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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed a troubling trend—one in three teens in the U.S. now has prediabetes.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Louisiana First NewsObstetrics and Gynecology care at Ochsner Health has been ranked among the best in the United States, coming in at No. 13 on U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2025-2026 Best Hospitals list. This major milestone is led by the dedicated teams at Ochsner Baptist and Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank and marks a significant achievement in women’s healthcare for the health system and for Louisiana.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Times-PicayuneOchsner's heart failure and transplant team looks to new devices to extend possible treatment opportunities for patients with little time to wait.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Times-PicayuneOchsner Medical Center – New Orleans, which includes Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank, Ochsner Baptist, and Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, has once again been named by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital in Louisiana. This marks the 14th consecutive year the flagship hospital has received the state’s top ranking. It was also named the No. 1 hospital in the New Orleans metro area for 2025-2026.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansDr. Brian Pettiford is a surgical oncologist with a focus on thoracic surgery at Ochsner Health. Pettiford, originally from Tifton, Georgia, is an honors graduate of Morehouse College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He earned a doctor of medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he continued his general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery training.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Times-PicayuneDr. Nikita Patel joins us today with tips to help you prepare for the upcoming school year.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA NowSuzana Flores, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist with Ochsner Health in Slidell, suggests families can increase quality time and limit screen time, starting with conversation rather than elimination. This approach, she says, avoids a technology power struggle and instead helps parents and kids better understand each other.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Acadiana AdvocatePatients in Shreveport and Monroe are gaining more control over their health than ever before, thanks to several digital innovations from Ochsner LSU Health. From real-time access to lab results and physician notes to features like remote monitoring and virtual visits, Ochsner LSU Health is embracing technology to make care more efficient, transparent and patient-centered.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Shreveport-Bossier City AdvocateOchsner Health’s recent partnership with Latent Health is revolutionizing how patients access medications by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI).
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Pharmacy TimesWhile you might not immediately think of it, colorectal cancer is a significant health concern for women. It ranks as the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States and the fourth leading cause of cancer death. This year alone, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that nearly 53,000 women will be diagnosed with colon cancer, with an additional 19,000 facing a rectal cancer diagnosis. These numbers are almost on par with men’s statistics.
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