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

Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock Pushes for Heart Health

WXXV | Feb 12, 2019

Special deliveries happen often, almost daily, at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock. Meet Amir Buckhalter who is just one day old, but he’s already in good hands and making a difference, wearing a red cap as part of an overall push to raise awareness for heart disease.

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Ochsner, Xavier, aim to diversify the Physician Assistant profession with new master’s program

NOLA.com | Feb 8, 2019

Ochsner Health System and Xavier University have partnered to launch a new Physician Assistant graduate program that will kick off in January 2020

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Ochsner LSU Health Update

MyArkLaTex | Feb 7, 2019

In the first 100 days of the new partnership between Ochsner Health System and LSU Health Shreveport, change is underway.

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Ochsner Reduces Patient Falls by 51% with Telesitters

HealthLeaders | Jan 25, 2019

Telesitter programs at hospitals across the country have reported similar reductions in falls, as well as savings over utilizing bedside sitters.

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Ochsner and Lambeth House partner using telehealth to care for dementia patients

NOLA.com | Jan 23, 2019

In an effort to improve the patients’ quality of life, Lambeth House partnered with Ochsner Health System last summer to conduct a year-long study looking at how they could better manage the care of patients with dementia using interactive technology.

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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport reports key improvements in first 100 days

KTBS | Jan 22, 2019

In the first 100 days of the new partnership between Ochsner Health System and LSU Health Shreveport, change is underway. The new organization, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, is adding new equipment and upgrading facilities at both its Shreveport and Monroe campuses.

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Ochsner's Baton Rouge medical complex to open next week as sector continues growing

The Advocate | Jan 9, 2019

Ochsner Medical Complex High Grove, a $116 million medical center featuring a multi-specialty clinic and surgical hospital, will open next week in Baton Rouge, serving as an “anchor site” for the New Orleans-based health system’s operations in the Capital Region.

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Healthcare Changes: What the Consumerism Trend Means for Patients and Providers

BIZ New Orleans | Jan 7, 2019

Ochsner Health System’s President and CEO Warner Thomas weighs in on what the consumerism trend means for patients and providers.

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9 Tips to Get 2019 Off on a Healthy Foot

The Advocate | Dec 30, 2018

The flip of the calendar signals a fresh start, and lots of us are ready to make changes — particularly ones that will improve our health. And, while our intentions are good, experts warn you should make sure the modifications you decide on are actually doable.

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Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock Receives 'A' Grade for Patient Safety

Pharmacy Choice | Dec 29, 2018

This designation recognizes efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.

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