Latest news from Ochsner Health on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/ochsner-children-s-announces-new-ceo-dana-bledsoe/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-children-s-announces-new-ceo-dana-bledsoe/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:20:46 EST Ochsner Children's proudly announces the selection of Dana Bledsoe as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 18. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-health-hospitals-and-partners-receive-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-patient-safety/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-health-hospitals-and-partners-receive-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-patient-safety/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:35:06 EST Leapfrog assigns general hospitals across the country grades based on more than 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-accountable-care-network-saves-medicare-30-million-ranks-in-top-11-for-quality-and-top-3-in-access-to-care/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-accountable-care-network-saves-medicare-30-million-ranks-in-top-11-for-quality-and-top-3-in-access-to-care/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:35:47 EST For the eighth consecutive year, Louisiana's largest accountable care organization has achieved top-ranking results in both clinical performance and healthcare savings. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-transplant-institute-among-site-collaborators-in-new-england-journal-of-medicine-hiv-to-hiv-kidney-transplant-study/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-transplant-institute-among-site-collaborators-in-new-england-journal-of-medicine-hiv-to-hiv-kidney-transplant-study/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:35:58 EST The article, Safety of Kidney Transplantation from Donors with HIV, details findings supporting HIV-to-HIV kidney transplants as safe and just as effective as those using organs from donors without HIV. Ochsner Health /articles/apixaban-vs-aspirin-in-patients-with-cancer-and-cryptogenic-stroke/?sc=rsin /articles/apixaban-vs-aspirin-in-patients-with-cancer-and-cryptogenic-stroke/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:05:36 EST The ARCADIA study was a multicenter, double-blind, randomized clinical trial conducted between 2017 and 2020. Ochsner Health /articles/unlocking-better-outcomes-for-adults-with-congenital-heart-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/unlocking-better-outcomes-for-adults-with-congenital-heart-disease/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:02 EST A recent publication in JAMA Network Open helps to shed light on the quality of life and health outcomes among adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) through critical findings from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI) registry. Ochsner Health pediatric cardiologist and adult congenital heart specialist, Thomas Young, MD, is a contributing author for the publication. Ochsner Health /articles/frailty-scores-predict-outcomes-in-stroke-patients-after-urgent-carotid-procedures/?sc=rsin /articles/frailty-scores-predict-outcomes-in-stroke-patients-after-urgent-carotid-procedures/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:35:55 EST An innovative study by Dr. Hernan Bazan at Ochsner Health and colleagues reveals how frailty assessments can accurately predict outcomes in urgent carotid artery interventions for stroke patients. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-children-s-hospital-named-no-1-hospital-for-kids-in-louisiana-for-fourth-consecutive-year/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-children-s-hospital-named-no-1-hospital-for-kids-in-louisiana-for-fourth-consecutive-year/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:30:06 EST For the fourth year running, Ochsner Children's Hospital upholds its position as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana according to the 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital rankings by U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ & World Report. Ochsner Health /articles/a-decade-of-healthcare-teamwork-st-charles-parish-hospital-commemorates-10th-anniversary-of-ochsner-health-partnership2/?sc=rsin /articles/a-decade-of-healthcare-teamwork-st-charles-parish-hospital-commemorates-10th-anniversary-of-ochsner-health-partnership2/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:05:56 EST The partnership, originally established in September 2014, continues to represent a commitment to bringing locally accessible healthcare services to the community. Ochsner Health /articles/mary-deynoodt-named-ceo-of-ochsner-baptist/?sc=rsin /articles/mary-deynoodt-named-ceo-of-ochsner-baptist/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:05:22 EST Mary Deynoodt has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Baptist, located at 2700 Napolean Ave. in New Orleans. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-health-and-next-op-celebrate-veteran-workforce-milestone/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-health-and-next-op-celebrate-veteran-workforce-milestone/?sc=rsin Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:05:04 EST In 2022, NextOp and Ochsner joined forces to simplify military hiring in the healthcare sector, aiming to bridge the gap between military service and civilian healthcare careers. Ochsner Health and NextOp proudly announce a milestone achievement of successfully hiring more than 300 veterans. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-health-recognized-for-innovation-with-himss-davies-award/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-health-recognized-for-innovation-with-himss-davies-award/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:05:13 EST This prestigious validation recognizes the innovative use of technology to drive better patient care across all 46 hospitals and 390 clinics within the Ochsner system throughout the Gulf Coast region. Ochsner Health /articles/beth-walker-named-ceo-of-ochsner-medical-center-new-orleans/?sc=rsin /articles/beth-walker-named-ceo-of-ochsner-medical-center-new-orleans/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:05:24 EST Beth Walker has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, located at 1514 Jefferson Highway in New Orleans. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-health-named-to-2024-best-workplaces-in-health-care-list-by-fortune-media-and-great-place-to-work/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-health-named-to-2024-best-workplaces-in-health-care-list-by-fortune-media-and-great-place-to-work/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:05:18 EST Ochsner is included in the large company category and honored as one of the best companies to work for in the country. The Best Workplaces in Health Care award is based on an analysis of survey responses from over 185,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified(tm) companies in the healthcare industry. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-welcomes-new-orthopedic-hand-surgeon-to-baton-rouge/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-welcomes-new-orthopedic-hand-surgeon-to-baton-rouge/?sc=rsin Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:05:13 EST Dr. Tyson Garon specializes in treating arthritis, cysts, tumors, ligament injuries, overuse conditions, fractures, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and De Quervain's disease, among other conditions. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-health-named-to-newsweek-s-america-s-greatest-workplaces-for-parents-families-for-the-second-consecutive-year/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-health-named-to-newsweek-s-america-s-greatest-workplaces-for-parents-families-for-the-second-consecutive-year/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:05:13 EST A large-scale employer study based on more than 693,000 company reviews was conducted to determine the 2024 list of honorees. Ochsner received a five-star rating in the large-size company category. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-digital-medicine-elevates-program-with-a-focus-on-total-cardiometabolic-health/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-digital-medicine-elevates-program-with-a-focus-on-total-cardiometabolic-health/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:05:50 EST Ochsner Digital Medicine is announcing an added capability to its cardiometabolic solution: comprehensive weight management care. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-digital-medicine-teams-up-with-amerihealth-caritas-louisiana-to-improve-treatment-of-hypertension-type-2-diabetes/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-digital-medicine-teams-up-with-amerihealth-caritas-louisiana-to-improve-treatment-of-hypertension-type-2-diabetes/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:05:35 EST Ochsner Digital Medicine has teamed up with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana to offer digital medicine services to the health plan's members. Utilizing remote patient management (RPM), Ochsner Digital Medicine and AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana will work together to help members with certain chronic conditions better manage their health and improve their quality of life. Ochsner Health /articles/twelve-ochsner-health-hospitals-recognized-for-efforts-to-improve-outcomes-for-americans-with-heart-disease-and-stroke/?sc=rsin /articles/twelve-ochsner-health-hospitals-recognized-for-efforts-to-improve-outcomes-for-americans-with-heart-disease-and-stroke/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:05:38 EST Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. Ochsner Health /articles/ochsner-health-welcomes-mary-claire-curet-md-as-first-ochsner-physician-scholar/?sc=rsin /articles/ochsner-health-welcomes-mary-claire-curet-md-as-first-ochsner-physician-scholar/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:05:56 EST Ochsner Health is excited to announce that Mary Claire Curet, MD, is joining the team at St. Martinville Family Medicine, an Ochsner primary care practice. Dr. Curet, a native of New Iberia, is the first Ochsner Physician Scholar and brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to her community. Ochsner Health