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.
Over the last two years, we have all made maintaining our health and well-being a priority. ESSENCE® and the Louisiana Department of Health are helping to move our communities forward by spreading the word about the COVID-19 vaccination.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Essence MagazineOn Tuesday, Ochsner Health will be holding a briefing about the newest COVID-19 variant and the flu.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudSt. Charles Parish Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a designation that recognizes efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Herald GuideAs Thanksgiving approaches, Ochsner Health and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana are helping residents of southeast Louisiana access nutritious food and a little joy this holiday season. The two organizations joined forces over several days last week to hand out Thanksgiving-style hot meals, shelf-stable and fresh groceries, and small holiday gifts to families in several regions severely impacted by Hurricane Ida.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansDuring a recent interview, Dr. Girgrah discussed the impact of low vaccination rates, Hurricane Ida and physician burnout, and how Ochsner continues to focus on the well-being of its workforce.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationOchsner Blood Banks are encouraging donations and as a gesture of appreciation, donors through Nov. 24 will receive a $15 voucher for a Thanksgiving turkey at Rouses.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WGNODenise Basow, MD, will join Ochsner Health System as senior vice president and chief digital officer, and Aimee Quirk has been named CEO of Ochsner Ventures. They will assume their roles Jan. 3.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's HospitalThis new facility will be home to Ochsner's team of expert providers who will provide healthy living to all patients through cutting edge care.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON YahooOchsner Health and New Orleans City Park are teaming up for a family-friendly COVID-19 vaccine event on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33 Dreyfous Drive in front of City Putt Miniature Golf Course.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WGNO"It is a crucial time to join Truveta and be part of the solution to leverage our clinical data to advance care for our patients and for patients around the world," Dr. Melinda Estes, president and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System, said in a news release. Large-scale data analysis can lead to insights that inform public health and healthcare delivery, she said.
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