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New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, a 46-hospital system, has made several key changes to its executive leadership team to kick off 2024.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewOchsner Health has been included in the 15th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, which recognizes U.S. health systems setting the standard for supply chain excellence.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansIn September, leaders from Ochsner and UQ extended their partnership through 2030, pledging to grow the world’s physician pipeline.
The partnership is a critical collaboration, as the United States continues to experience a shortage of physicians. A recent Association of American Medical Colleges study estimates that the physician shortage could increase to as many as 124,000 by 2034. Pipeline programs such as the UQ-Ochsner MD program are proactive solutions that address the physician shortage crisis in the U.S. and our region.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Times-PicayunePlans for a second children’s hospital in New Orleans are underway as Ochsner Health expands its pediatric presence with a major donation from Gayle Benson.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON New Orleans City BusinessNew Orleans-based Ochsner Health has unveiled plans for a new children's hospital after receiving a "historic" donation from the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation.
Now, a year into his newest role as CEO, he told Becker's he is excited about the work of the organization in terms of the workforce, innovation and providing access to care. He shared his top priorities, discussed his leadership style and offered advice for his peers.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital ReviewThanks to a partnership between Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center, patients throughout South Louisiana have access to the most innovative treatments and groundbreaking clinical trials close to home. Through this collaboration, Ochsner is the first and only provider in Louisiana with a fully integrated cancer program based on MD Anderson’s standards and treatment protocols.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateIn continuing efforts to bring awareness to the opioid epidemic, Ochsner Lafayette General is partnering with rural communities to bring opioid response programs like the symposium that took place in Jennings Thursday.
“The whole event is about helping our families to understand it is here, it exists, and it’s escalating,” Karen Wyble with Ochsner Lafayette General said.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KLFYThe AMA Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program has recognized Ochsner Health for the third time in 2023. Nigel Girgrah, MD, PhD, chief wellness officer at Ochsner Health joins to discuss the evolution of Ochsner's organizational well-being program and its strategic framework for the future. AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger hosts.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationProceeds from the Moonlight & Miracles Gala support the Ochsner Institute, cancer patients, and cancer research in Louisiana.
The Gala will be streamed on Sun., Nov. 12, after the NFL on Fox 8 at approximately 7 p.m.
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