Clinical Excellence, Training, Awards

  • Only Gulf South, Medicare-approved transplant center for heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas
  • Internationally recognized leader in cardiac care
  • Named in "100 Top Hospitals for Quality Cardiovascular Care" by Thomson Reuters in 2008
  • Leading research in gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes and hypertension
  • Nationally recognized, technology-driven Emergency Department
  • Recognized for exceptional care in treating stroke patients (2008, 2009)
  • One of 10 community oncology practices to receive ASCO Clinical Trials Award for improving cancer care in 2008
  • Designated with Magnet Recognition Status, the highest national award for nursing excellence
  • One of the largest, non-university based physician training centers in the U.S.
  • With more than 11,000 employees system-wide, the largest private employer in the region
  • More than 200 medical residents in 18 Ochsner-sponsored programs
  • More than 800 medical student months in 2008
  • More than 900 nursing students in 2008
  • More than 400 allied health students
  • More than 750 physicians representing over 90 specialties and subspecialties
  • Named in U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for ENT in 2007 and ENT, Heart & Heart Surgery and Urology in 2009
  • Named to the American Hospital Association's "Most Wired" list (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
  • For thirteen straight years, named "Consumer's Choice" by New Orleans residents among area hospitals
  • Named "100 Best Companies to Work For 2005" by Fortune Magazine
  • Named "Best Place to Work" by New Orleans CityBusiness (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
  • AARP's Best Place to Work (2005, 2006, 2007)