News Releases

Ochsner Hospital for Children Named a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ by U.S. News & World Report

June 16, 2020

U.S. News introduced the Best Children’s Hospitals rankings in 2007 to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses find the best medical care available. The rankings are the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on pediatric hospitals in the United States. For the fourth year in a row, Ochsner Hospital for Children is the only children’s hospital in Louisiana or Mississippi to receive this prestigious honor.

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COVID-19 Healthcare Hero Discharged from Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner

May 19, 2020

Woullard (age 52) had been working on the frontlines of the pandemic response at St. Charles Parish Hospital before testing positive for COVID-19 in late March.

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Let's Take The Self-Quarantine Seriously

April 1, 2020

While navigating through this unfamiliar territory, Ochsner Health has some tips to help you remain calm while also taking this pandemic seriously.

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Sculpture by Renowned New Orleans Artist Lin Emery Installed at Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson Highway

Dec. 9, 2019

The kinetic sculpture, titled “Gesture,” by New Orleans artist Lin Emery, was dedicated on Wednesday, Dec.4 at the River Road entrance.

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First Children’s Hospital comes to the Northshore

July 8, 2019

In recognition of the excellence the partnership brings to the service district, St. Tammany Parish Hospital announces the naming of its pediatric section, Ochsner Hospital for Children at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.

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Ochsner Hospital for Children Named a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ by U.S. News & World Report in Two Specialties

June 18, 2019

Ochsner Hospital for Children was recognized in two specialties, cardiology and heart surgery and gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, in the new 2019-20 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published online today.

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University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School Announces 2019 Residency Match Day Results

March 15, 2019

The UQ Ochsner Clinical School’s Match Rate is comparable with the national Match Rate for U.S. medical schools. Additionally, 2019 marks the seventh year in a row that UQ Ochsner Clinical School’s Match Rate has been 90% or above.

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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Monroe Medical Center Unveils the Area's First Hybrid OR

March 7, 2019

The new Hybrid OR at the Monroe Medical Center allows the medical team to treat patients needing multiple surgical specialties and diverse imaging in one space.

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Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock Receives 'A' Grade for Patient Safety

Dec. 27, 2018

This designation recognizes efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.

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Feeling Sleepy This Thanksgiving - Don’t Blame the Turkey!

Nov. 20, 2018

The old myth says that eating too much Thanksgiving turkey will cause us to feel sleepy, but that isn’t the case.

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