- In 1939, Dr. Alton Ochsner made the first discovery between tobacco and lung cancer
- Founded in 1942, Ochsner became the first major multi-specialty group practice in the Gulf South
- One of the "Big Six" clinics multi-disciplinary, group practices in the nation
- A non-profit, academic, multi-specialty, healthcare delivery system dedicated to patient care, research and education
- Includes seven hospitals more than 35 neighborhood health centers located throughout Southeast Louisiana
- Over 11,000 employees system wide, 600 physicians in 80 medical specialties and subspecialties
- One of the largest, non-university based physician training centers in the U.S. with over 375 medical residents in 2006 and over 400 allied health students
- Internationally recognized leader in cardiac care
- Nationally recognized, technology-driven Emergency Department
- Leading research institution in gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes and hypertension
- Only Gulf South, Medicare-approved heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas transplant center
Ochsner Specialized Health Centers
Ochsner Cancer Institute Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute Ochsner Medical Center for Children (in patient) Ochsner Children's Health Center (ambulatory) Ochsner Sports Medicine Center Ochsner Center for Digestive Disorders Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute Ochsner Lieselotte Tansey Breast CenterAdditional Accomplishments
- Ochsner Medical Center located at 1514 Jefferson Highway achieved Magnet nursing status in 2003 and again in 2008
- Named an "Employer of Choice" in a national survey of hospitals
- Named a "Best Employer for Workers over 50" by AARP in 2005, 2006 and 2007
- Voted "Best Place to Work" by New Orleans' CityBusiness Magazine in 2005, 2006 and 2007
- Named by American Hospital Association's "Most Wired" list in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
- Named by U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital in 2007 and several previous years
