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Ochsner and Lambeth House partner using telehealth to care for dementia patients

Kim Keene, CEO of St. Bernard Parish Hospital at Ochsner Health System

Becker's Hospital Review | Jun 20, 2021

This episode features Kim Keene, CEO of St. Bernard Parish Hospital at Ochsner Health System. Here, she discusses her career journey, her thoughts on strategy, and more.


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A second chance: Mississippi father of two gives oldest daughter gift of a lifetime

Clarion Ledger | Jun 18, 2021

On and off the liver donor list from early 2018 leading up to her surgery in October 2020 was complicated and emotional.

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Ochsner medical workers give fathers tips on how to take care of their 'Dad bods'

WDSU | Jun 18, 2021

"The stats say that 60% of men do not regularly see an annual physician for any reason," Marlon Joseph, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Ochsner, said.

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Ochsner Hospital for Children ranks first in Louisiana in 2021’s U.S. News & World Report

BR Proud | Jun 18, 2021

According to the U.S. News & World Report, Ochsner Hospital for Children is currently number one in Louisiana in the new Best Children’s Hospitals for 2021. A total of 22 rankings were published in the report.

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Rush Health Systems to merge with Ochsner Health

Meridian Star | Jun 17, 2021

“This move allows us to expand our access to high-quality health care in the communities we serve for generations to come,” said Larkin Kennedy, CEO of Rush Health Systems, at a press conference.

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Ochsner, MSY team up to vaccinate travelers at airport

WDSU | Jun 17, 2021

Starting Thursday, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered to all eligible individuals at the airport on the first floor baggage claim level between doors 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

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Ochsner providing COVID-19 vaccinations and free skin cancer screenings in the Baton Rouge area

BR Proud | Jun 15, 2021

Health officials from Ochsner say the Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone age 12 or older, with parental consent for minors, and the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available to anyone age 18 or older.

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Chuck Daigle, CEO at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Becker's Hospital Review | Jun 13, 2021

This episode features Chuck Daigle, CEO at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. Here, he discusses his top priorities, what he’s most excited about for the future, and more.


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Baton Rouge children participate in Ochsner's COVID-19 vaccine trials

WBRZ | Jun 12, 2021

Ochsner is performing the clinical trial in their New Orleans and Shreveport locations, and now children from Baton Rouge are volunteering to join. Presley Beck, 10, says she's ready to see the end of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ochsner expands cardiology diagnostics program as more patients have heart issues after getting COVID

BR Proud | Jun 10, 2021

The Ochsner Health Center on O’Neal in Baton Rouge has expanded its cardiology diagnostics program after more patients have presented with heart issues after contracting COVID-19. The expansion is part of a $4.8 million renovation project at that location.

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