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.
The academy is part of the Singing River Health System’s – and state and local leadership’s – answer to the major staffing shortages plaguing the state’s health care system.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Mississippi TodayLouisiana has a long way to go when it comes to reducing the number of people who smoke. There is an even bigger emphasis in November for Lung Cancer Awareness.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WAFBWebMD and Medscape announced their 2022 Choice Awards on Nov. 10, recognizing hospitals that are preferred by patients and providers across five speciality areas: oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology and gastroenterology.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewThe six-story addition — now emblazoned with signage that reads Ochsner Lafayette General in blue letters as opposed to its previously signature green — is nearing completion by the end of the year. The 150,000-square-foot expansion include space to expand its women’s services and neonatal intensive care unit along with 48 new rooms for acuity adaptable space.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateThe hospital is adding a three-story, 64,000-square-foot building at the back of its campus that will house new operating suites, another ICU unit and an additional inpatient care unit with private rooms, a news release said. Existing structures on the hospital campus will be demolished as part of the project.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON New Orleans City BusinessAt the beginning of November, Pete November succeeded Warner Thomas who left his post after a decade to serve as president and CEO of Sutter Health in Sacramento, California. November has served in numerous leadership positions for Ochsner, most recently serving as executive vice president and CFO for the health system.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Health Leader's MediaThe partnership is being funded through a $1.1 million Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative Grant from the Labor Department and the Delta Regional Authority, according to a Nov. 9 news release.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewThe center will have 12 surgical suites as well as support services that include pre- and postoperative care. It will expand same-day surgery capabilities on the north shore, according to a hospital news release.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Nola.comchsner Health invests in community outreach to expand reach outside the walls of our clinics and hospitals into surrounding neighborhoods, while educating and supporting residents to ensure they live long, healthy lives. While Ochsner does community affairs work year around, the hospital system has designated November as Community Outreach Month to celebrate our employees’ giving and volunteerism.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansNew Orleans-based Ochsner Health has promoted and appointed several leaders to its executive team.
The health system announced the changes on Nov. 2, one day after Pete November stepped into Ochsner Health's CEO role.
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