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Ochsner In the News

Ochsner provides tips on how to go to the restroom during Mardi Gras

WDSU | Feb 16, 2022

A pelvic floor specialist at Ochsner addressed the issue of urination, and provided tips on the healthiest way to go. Tips include how to use a public toilet in the most hygienic way, while also pointing out things not to do, like hovering over the toilet or 'power peeing.'

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A love story of two heart doctors

WWL-TV | Feb 15, 2022

February is Heart Awareness Month, and two local cardiologists have devoted their lives to strengthening their patients' hearts.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes two Valentine’s Day babies

BR Proud | Feb 15, 2022

Baton Rouge has introduced the newest little lives to come into the world. Meet Na’Layia and Evelyn, the babies born on Valentine’s Day.

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He was 4 days from being taken off the heart transplant list

WWL-TV | Feb 14, 2022

The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency says there are 2,000 people in the state waiting for a life-saving organ donation. And on Valentine's Day, a man who never thought he'd need a new heart, is telling his story about why being a donor is so important.

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Ochsner LSUHS shares NICU babies’ first Valentine’s Day

ArkLaTex | Feb 14, 2022

The team gave them an extra special photoshoot for their 1st Valentine’s Day. These little Cupids are already melting the hearts of their parents.

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Ochsner Health leads the way in Louisiana cancer care with sophisticated treatment plans

The Advocate | Feb 12, 2022

In Baton Rouge, Ochsner has two cancer centers, one at its O’Neal campus off of I-12 and a second at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove off of I-10 near the Mall of Louisiana, and sees cancer patients at its health center in Prairieville. However, Ochsner’s extensive network of physicians and facilities means patients can work with cancer specialists in all areas of the state.

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Ochsner Health Focused on Workforce Needs

Healthleaders | Feb 10, 2022

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the health system to address healthcare worker resiliency and mental health.

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Who is most likely to contract COVID?

WWL-TV | Feb 9, 2022

Back in the spring and summer of 2020, when the original coronavirus was spreading, doctors at Ochsner and Pennington Biomedical Research Center took a look at who was most likely to catch the virus in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. In both cities, African-Americans were twice as likely to become infected than people who are white.


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Child born with a hole in his heart thriving thanks to Mardi Gras miracle

WWL-TV | Feb 9, 2022

After being diagnosed with a particular case of heart failure, Beau Alread is teaching others about the importance of living life to the fullest.

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Top Construction Projects 2022: Ochsner Health expansion

New Orleans City Business | Feb 9, 2022

“We are very proud of the work we have done around our main campus, the innovative services we have been able to deliver to our patients and the continued momentum we were able to sustain despite the last two years of the pandemic, disruptions from hurricanes, and issues arising from labor, construction costs, and supply chain issues,” said James “Jay” Britsch, system VP of facilities, Ochsner Health. “The completion of these projects is a testament to the dedicated hard work of our partner construction companies and the effective collaboration and communication among all our Ochsner teams to complete this work while remaining a fully-functional health system.”

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