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Ochsner Golden Opportunity Program Announces February Events Calendar

Added on Feb 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General News

Ochsner's Golden Opportunity Program has released the February calendar of events.Road TripThursday, February 4th 10:30 am - 12:00 pmMembers will depart from Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge (I-12 at O'Neal Lane).Go behind the scenes as fire trucks are made at Ferrara and enjoy an out of this world tour at LIGO. Participants will also enjoy lunch at Middendorf's Restaurant. Cost TBD.Call 755-4984 for more information. Diabetes 101Thursday, February 11th and Friday, February 12th 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmOchsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge classroomsDiabetes…

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Expecting?  Learn More about Alternative Birthing Options

Added on Feb 04, 2010 | Filed Under: General News

Ochsner to Offer “Hello Health” Seminar for Parents-to-Be

Ochsner Health System will offer an educational seminar on available birthing options on Thursday, February 18, 2010, beginning at 12pm at Mansur's (5720 Corporate Blvd). Ochsner OB/GYN Ralph Dauterive, MD, and Certified Nurse Midwife Bethanie Genre will present information on birthing options including a more natural approach. Cost to attend is $15, which includes lunch. Those interested in learning more can register for the February Hello Health seminar by calling 1-866-OCHSNER (1-866-624-7637). Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge will celebrate the opening of its new…

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Super Bowl, Super Healthy Survival Guide

Added on Jan 28, 2010 | Filed Under: General News | Video(s)

Ochsner Tips for Travelers, Tourists, and Saints Fans Cheering from Home

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Whether you're hitting the road to Miami or staying home to watch the big game, Ochsner has some healthy tips to help Saints fans celebrate the Super Bowl with their waistlines in mind. Choosing Cuban Cuisine: Louisiana is known for its Cajun cuisine and Miami for its Cuban delicacies. "The typical Cuban meal consists of slow cooked meats and rice, which can be hard on your hips," says Molly Kimball, RD, Elmwood Fitness Center. Molly says, if you're planning on sampling…

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Ochsner Medical Center Only Louisiana Hospital Ranked Top 5% in Nation

Added on Jan 26, 2010 | Filed Under: General News

Nationally Recognized for Outstanding Patient Outcomes by HealthGrades Quality Study

NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Highway, announced today its strong patient outcomes have ranked it among the top 5% in the nation for exceptional care. HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization, analyzed patient outcomes at each of the U.S.'s 5,000 hospitals from 2006-2008 and only 5%, or 269 hospitals, are being recognized with the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical ExcellenceTM award. "This award is a reflection of our mission and the promise we make to our patients every day; to…

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Ochsner Opens EP Lab with Leading Heart Technology

Added on Jan 12, 2010 | Filed Under: General News

Offering the Most Advanced Technologies to Treat Heart’s Electrical Problems

NEW ORLEANS - On January 12, 2010, from 12pm-1pm, the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute will celebrate the opening of one of the most advanced EP Labs in the region at 1514 Jefferson Highway, 3rd Floor Hospital. An EP Lab is a minimally-invasive setting in which studies and procedures of the heart's electrical system, abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias are performed without the need for open heart surgery. Ochsner's EP Labs are equipped with biplane x-ray technology, state-of-the-art rotational angiography, and 3D color mapping. "Few…

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Respiratory Illnesses Flourish in Winter Months

Added on Jan 11, 2010 | Filed Under: General News

It’s cold outside and, in addition to staying warm; you need to take precautions to avoid respiratory infections…

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Ochsner to Purchase NorthShore Regional Medical Center

Added on Jan 08, 2010 | Filed Under: General News

Expand Care for Growing Population and Become Regional Draw for Medical Services

SLIDELL, LA - The private, not-for-profit Ochsner Health System today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase NorthShore Regional Medical Center (NSRMC), the ambulatory surgery center and several pieces of property on which the facility is located in Slidell, Louisiana. The projected closing date is April 1, 2010: this purchase will expand Ochsner Health System to eight hospitals in Southeast Louisiana. The medical staff will remain "open," which is consistent with how the facility operates today. In 2009, Tenet Healthcare Corporation announced their…

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Toy Safety; It’s on Everyone’s Wish List this Season

Added on Dec 14, 2009 | Filed Under: General News

Choose New Toys Wisely and Maintain Older Toys

NEW ORLEANS - When you're making your list this year, be sure to check it twice for safety when purchasing toys for young children. Ochsner reminds everyone to read safety labels and follow appropriate age guidelines when buying this year's must-have toy. A few of the most dangerous hazards include those with small removable parts or marbles, magnets and balloons. First and foremost, before purchasing a toy, Ochsner Pediatrician Dr. Judy Moreau, advises parents to research the toy's safety and then choose wisely keeping the…

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Heart Failure Care Recognized at Ochsner – West Bank

Added on Dec 11, 2009 | Filed Under: General News

OMC-WB Receives American Heart Association Silver Performance Award

NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus has been recognized as one of only six hospitals in the state for its exceptional care in treating heart failure patients with the American Heart Association's (AHA) Get With The Guidelines SM Silver Performance Achievement Award. This award recognizes commitment, success, and higher standard of patient care. According to the AHA, an estimated 5.7 million Americans are living with heart failure, and 670,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Hospitals receiving Get With The Guidelines…

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Blood and Organ Donations a Dire Need during the Holidays

Added on Dec 10, 2009 | Filed Under: General News | Video(s)

Ochsner Transplant Patients Celebrate the Gift of Life

NEW ORLEANS - Sometimes the perfect gift is giving of yourself and, as of April 2009, over 1.6 million Louisiana residents were registered organ donors. Unfortunately, those statistics become particularly important this time  of year, when accidents increase and many regular blood donors bypass their monthly donation for festivities. Ochsner is encouraging the public to make the time to donate blood and become a registered organ donor; holiday gifts that cost nothing but have a huge impact in the lives of many people. Witness the…

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