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VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewThe 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansOchsner 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON New Orleans City BusinessIn 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Pharmacy TimesTimothy Riddell, MD, was named executive vice president and COO of New Orleans-based Ochsner Health.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewAt Ochsner Health, Dr. Mizrahi found a professionally fulfilling role that matched his subspecialty interests and commitment to collaborative care.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationBecker’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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewExecutive round table with Chuck Daigle- Chief Executive Officer, Ochsner Baton Rouge and Lake Charles.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Baton Rouge Business ReportNew Orleans-based Ochsner Health has appointed Jason Hill as its new vice chair of hospital medicine and innovation.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewCecilia Shaffette celebrating five years after a living donation transplant in New Orleans.
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