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LSU and Ochsner Health System will take over operations of northern Louisiana's safety net hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe Oct. 1 after the LSU Board of Supervisors approved the partnership Friday.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Shreveport TimesWith more of us plugged in to portable devices than ever, should we be worrying about the impact of sending sound straight into our eardrums? The World Health Organization thinks so: They’ve warned that listening to audio devices too loud and for too long is damaging the hearing of millions of teenagers and young adults. So how can we protect our hearing while also enjoying our favorite songs or podcasts? Listen up.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Brit + CoDr. Haber specializes in pediatric spine surgery, pediatric trauma and fractures, foot and ankle problems, limb lengthening and deformities. He treats children with neuromuscular problems, such as cerebral palsy and spine bifida.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Spine ReviewJeff Bezos said, “If you do build a great experience, customers tell each other about that.” What’s true for Amazon is also true for the highly competitive world of hospitals where over 5,000 compete across America. The most successful providers seem to have one thing in common – an aligned and consistent patient experience.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON ForbesEarlier this year, a team at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute (JOHVI) performed a double left ventricular assist device (BIVAD) implantation—the first of its kind in the United States.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON MD MagazineMelanoma is aggressive, and had spread to Butler's lungs and abdomen. When a friend recommended he seek treatment at Ochsner, he was so weak, he could barely walk, and was nearly 100 pounds lighter. He was also at risk because of several other health problems of the heart, high blood pressure, diabetes and the auto immune disease rheumatoid arthritis. The head of Ochsner Hematology/Oncology, Dr. Zoe Larned, gave him hope with immunotherapy, a drug more recently approved that allows immune cells to go around melanoma's barrier and kill them.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVThe clinic will offer primary care services as well as orthopedic and podiatry services for patients. The location will also offer personalized physical therapy with a care team available to help treat a variety of conditions including back and neck pain, joint injuries and repetitive stress injuries.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA.comOchsner’s early evidence showed that within three months, more than two-thirds of those receiving the digital intervention had their blood pressure in control, compared with 31 percent in a group that got traditional care. Whether that will translate into saving lives, preventing strokes or saving money remains to be rigorously proven, but the health system has 2,500 patients in its digital hypertension program and has expanded its platform to other areas, including pregnancy and diabetes.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The Washington PostThe facility, located near Interstate 12 and Louisiana 21 interchange, now encompasses 43,000 square feet and houses more than 36 specialties, Ochsner announced in the release. The expansion, which broke ground in June of 2016, increases the number of patient rooms from 152 to 206 and adds 3 operating rooms
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON NOLA.comPrompted by her biology teacher Dr. Geeta Ramesh at Grace King High School, Alvarez decided to participate in a free summer program operated by Ochsner Health System called STAR, which is short for Science, Technology, Academics and Research. The program is tuition-free for students interested in pursuing education and careers in science and medicine.
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