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Ochsner In the News

Armed with $20M donation, Ochsner and Delgado team up to improve health care, train workforce

Nola.com | Mar 5, 2021

A partnership between Ochsner Health and Delgado Community College -- fueled by a $20 million commitment from Ochsner -- hopes to help change things through a program to train the state's next generation of nurses and health professionals in high-wage careers.

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Thousands receive J&J COVID-19 vaccine at Shrine on Airline

WDSU | Mar 4, 2021

This was the first mass vaccination event in Jefferson Parish to distribute the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, also known as the Jansen vaccine.

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LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport partner to bring first large-scale vaccination clinic to Bossier City this weekend

KTBS | Mar 4, 2021

LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport are bringing the first large scale vaccination clinic to Bossier City this Saturday.

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Ochsner announces teacher vaccination events across southeast Louisiana

WDSU | Mar 3, 2021

Beginning this week, teachers can sign up to receive their COVID-19 vaccination at a location of their choosing with convenient weekend and afternoon appointments available, according to a news release issued by Ochsner.

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New Ochsner vaccine clinics in BR feature special after-school hours for teachers

WBRZ | Mar 3, 2021

Ochsner Baton Rouge has two additional days of COVID-19 vaccinations the week of March 1-5 with special after-school hours specifically for teachers.

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1,000 COVID vaccine appointments open up at Ochsner event

WWLTV | Mar 1, 2021

Around 2,200 people total will recieve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. About half of those will be patients returning for their second dose.

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Weighing Risk Posed By Vaccine: Experts Recommend COVID Shots For Pregnant Women

The Daily Review | Feb 22, 2021

Dr. Robin Bone, head of OBGYN at Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans said in a Facebook live event offered by the health system Friday that pregnant women are at a higher risk of being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, being put on a ventilator or having issues with clotting.

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Letters: Get the shot, as we can't beat the virus without vaccinations

The Advocate | Feb 21, 2021

We can turn the corner on COVID-19, but not without vaccinations.

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St. Charles Parish Hospital Names New CEO

Biz New Orleans | Feb 19, 2021

St. Charles Parish Hospital has hired Keith Dacus to be its new chief executive officer.

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Focus on employee wellness and career growth propels Ochsner Health to national Top Workplaces honor

Nola.com | Feb 18, 2021

Ochsner Health has been named one of the Top Workplaces in the United States based on survey feedback from employees. The award is presented by Energage, which determines winners by calculating survey results against industry benchmarks.

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