New heart pumps extend life, bridge treatment opportunities for heart failure in Louisiana

100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs | 2025

Becker's Hospital Review | Jan 23, 2026

The following hospitals and health systems are known for their exceptional cardiovascular care, strong patient outcomes and their use of life-saving technologies. These heart programs also lead the way in cardiology research, driving discoveries that are shaping and advancing the field.

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UQ-Ochsner Confers 83 White Coats

Biz New Orleans | Jan 23, 2026

The University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD) honored its doctors-in-training on Jan. 10 at its 16th annual White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage for medical students held to emphasize the importance of compassionate patient care from the start of medical training.

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Ochsner MD Anderson offers noninvasive liver tumor treatment

New Orleans City Business | Jan 23, 2026

Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center has begun offering a newly approved, non-invasive treatment for certain liver tumors, making it one of a limited number of hospitals nationwide to provide the technology.

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From Warning to Action: Implementing DPYD Testing Following the FDA-Approved Capecitabine Label Update

Pharmacy Times | Jan 23, 2026

In October 2025, the FDA approved an updated label update for capecitabine mandating DPYD genetic testing before initiating treatment, unless urgent. In a Q&A with Pharmacy Times, Serena Mitaly, PharmD, a system clinical pharmacogenomics pharmacist with Ochsner Health, discussed what this label update means for practicing pharmacists and their patients.

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Ochsner Health taps COO

Becker's Hospital Review | Jan 23, 2026

Timothy Riddell, MD, was named executive vice president and COO of New Orleans-based Ochsner Health.

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Finding my place in medicine: Jonathan Mizrahi, MD, oncologist

American Medical Association | Jan 23, 2026

At Ochsner Health, Dr. Mizrahi found a professionally fulfilling role that matched his subspecialty interests and commitment to collaborative care.

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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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