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Transplanting Hope

New partnership between Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center to bring revolutionary cancer care to Baton Rouge, southeast Louisiana

The Advocate | Jul 9, 2023

In a collaboration sparked by shared values and a dedication to multidisciplinary patient care, Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center have embarked on an official agreement that aims to enhance cancer treatment outcomes and expand access to cutting-edge therapies for patients in Baton Rouge and the southeast Louisiana region.

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Ochsner Blood Bank onsite July fighting against blood shortage

WGNO | Jul 7, 2023

Staff will focus on collecting blood platelets and type O red cells throughout the Louisiana Southeast Region. The blood donations go directly to the Ochsner Blood Bank, which supports over 70 percent of Ochsner’s blood needs for patients at Ochsner hospitals.

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Ochsner Health Blazes a Trail to Better Malnutrition Diagnosis with Junum

Yahoo | Jul 5, 2023

Junum, an innovative digital health company, today announced that Ochsner Health will integrate the Junum MalnutritionCDS™ clinical support solution with its Epic EHR. The technology innovation partnership aims to help Ochsner clinicians identify and diagnose malnutrition within their existing workflows for better patient care.

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SOLID FOUNDATIONS: BATON ROUGE OCHSNER DISCOVERY SCHOOL’S APPROACH TO POSITIVITY

225 Magazine | Jul 3, 2023

First, BROD organizes staff development sessions designed to empower teachers to offer students a solid academic foundation for lifelong learning via cutting-edge educational technology. During these sessions, teachers and staff become acquainted with the school’s culture and expectations. By investing in this onboarding process, Discovery School aims to fully equip teachers before the school year begins.

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Ochsner readies senior clinic in Jefferson Parish, in latest sign of an aging population

The Advocate | Jun 30, 2023

Ochsner Health is spending more than $2.8 million converting a former Gordon's home decor store in Metairie into a specialty clinic for older people, its third stand-alone effort to improve services to the aging population of a state graying faster than the rest of the country.

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Ochsner Health The Red Tie Affair

My New Orleans | Jun 30, 2023

The benefit at Windsor Court on March 24 featured entertainment by D’Play, food and drinks catered by The Windsor Court, a wine spin featuring selections curated by Meredith Griffin of decantU and additional ways for guests to support cardiology care at Ochsner.

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Q&A: Eye care providers must educate patients on protecting their eyes during summer

Healio | Jun 29, 2023

Healio also spoke with Breanne B. McGhee, OD, FAAO, a primary care and pediatric optometrist at Ochsner Health in New Orleans and assistant professor and clinical adjunct at Pacific University College of Optometry, who shared recommendations she gives her patients.

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THE EXEC: OCHSNER HEALTH'S NEW CFO TALKS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS AND ENSURING FINANCIAL STABILITY IN 2024

Healthleaders Media | Jun 29, 2023

In an exclusive interview with HealthLeaders, Ochsner Health's new CFO discusses his plans for the organization's financial future.

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'The digital health landscape has gotten crowded': How Ochsner Digital Medicine stands out

Becker's Hospital Review | Jun 27, 2023

According to the Validation Institute, the program from New Orleans-based Ochsner Health can save hypertension patients $204 per month and Type 2 diabetes patients $163 monthly. The nonprofit analyzed insurance claims from the program, comparing them to a control group.

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Validation Institute Confirms Savings from Ochsner Digital Medicine

Biz New Orleans | Jun 26, 2023

“The Validation Institute has recognized what our clients and thousands of Ochsner Digital Medicine members know – this digital platform empowers members and saves money, which is achieved through managing their chronic conditions and working toward their health goals,” said Dan Shields, vice president for corporate accounts with Ochsner Digital Medicine. “What differentiates our program is the care team approach of a health coach and licensed clinician assigned to each member. This allows our solution to address not only the necessary lifestyle changes, but also the ability to adjust medication appropriately to completely manage the member’s condition. The result is better outcomes than traditional care.”

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