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Surviving skin cancer: Louisiana man who was told he was terminal thanks doctors, God

St. Charles Parish Hospital Names New CEO

Biz New Orleans | Feb 19, 2021

St. Charles Parish Hospital has hired Keith Dacus to be its new chief executive officer.

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Focus on employee wellness and career growth propels Ochsner Health to national Top Workplaces honor

Nola.com | Feb 18, 2021

Ochsner Health has been named one of the Top Workplaces in the United States based on survey feedback from employees. The award is presented by Energage, which determines winners by calculating survey results against industry benchmarks.

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Dr. Sarah Thayer, MD, PhD, FACS selected as the next Director of Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Feist-Weiller Cancer Center

Bossier Press Tribune | Feb 12, 2021

Dr. Thayer’s role as Director of the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center includes both a clinical leadership role with Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and a research and medical education leadership role with LSU Health Shreveport.

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Ochsner Health doctors discuss why African Americans are distrustful of COVID-19 vaccine

KSLA | Feb 10, 2021

Doctors hosted a Facebook live Wednesday, Feb. 10 to address the issue and answer questions. The doctors addressed a lot of misinformation that’s circulating about the vaccine, and how they can encourage Black Americans to get the vaccine.

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In 'test run' for mass coronavirus vaccine event, Ochsner administers 1,200 doses in Metairie

Nola.com | Feb 10, 2021

The event, the second drive-thru vaccination trial run in Jefferson Parish in as many days, is a preview of what Ochsner and parish officials hope will become much larger events in the months ahead.

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Merrick Family Gives $1M to the Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner

https://www.bizneworleans.com/merrick-family-gives-1m-to-the-benson-cancer-center-at-ochsner/ | Feb 9, 2021

“As a five-time cancer survivor, I fully understand the need to expand the Ochsner Cancer Center,” said Robert Merrick. “The need is great. I have lived and witnessed what cancer patients go through on the hopeful road to recovery.”

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How Ascension, Ochsner Lafayette General are using digital tools to tackle vaccine hesitancy

Becker's Hospital Review | Feb 9, 2021

Coordination and engagement efforts are critical components of hospitals and health systems' COVID-19 vaccine administration efforts, especially as they work to combat vaccine hesitancy across the country.

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In Their Words: Reflections from the front lines of the pandemic

KSLA | Feb 8, 2021

To honor the extraordinary courage and heroism of these everyday superheroes, KSLA News 12 had a unique request for a handful of northwest Louisiana’s front-line health care workers: Write a reflective letter to your “pre-pandemic” self highlighting the unthinkable difficulties you’d face as the coronavirus pushed hospitals and the community to the limit.

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Ochsner’s #AlcoholFreeFor40 takes place over Lent

Nola.com | Feb 8, 2021

Ochsner is staging another AlcoholFreeFor40 Challenge during Lent, which is a time when many people routinely try and sacrifice something pleasurable for the 40-day season.

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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Heart & Vascular Institute

Cath Lab Digest | Feb 7, 2021

We are currently running 4 lab suites among the facilities with plans to expand services in the future.

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