Ochsner In the News
New Orleans cancer center completes $56M expansion
Becker's Hospital Review | Sep 30, 2020
The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans completed a $56 million expansion, doubling its size.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewDr Joseph Biggio Discusses Ochsner Health's Connected MOM Program, COVID-19 Pregnancy Challenges
AJMC | Sep 15, 2020
At Ochsner Health, providers are leveraging the system’s Connected Maternity Online Monitoring (MOM) digital medicine program to minimize expectant mothers’ risks of contracting COVID-19.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON AJMCNew chief diversity officer enhances inclusion work at Ochsner Health
Nola.com | Sep 15, 2020
In March, Deborah Grimes took over as the health system’s first ever chief diversity officer.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Nola.comRajan A.G. Patel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, is recognized by Continental Who's Who
Business Insider | Sep 14, 2020
Rajan A.G. Patel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Interventional Cardiologist in the field of Medicine with Ochsner Medical Center.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Business InsiderBaby in NICU sees parents' faces for 1st time thanks to innovative masks
Good Morning America | Sep 9, 2020
With the challenges of COVID-19, Amara had never seen her parents' faces entirely. Infection risks meant "strict scrubbing precautions" and face masks during visits. Only one parent could stop by at a time. Mom and Dad became concerned covering up would hinder their child's development of social cues and non-verbal communication skills. A speech therapist mentioned she might have a solution.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Good Morning AmericaBorn With 1 Hand, She's an Inspiration in Virus Fight
US News & World Report | Sep 9, 2020
Two years out of medical school, respiratory therapist Savannah Stuard is on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in New Orleans, operating ventilator equipment or manually pumping air into patients’ lungs.It's challenging work under any circumstances, involving 12-hour shifts, head-to-toe protective equipment and constant vigilance to avoid catching or spreading the disease. It's even more complicated for Stuard, who was born without a left forearm.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON US News & World ReportStagnation or Risk: CEO Warner Thomas on the Shape of Things to Come
The Art of Change | Sep 9, 2020
Taking on risk today is the only way to make it tomorrow. That’s the underlying message from Warner Thomas when giving his perspective on the long-term outlook for the healthcare industry.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Art of ChangeAlbany Resident First to Benefit From FDA-Approved Treatment
The Advocate | Dec 11, 2019
To meet the growing demand from patients across the country, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner opened a new, dedicated infusion space to administer peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, which was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateOchsner Opens State-Of-The-Art Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Hospital
Fox 8 | Sep 18, 2019
A new state-of-the-art facility designed for orthopedic and sports medicine surgery opens Tuesday (Sept. 24) in Harahan.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Fox 8Protecting your Teen Athletes in the Summers' Heat
4WWL | Jul 23, 2019
Football practice is starting, kids are outside and there is a danger many people probably never think about.
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