Medical Moment: How excessive screen time impacts kids’ health

100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs | 2025

Becker's Hospital Review | Dec 18, 2025

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Ochsner doctor explains Type 1.5 diabetes diagnosis

WBRZ | Dec 18, 2025

You've likely heard of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but what about those who fall in the middle by age and symptoms?

They may have a commonly misdiagnosed condition known as Type 1.5 diabetes, or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA).

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Brain health: What matters now and later

The Advocate | Dec 18, 2025

Brain health is a hot topic showing up in podcasts, headlines and social feeds, but what it means to us personally depends on where we are in life.

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Baton Rouge hospital receives ‘A’ rating for patient safety

Louisiana First News | Dec 18, 2025

Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge earned an “A” grade for hospital safety.

This recognition comes from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that assesses hospitals on patient safety and care quality.

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What doctors wish patients knew about chronic venous insufficiency

AMA | Oct 30, 2025

From swelling to varicose veins, Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains why patients should not ignore signs of chronic venous insufficiency.

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Louisiana midwife praises 'holistic care' and the growing rate of midwives in the state

The Times-Picayune | Oct 30, 2025

A midwife is a licensed health care professional who specializes in caring for women throughout all stages of life, including pregnancy, birth and postpartum. In the Ochsner Medical Complex – O’Neal midwifery group, nine certified midwives support births from natural, low-intervention births to epidural-supported deliveries to water-based births in tubs.

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This tiny, AI-driven catheter is fixing heartbeats in Louisiana. Doctors see more innovation ahead.

The Times-Picayune | Oct 30, 2025

Nationally, investment in health care AI has surged. 

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It's often called the 'silent threat' that can lead to strokes. Here's what to know about AFib.

The Times-Picayune | Oct 30, 2025

Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting at least 2.7 million people in the United States. This number is expected to grow to more than 12 million by 2030, which makes understanding the risks extremely important as A-fib can be life-threatening. Dr. Michael Bernard called A-fib a "silent threat" because symptoms can go unnoticed for months or years.

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Lafayette math teacher fought through breast cancer with a smile, now face of Ochsner campaign

The Acadiana Advocate | Oct 30, 2025

Throughout her treatment, Disotell has remained a "positive light," said Dr. Shaunda Grisby, Disotell's breast surgical oncologist at Ochsner Lafayette General. It's why Grisby nominated Disotell to be the face of Ochsner's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. 

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Ochsner combines innovation and compassion in blood cancer treatment for Acadiana patients

The Acadiana Advocate | Oct 30, 2025

At Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana, people diagnosed with blood cancers find more than the latest treatments — they also find a village of people ready to help them on their journey back to health. With a dedicated team of board-certified hematologists and oncologists, specialized nurses, genetic counselors, dietitians and support staff, the Center combines cutting-edge therapies with compassionate, community-focused care.

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