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.
Doctors are calling this a “breakthrough solution” - an alternative to rotator cuff surgery. The InSpace balloon implant was cleared by the FDA last summer, with the first surgery in the southern region being completed in Southwest Louisiana.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KPLC-TVA 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.'
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WDSUFebruary is Heart Awareness Month, and two local cardiologists have devoted their lives to strengthening their patients' hearts.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVBaton Rouge has introduced the newest little lives to come into the world. Meet Na’Layia and Evelyn, the babies born on Valentine’s Day.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudThe 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVThe team gave them an extra special photoshoot for their 1st Valentine’s Day. These little Cupids are already melting the hearts of their parents.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON ArkLaTexIn 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateThe coronavirus pandemic has prompted the health system to address healthcare worker resiliency and mental health.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON HealthleadersBack 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.
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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