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Rajan Patel, MD: Breaking New Ground in Minimally Invasive CV Care

Ochsner Health System encouraging you to go alcohol-free

KNOE | Feb 13, 2023

Ochsner Health System has long promoted healthy living for Louisiana communities. A few years ago, they started the “Eat Fit” Campaign to connect people with healthy menu options at restaurants and stores in your area.

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Heart Month is the perfect time to address risk factors and take steps to prevent disease

The Advocate | Feb 12, 2023

Ochsner is committed to improving the heart health of patients across the region, and last year Ochsner Health Center – O’Neal expanded its cardiology diagnostic services. The redesigned diagnostics center includes more equipment and capacity for echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound. The same tests are also available at Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove.

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The Strongest Hearts Have The Most Scars: Thank You, Ochsner Pediatric Cardiology

Local News New Orleans | Feb 2, 2023

Everybody has gone via one thing of their lives that has altered who they’re ceaselessly. Whether or not it’s a joyous occasion or one that’s accompanied by heartache, or a mixture of each in my circumstance, these moments in time change you. After these experiences, you’ll by no means return to the particular person you as soon as have been.

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Ochsner Health names regional COO

Becker's Hospital Review | Feb 1, 2023

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has named Thomas Rhodes chief operating officer of its River Region.

Mr. Rhodes has more than 20 years of healthcare experience, more than 13 of which have been spent in leadership roles, according to a news release from the health system. He most recently directed operations at Houston Methodist West and Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital in Katy, Texas.

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Check out this Shreveport hospital recognized for excellence

Shreveport Times | Feb 1, 2023

Ochsner LSU Health announced Thursday morning that its St. Mary Medical Center has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey.

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Ochsner Health Names New River Region Chief Operating Officer

L'Observateur | Feb 1, 2023

With 13 years of leadership experience, Rhodes began his healthcare career as a member of the critical care transport team at Texas Medical Center. Throughout his career he has held various roles including pulmonary service line director, director of rehab services, director of operations and system chair of the pulmonary council for Houston Methodist Hospital System. Most recently, Rhodes was responsible for hospital operations at Houston Methodist West and Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospitals.

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‘Brain Bags’ program for new parents launched at Jennings hospital

KPLC | Jan 27, 2023

A new program at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings could help children have a head start on their literacy skills.

Hospital staff are giving out free “brain bags” for parents to read to newborns and toddlers.

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Applications Open for Ochsner STAR Summer Scholars Program

Biz New Orleans | Jan 26, 2023

Applications are now open for the Ochsner STAR (Science, Technology, Academic, Research) Summer Scholars Program, Ochsner Health’s legacy high school program created to increase student access to science and academic research in Louisiana. This year, the competitive Ochsner STAR program will celebrate its 17th annual summer session for qualifying high school juniors. The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 16, 2023.

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TALKING BUSINESS: OCHSNER'S PETE NOVEMBER ON BECOMING CEO, LOCAL M&A, AND THE NEED TO RAISE PAY

Healthleaders Media | Jan 25, 2023

In the 10 years that Pete November spent at Ochsner Health, including two years as chief financial officer, he was at the side of then-CEO Warner Thomas, helping negotiate a series of acquisitions and partnerships that expanded the health system's footprint from eight hospitals and 38 clinics in 2012 to 48 hospitals and over 300 clinics today.

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Newsweek names Ochsner Health among America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Shreveport Times | Jan 24, 2023

Ochsner earned a 4.5 out of 5 stars on a scored list of 1,000 companies that most respect and value having different kinds of people.

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