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New AI stethoscope at LSU can flag heart defects and more: Technology helps protect athletes

New Ochsner vaccine clinics in BR feature special after-school hours for teachers

WBRZ | Mar 3, 2021

Ochsner Baton Rouge has two additional days of COVID-19 vaccinations the week of March 1-5 with special after-school hours specifically for teachers.

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1,000 COVID vaccine appointments open up at Ochsner event

WWLTV | Mar 1, 2021

Around 2,200 people total will recieve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. About half of those will be patients returning for their second dose.

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Weighing Risk Posed By Vaccine: Experts Recommend COVID Shots For Pregnant Women

The Daily Review | Feb 22, 2021

Dr. Robin Bone, head of OBGYN at Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans said in a Facebook live event offered by the health system Friday that pregnant women are at a higher risk of being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, being put on a ventilator or having issues with clotting.

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Letters: Get the shot, as we can't beat the virus without vaccinations

The Advocate | Feb 21, 2021

We can turn the corner on COVID-19, but not without vaccinations.

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St. Charles Parish Hospital Names New CEO

Biz New Orleans | Feb 19, 2021

St. Charles Parish Hospital has hired Keith Dacus to be its new chief executive officer.

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Focus on employee wellness and career growth propels Ochsner Health to national Top Workplaces honor

Nola.com | Feb 18, 2021

Ochsner Health has been named one of the Top Workplaces in the United States based on survey feedback from employees. The award is presented by Energage, which determines winners by calculating survey results against industry benchmarks.

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Dr. Sarah Thayer, MD, PhD, FACS selected as the next Director of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Feist-Weiller Cancer Center

Bossier Press Tribune | Feb 12, 2021

Dr. Thayer’s role as Director of the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center includes both a clinical leadership role with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and a research and medical education leadership role with LSU Health Shreveport.

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Ochsner Health doctors discuss why African Americans are distrustful of COVID-19 vaccine

KSLA | Feb 10, 2021

Doctors hosted a Facebook live Wednesday, Feb. 10 to address the issue and answer questions. The doctors addressed a lot of misinformation that’s circulating about the vaccine, and how they can encourage Black Americans to get the vaccine.

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In 'test run' for mass coronavirus vaccine event, Ochsner administers 1,200 doses in Metairie

Nola.com | Feb 10, 2021

The event, the second drive-thru vaccination trial run in Jefferson Parish in as many days, is a preview of what Ochsner and parish officials hope will become much larger events in the months ahead.

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Merrick Family Gives $1M to the Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner

https://www.bizneworleans.com/merrick-family-gives-1m-to-the-benson-cancer-center-at-ochsner/ | Feb 9, 2021

“As a five-time cancer survivor, I fully understand the need to expand the Ochsner Cancer Center,” said Robert Merrick. “The need is great. I have lived and witnessed what cancer patients go through on the hopeful road to recovery.”

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