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Ochsner 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Gulf Coast WomanOchsner Health announced that The University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD Program) student Kirsten Johnson has been named the recipient of the 2025 Dr. and Mrs. Roy Gregory Scholarship. The $3,000 award was established in 2018 to support senior medical students at the Ochsner Clinical School who commit to pursuing careers in family medicine and are dedicated to serving their communities, as exemplified by Dr. Gregory throughout his remarkable career.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Healthcare Journal of Baton RougeThis episode recorded live at the Becker’s Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Pete November, Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Health. He shares insights on elevating the role of nurses, tackling workforce development, and transforming care through innovation, education, and a deeply human-centered leadership approach.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewPhysician burnout is showing promising signs of decline, according to exclusive survey data from the AMA. The analysis reveals that burnout rates have fallen among physicians at every career stage after residency or fellowship training. At the same time, measures of job satisfaction and feeling valued in the workplace are on the rise—an encouraging shift that suggests meaningful progress in efforts to support physician well-being.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical Association