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.
Ochnser is moving forward with plans to open a senior-focused clinic in the former Pearson’s Luggage and Gifts on Jefferson Highway, and filed a $2.2 million permit on Thursday for renovations.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Baton Rouge Business ReportTo support those wanting to enter the nursing profession, Ochsner launched its Ochsner Nurse Scholars Program last year as part of Ochsner’s Healthy State commitment to invest $30 million over 10 years in workforce development programs. The Ochsner Nurse Scholars Program awarded tuition support to 136 nursing students in 2021, about 40 percent of whom are Ochsner employees.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Nola.comThe grant program, created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will help support New Orleans-based Ochsner Health’s Connected Health telehealth services that provide care to pregnant mothers and patients with diabetes and hypertension.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationToday is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, which serves as a reminder that while many advancements have been made in the treatment of heart valve disease, not all patients have been able to take advantage of them.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON HealioAll women should know their heart disease risk factors, said Dr. Salima Qamruddin, a cardiologist with Ochsner Health. Some of these factors, such as increasing age and family history, cannot be changed. However, other risk factors such as high cholesterol can be modified with lifestyle changes or medication. Dr. Qamruddin noted that high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy can increase heart disease risk, so women should be mindful and talk about these issues with their physician.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Nola.comDoctors are calling this a “breakthrough solution” - an alternative to rotator cuff surgery. The InSpace balloon implant was cleared by the FDA last summer, with the first surgery in the southern region being completed in Southwest Louisiana.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KPLC-TVA pelvic floor specialist at Ochsner addressed the issue of urination, and provided tips on the healthiest way to go. Tips include how to use a public toilet in the most hygienic way, while also pointing out things not to do, like hovering over the toilet or 'power peeing.'
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WDSUFebruary is Heart Awareness Month, and two local cardiologists have devoted their lives to strengthening their patients' hearts.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVBaton Rouge has introduced the newest little lives to come into the world. Meet Na’Layia and Evelyn, the babies born on Valentine’s Day.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudThe Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency says there are 2,000 people in the state waiting for a life-saving organ donation. And on Valentine's Day, a man who never thought he'd need a new heart, is telling his story about why being a donor is so important.
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