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As an Ochsner patient currently being treated for MS, Harrison knows the challenges of living with MS. As president of the nonprofit MS Warriors for a Cause, she works to provide aid, support, and education for MS patients.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansA newborn intensive care unit is probably the last place a lot of people would want to spend their holidays, but to help make that situation a little easier, Santa Claus made a visit to the NICU at Ochsner Lafayette General this week.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KLFYBecause getting your vaccine or booster now - won't offer you protection until after the new year — health experts recommend everyone get a COVID test before coming together with large groups of people.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVIf the pandemic has taught us anything, it's the importance of life. For some, that means helping and giving back in ways that have an impact on everyone around us. For one local woman it means overcoming her biggest fear to save as many lives as possible.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WWL-TVTis the season for joy, family, and COVID-19 precautions. “We do know that Omicron is circulating in our community,” said Dr. Katherine Baumgarten, Medical Director of Infection Control and Prevention at Ochsner Health.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudThe New Orleans physician who leads Ochsner's global medical education was preparing to return to Haiti just days after the explosion. He has led the health system's efforts in his home country, providing medical and humanitarian aid to there.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WDSUIt’s no secret that most kids are not big fans of needles. However, it’s important that children complete or catch up with routine immunization doses they may have missed during the pandemic. There are several steps parents can take before, during and after a child’s visit to prevent meltdowns and calm fears.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Nola.comOchsner Baton Rouge has opened a pediatric super-clinic inside Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove. The first child was seen inside the super-clinic on the morning of November 11.
The new space covers approximately 18,000 square feet and nearly the entire fifth floor of the building. Pediatricians and specialists are under one roof, meaning parents will spend less time in traffic.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateEven Health, a mental wellness company partnered with Ochsner Health to support employee wellbeing, has launched its Blue Holiday initiative that provides curated resources for the season, including a series of live moderator-led group sessions, recordings, articles and playlists.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansOchsner Health officials will host a Facebook Live discussion on the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the efficacy of boosters on Dec. 17 starting at 11 a.m. The discussion panel will include infectious disease specialist Dr. Katherine Baumgarten, medical director, infection control and prevention, and Chief Medical Officer Robert Hart.
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