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The clinic will offer primary care services as well as orthopedic and podiatry services for patients. The location will also offer personalized physical therapy with a care team available to help treat a variety of conditions including back and neck pain, joint injuries and repetitive stress injuries.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA.comOchsner’s early evidence showed that within three months, more than two-thirds of those receiving the digital intervention had their blood pressure in control, compared with 31 percent in a group that got traditional care. Whether that will translate into saving lives, preventing strokes or saving money remains to be rigorously proven, but the health system has 2,500 patients in its digital hypertension program and has expanded its platform to other areas, including pregnancy and diabetes.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Washington PostThe facility, located near Interstate 12 and Louisiana 21 interchange, now encompasses 43,000 square feet and houses more than 36 specialties, Ochsner announced in the release. The expansion, which broke ground in June of 2016, increases the number of patient rooms from 152 to 206 and adds 3 operating rooms
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA.comPrompted by her biology teacher Dr. Geeta Ramesh at Grace King High School, Alvarez decided to participate in a free summer program operated by Ochsner Health System called STAR, which is short for Science, Technology, Academics and Research. The program is tuition-free for students interested in pursuing education and careers in science and medicine.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA.comOchsner and the Lemoine Company are celebrating a milestone with the construction.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WVUEThe Children's Hospital Associated awarded four hospitals across the U.S. with the Pediatric Quality Award, which recognizes hospitals for improving health outcomes.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewOchsner was one of two hospitals in Louisiana named to the top 100 hospitals of 2018 by Beckers Hospital Review.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewDr. Emily Bugeaud disscusses how people can save lives by registering to be a living organ donor.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWLDr. Richard Milani discusses patient generated data and how it impacts care delivery.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Healthcare IT NewsThe new LaPlace facility is a valuable asset to address mental health needs of the community.
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