

American Medical Association | Nov 15, 2023

The AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program has recognized Ochsner Health for the third time in 2023. Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health joins to discuss the evolution of Ochsner's organizational well-being program and its strategic framework for the future. AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger hosts.

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WATCH LIVE: Moonlight & Miracles Gala 2023

WVUE | Nov 12, 2023

Proceeds from the Moonlight & Miracles Gala support the Ochsner Institute, cancer patients, and cancer research in Louisiana.

The Gala will be streamed on Sun., Nov. 12, after the NFL on Fox 8 at approximately 7 p.m.

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Ochsner is building a Marrero clinic for older adults, its second in Jefferson Parish

Nola.com | Nov 9, 2023

Ochsner Health System is building another speciality clinic for older adults, spending more than $2.8 million to convert space formerly occupied by a cosmetics store and a pizza restaurant in a Marrero shopping center.

It will be the health care provider's sixth Ochsner 65 Plus clinic and the second in Jefferson Parish, where the median age, 40, is higher than that of Louisiana and the United States — and rising faster than both.

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