Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateStaff 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WGNOJunum, 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON YahooFirst, 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON 225 MagazineOchsner 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateThe 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON My New OrleansHealio 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON HealioIn an exclusive interview with HealthLeaders, Ochsner Health's new CFO discusses his plans for the organization's financial future.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Healthleaders MediaAccording 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.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Becker's Hospital Review“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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