Louisiana's alarming infant mortality rates spur push for home visits, Medicaid revamp

274 hospital and health system CNOs to know | 2025

Becker's Hospital Review | Jan 23, 2026

Becker’s is proud to recognize outstanding CNOs who are shaping the future of patient care. As the leaders of nursing strategy, CNOs take on critical challenges such as addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating meaningful professional development pathways for the next generation of nurses.

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Capital Assets Roundtable: Chuck Daigle

Baton Rouge Business Report | Jan 23, 2026

Executive round table with Chuck Daigle- Chief Executive Officer, Ochsner Baton Rouge and Lake Charles.

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Ochsner Health innovation lead steps into vice chair role

Becker's Hospital Review | Jan 23, 2026

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has appointed Jason Hill as its new vice chair of hospital medicine and innovation.

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Father-daughter duo shares more than love, they now share a liver

The Advocate | Jan 23, 2026

Cecilia Shaffette celebrating five years after a living donation transplant in New Orleans.

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‘They saved my life’: Ochsner Health patients share stories of hope and healing

The Times-Picayune | Jan 23, 2026

Louisianans turn to Ochsner Health when it matters most. Each situation is different, yet Ochsner patients share common threads – hope found during difficult moments, a team approach and care that extends beyond hospital walls. Here, three people share their experiences, which highlight the multidisciplinary approaches and resilient spirit that are the hallmarks of Ochsner Health.

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New Alzheimer's drugs offer hope. One Louisiana woman heard a rare word: 'remission'

The Times-Picayune | Jan 23, 2026

After seeking care for escalating memory lapses, Diane Roussel received a devastating Alzheimer's diagnosis. She began infusions of Lecanemab, a newly approved drug for Alzheimer's disease, under the care of Dr. James Rini.

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What doctors wish patients knew about Wilson disease

American Medical Association | Jan 23, 2026

Wilson disease is a rare, inherited disorder that commonly damages the liver and brain. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about Wilson disease.

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Ochsner Accredited by Adult Congenital Heart Association

Biz New Orleans | Jan 23, 2026

The Ochsner Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program announced that it has earned accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA), a nationwide organization focused on connecting patients, family members, and healthcare providers to form a community of support and a network of experts with knowledge of congenital heart disease (CHD).

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Ochsner earns national accreditation for congenital heart program

Becker's Hospital Review | Dec 18, 2025

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

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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center named among Forbes Top Hospitals 2026

KLFY | Dec 18, 2025

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Hospitals for 2026, marking a significant achievement in hospital performance.

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