Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Ochsner Blood Bank has announced upcoming blood donation events in the Greater New Orleans area for the month of April. Ochsner is working to meet people where they are by bringing blood donation opportunities to locations throughout the southeast region. Appointments can be made online; however, walk-ups are welcome.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON My New OrleansMina implanted the Impella CP device in Scott's chest which allowed his heart to rest before the stent procedure. Although, efforts were made with the Impella device, Scott's oxygen levels began to decrease and he was place on ECMO, a life-support device that provides oxygen to the lungs.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Shreveport TimesOchsner Health is a recognized organization of the AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program and a member of the AMA Health System Program, which provides enterprise solutions to equip leadership, physicians and care teams with resources to help drive the future of medicine.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationNew Orleans-based Ochsner Health has tapped Claire Chitwood to oversee two hospitals as divisional chief operating officer.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewOchsner Baton Rouge has announced new staff members across various specialties.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocatePete November serves as the chief executive officer of Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest not-for-profit academic health system and its largest private employer. November was named CEO on Nov. 1, 2022, after serving in numerous senior leadership positions within the organization since 2012.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateBeginning in 2015, Ochsner has been committed as an official healthcare sponsor of NOEW, a week-long event produced by The Idea Village to celebrate and uplift the entrepreneurial community of greater New Orleans, bringing content and education on healthcare innovation to the stage. From nationally recognized healthcare thought leaders to experiential and interactive exhibits, Ochsner has ensured that health and healthcare innovation in the region is emphasized as an opportunity and powerful force for creating healthier communities across the state.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansNew Orleans-based Ochsner helped form SafeSource Direct during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the supply company says it could become the largest manufacturer of nitrile gloves in the U.S. in 2023.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewWhen St. Patrick opened in 1908, it was dedicated on St. Patrick’s Day and was Lake Charles’ first hospital. First named St. Patrick Sanitarium, it had 50 beds, an operating room and a sterilizing room. The name was later changed to CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital before becoming CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KPLC-TVOchsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital celebrating schools that put "Sports Safety" at the forefront.
Four schools in Acadiana received the National Athletic Trainers' Association Safe Sports School Award.
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