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 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TV“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.”
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON New Orleans City BusinessIf you donate blood with Ochsner Health before February 25 you will receive a $10 King Cake Hub gift card and be entered into a raffle for Pelicans tickets.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TV"The issue of workforce fulfillment is the most important thing I've ever taken on in my profession," Girgrah said. "The pandemic, the various surges of the pandemic, we've seen many emotions. We have to destigmatize the issue of mental health in the health care sector."
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WDSUCutting out alcohol even for just 40 days can significantly improve whole-body wellness. This challenge provides participants with the resources, education and support needed to abstain from alcohol and benefit from a “wellness spring cleaning.” In fact, data from past Alcohol Free for 40 challenges reveals substantial health improvements including a significant drop in blood pressure, weight and body fat, along with improved cholesterol, triglycerides and liver enzymes.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON My New OrleansOchsner Health has one of the largest clinical research networks in the Gulf South. It's called the Ochsner Precision Cancer Therapies Program (PCTP). It offers the region access to the latest in cancer therapeutics, research and advanced diagnostics. It provides an experienced staff including nurses, doctors, researchers, technicians, laboratory personnel, infusion staff, schedulers and a concierge, fully dedicated to early phase trial cancer patients.
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