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LHSAA & Ochsner Health announce new partnership

WGNO | Jul 28, 2021

According to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, “Ochsner will be the title sponsor for all 21 of LHSAA’s annual championship events, provide healthcare training and education for LHSAA member programs, and develop curriculum support for student athletes interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and sports medicine.”

Ochsner Ranked #1 Hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for the 10th Consecutive Year

Yahoo Finance | Jul 27, 2021

Ochsner Medical Center (OMC), inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus and Ochsner Baptist*, has been ranked the #1 hospital in Louisiana for the 10th consecutive year and recognized as a Best Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority on hospital rankings and consumer advice.

This is also the 10th consecutive year that OMC has been nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals in America in Neurology and Neurosurgery and is the only nationally ranked hospital in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Ochsner Health Announces Nursing Scholarships for All Schools

Biz New Orleans | Jul 27, 2021

The program will provide 200 scholarships to students across the state. Dedicated to growing the pipeline of nursing and allied health professionals in Louisiana, this scholarship program is a key component of Ochsner’s 10-year vision to transform Louisiana into a healthier state by 2030.

Son follows in father’s footsteps

St. Charles Herald Guide | Jul 26, 2021

Glen worked as a med tech for 42 years, with 15 of those years being with Ochsner. Glen and Michael worked alongside each other at St. Charles Parish Hospital for four years.

One Year As Ochsner Health Employees

St. Mary Now | Jul 23, 2021

Monday marked one year since Ochsner St. Mary staff members became employees of Ochsner Health. Since then, the hospital said in a press release, Ochsner has been working hard to improve the quality of life for Ochsner St. Mary employees and the patients they serve.

Slidell man trades one disease for another to save his life

WVUE | Jul 22, 2021

On February 27, 2020, an Ochsner doctor called saying they’ve found a liver for John. This liver, while healthy, was infected with Hepatitis C.

The American Heart Association gives tips on how to keep your heart safe in extreme summer heat

CenLaNow | Jul 21, 2021

With temperatures across Louisiana facing triple digits, the American Heart Association urges people to take extra steps to protect their hearts.

Ochsner Health president/CEO Warner Thomas: We are in fourth surge at Ochsner

Shreveport Times | Jul 21, 2021

Most of those being admitted to Ochsner hospitals are unvaccinated. Thomas said 97% of the hospitalized COVID-19 patients over the last two months have not been vaccinated.

Ochsner Announces Vaccine Event at Oakwood Center July 22-24

My New Orleans | Jul 21, 2021

Ochsner Health and Oakwood Center have announced a COVID-19 vaccination site inside the Gretna retail center, open Thursday, July 22, through Saturday, July 24. Ochsner will offer first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine from 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Ochsner Lafayette COVID-19 caseload quintuples; 90% of new patients are unvaccinated

The Advocate | Jul 21, 2021

The hospitalization surge is being driven primarily by unvaccinated people in a younger age range, according to Amanda Logue, chief medical officer of Ochsner Lafayette General. The average COVID-19 patient at one of OLG’s five hospitals is currently 53, or 10 to 15 years younger than what has been typical over the past year.