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“Cancer care is about so much more than just treating the cancer,” says Dr. Burke “Jay” Brooks, chairman of Ochsner’s Department of Hematology/Oncology. “We have two state-of-the-art cancer centers in Baton Rouge and a dedicated surgical suite for skin cancer treatment. Patients get excellent cancer treatment, but then it goes beyond that at Ochsner.”
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudThe longtime Shreveport respiratory therapist who underwent a double lung transplant has been released from the hospital.
Byron Bolanos was discharged from Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona Wednesday, where he underwent a double lung transplant due to complications from COVID-19.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON ArkLaTexOchsner Health wants parents and guardians to look out for potential toy hazards this holiday season. Dr. Ian Zlatkiss shared some steps and recommendations to keep children safe from dangerous toys.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WDSUWhile there haven’t been any Omicron cases found in the U.S. or in Louisiana yet, Ochsner Health — Louisiana’s largest health care system — asked residents to start preparing for the variant during a Tuesday press briefing.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Louisiana IlluminatorOver the last two years, we have all made maintaining our health and well-being a priority. ESSENCE® and the Louisiana Department of Health are helping to move our communities forward by spreading the word about the COVID-19 vaccination.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Essence MagazineOn Tuesday, Ochsner Health will be holding a briefing about the newest COVID-19 variant and the flu.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudSt. Charles Parish Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a designation that recognizes efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Herald GuideAs Thanksgiving approaches, Ochsner Health and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana are helping residents of southeast Louisiana access nutritious food and a little joy this holiday season. The two organizations joined forces over several days last week to hand out Thanksgiving-style hot meals, shelf-stable and fresh groceries, and small holiday gifts to families in several regions severely impacted by Hurricane Ida.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansDuring a recent interview, Dr. Girgrah discussed the impact of low vaccination rates, Hurricane Ida and physician burnout, and how Ochsner continues to focus on the well-being of its workforce.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON American Medical AssociationOchsner Blood Banks are encouraging donations and as a gesture of appreciation, donors through Nov. 24 will receive a $15 voucher for a Thanksgiving turkey at Rouses.
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