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How Hurricane Katrina shaped one doctor’s path to medicine

American Medical Association | Aug 28, 2025

Twenty years after the storm’s landfall, Ochsner Health’s Matthew Giglia, MD, reflects on the volunteer experience that helped shape his calling.

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Two Louisiana cities were named U.S. allergy capitals. What to know to manage fall allergies.

NOLA.com | Aug 28, 2025

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America annually ranks U.S. cities to find the allergy capital, from the 100 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas. The rankings included two Louisiana cities. New Orleans took the second-most challenging city for pollen allergies, just behind Wichita, Kansas.

Baton Rouge ranked as the 14th-worst city in the country for allergies.

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Louisiana leads nations in kids with ADHD

KSLA | Aug 28, 2025

Numbers show that some children in Louisiana are faced with more challenges than others across the nation.

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A $45 million sports medicine complex is coming to Saints training facility in Metairie

NOLA.com | Aug 28, 2025

A $45.6 million sports medicine facility is coming to Metairie and will be built next to the Saints and Pelicans training facility, Ochsner Health and the two teams announced.

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Ochsner Lafayette General offers solutions for extra skin and post-weight loss wellness

The Acadiana Advocate | Aug 28, 2025

With more people in Acadiana using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to support their weight loss journeys, many are now reaching a new chapter in their body transformations beyond a number on a scale. With increased confidence that they can keep the weight off, people are turning to plastic and reconstructive surgery to address physical changes that can result from successful weight loss.

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Medical Moment: How excessive screen time impacts kids’ health

Louisiana First | Aug 28, 2025

Too much screen time isn’t just affecting kids physically; it’s taking a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. Pediatricians are now seeing a trend they call “digital distress,” a pattern of emotional and behavioral issues linked to excessive screen use without limits.

Ochsner Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Brittany Landry says families are spending nearly 96 hours each year arguing about screen time.

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Ochsner Announces 2nd Physician Scholar

Biz New Orleans | Aug 28, 2025

As Ochsner Health continues efforts addressing the national and regional physician shortage, it proudly announces that Matthew George, MD, its second Ochsner Physician Scholar, has joined the team on the West Bank. Dr. George joined Ochsner Health Center – Lapalco and Ochsner Health Center – Belle Chasse as an Ochsner family medicine physician, where he hopes to make a positive impact on local public health by lowering local rates of high obesity and chronic conditions, like diabetes. 

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Local doctor finding success with new treatment for concussions

WDSU | Aug 28, 2025

New research suggests that light aerobic exercise can help student-athletes heal faster.

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Ochsner Names Ferber Endowed Chair

Biz New Orleans | Aug 28, 2025

Ochsner Health has announced that Dr. Nneka Ifejika, chief scientific officer, has been named the Ferber Endowed Chair, a three-year role recognizing her leadership in clinical innovation, research, and physician education.

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Young athletes, big risks: How to spot and prevent overuse injuries

Gulf Coast Woman | Aug 28, 2025

For many young athletes, school sports are a year-round commitment. Whether they’re juggling multiple sports or aiming for college athletics, the drive to train often extends far beyond a single season. As more students engage in competitive sports each year, we’re seeing a corresponding rise in overuse injuries.

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