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Ochsner Health's Connected MOM Program: Managing Hypertension During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Local doctor finding success with new treatment for concussions

WDSU | Aug 28, 2025

New research suggests that light aerobic exercise can help student-athletes heal faster.

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Ochsner Names Ferber Endowed Chair

Biz New Orleans | Aug 28, 2025

Ochsner Health has announced that Dr. Nneka Ifejika, chief scientific officer, has been named the Ferber Endowed Chair, a three-year role recognizing her leadership in clinical innovation, research, and physician education.

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Young athletes, big risks: How to spot and prevent overuse injuries

Gulf Coast Woman | Aug 28, 2025

For many young athletes, school sports are a year-round commitment. Whether they’re juggling multiple sports or aiming for college athletics, the drive to train often extends far beyond a single season. As more students engage in competitive sports each year, we’re seeing a corresponding rise in overuse injuries.

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Lake Charles sisters don't just share blood and a work place. Now, they share organs too.

The Times-Picayune | Aug 11, 2025

Nurse practitioner Anne Griepsma and her sister, Dr. Alice Babst, have worked together in obstetrics and gynecology, taking care of women for years. The Lake Charles sisters' dedication to their patients and health care is matched only by their caring bond for each other. Now, they share organs too.

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More doctors feel supported by health organization leaders

American Medical Association | Aug 11, 2025

Leadership in health care doesn’t just shape organizational strategy—it directly influences the well-being of the physician workforce. And medicine appears to be seeing a notable shift in how physicians perceive their leaders, according to the results of an exclusive AMA survey. This shows that trust in health care leadership is on the rise, with more doctors reporting that they feel supported, valued and empowered by those at the helm. 

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Medical Moment: 1 in 3 U.S. teens has prediabetes, CDC warns; What parents need to know

Louisiana First News | Aug 11, 2025

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.

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Women’s care at Ochsner in New Orleans ranks among the nation’s best for quality, compassion and innovation

The Times-Picayune | Aug 11, 2025

Obstetrics 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.

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New heart pumps extend life, bridge treatment opportunities for heart failure in Louisiana

The Times-Picayune | Aug 11, 2025

Ochsner's heart failure and transplant team looks to new devices to extend possible treatment opportunities for patients with little time to wait.

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New Orleans Medical Center Named La.’s Best for 14th Year

Biz New Orleans | Aug 11, 2025

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.

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This Louisiana robotics surgeon listens to jazz in the operating room: 'It has a calming effect'

The Times-Picayune | Aug 11, 2025

Dr. 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.

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