Ochsner Completes Part of $360M Campus Expansion

Ochsner and Xavier's medical school to address health disparities and workforce needs

Nola.com | Mar 5, 2023

The two entities have discussed the possibility of opening a medical school for the past few years. Those talks intensified as Ochsner and Xavier partnered on multiple initiatives, including Ochsner Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research, and the Xavier University Physician Assistant Program. A genetic counseling program will start, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy program is in the planning stages.

Health experts, former athletes respond to NCAA’s proposal to reduce game time and plays

WAFB | Mar 3, 2023

The NCAA Football Rules Committee on Friday approved a proposal to keep the clock running when a team makes a first down except in the last two minutes of a half.

Dr. Geoffrey Hogan, a primary care sports medicine physician at Ochsner Medical Center, says this new rule change could shorten games and possibly limit the amount of injuries we see on the field.

Ochsner LSU Health hosting awareness event for colorectal cancer

KSLA | Mar 3, 2023

The event is held in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It will focus on educating the community on the importance of being screened for colorectal cancer. According to the Colon Cancer Coalition, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S., and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women.

Desiree Dawson Of Ochsner Baton Rouge

https://whatswhatbr.com/2023/03/01/desiree-dawson-of-ochsner-baton-rouge/ | Mar 2, 2023

In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet with new guest Desiree Dawson, Cardiologist at Ochsner Baton Rouge. Dr. Dawson talks about heart health, lifestyle changes, and other health issues.

Breast Surgeon Michael Hailey, MD, Joins Ochsner Baton Rouge

Healthcare Journal BR | Mar 2, 2023

Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomed Michael Hailey, MD, who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and diseases of the breast. Continuing to work alongside Hailey is Jarmeca Berry, NP, who has partnered with Hailey for nearly seven years.

Ochsner Health Network Releases Impact Report

Biz New Orleans | Mar 2, 2023

Ochsner Health Network has released its 2021-2022 Impact Report. OHN is a partnership between Ochsner’s hospitals and 3,500 primary care and specialty care physicians focused on sharing knowledge, resources, processes and technology.

Ochsner LSU Health welcomes Jennifer Cypher, PA-C

Biz Mag | Mar 1, 2023

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is proud to welcome physician assistant Jennifer Cypher, PA-C. She is now seeing patients at Ochsner LSU Health – Spring Lake, a primary care clinic located at 8445 Line Avenue, Suite 100, Shreveport, La., 71106.

Singing River Health System offering new, innovative ACL treatment

WLOX | Mar 1, 2023

Singing River Health System is the first in Mississippi to offer innovative Bridge Enhanced ACL repair, or BEAR Implants to treat ACL tears.

Dr. Denise Basow Named One of Modern Healthcare’s Top Women Leaders

Biz New Orleans | Feb 28, 2023

This recognition program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the healthcare industry for their contributions to care delivery improvement, health equity, policy and gender equity in healthcare leadership.

Shreveport cardiologist discusses heart disease & heart health

KSLA | Feb 28, 2023

Awareness about heart health and heart conditions can go a long way to reduce this number. Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Dr. Tarek Helmy sat down with KSLA on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to discuss the disease.