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New Orleans Region:
Amiee Goforth: agoforth@ochsner.org, 504-842-4303
Sarah Elizabeth Falanga: sfalanga@ochsner.org, 504-842-6453
Baton Rouge - North Shore Region:
Amy Delaney: adelaney@ochsner.org, 225-236-5538
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Ochsner St. Anne Hosts FREE, Diabetes Education Day featuring Chef John Wright
Nutritional Tips, Cooking Demonstration, Wound Care, Holiday Tips
Ochsner Nephrologists Recognized for Excellent Patient Care by National Dialysis Center
Ochsner Nephrologists Dr. Fred Husserl and Dr. Pierre Blemur, who serve as local medical directors of two Fresenius Medical Center - Ochsner dialysis units, have been recognized for their excellence in patient care with the Gold Level - Fresenius Medical Care (FMC) Centers of Excellence Award.
November 1-30, Ochsner Exhibits Cancer Patient’s Art Work
Lilly Oncology On Canvas Displayed at Ochsner Medical Center – Jefferson Highway
New Orleans Saints Visit Patients at Ochsner Medical Center
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, three New Orleans Saints Players, #6 Thomas Morstead, #21 Mike Bell, and #74 Jermon Bushrod visited Ochsner Medical Center's Pediatric Unit and Chemotherapy Infusion Center. Geaux Saints!
New Orleans Hornets Visit Ochsner Medical Center Pediatric Unit
New Orleans - On Monday, October 19, 2009, two New Orleans Hornets players kicked off their week with a visit to Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans' Pediatric Unit. New Orleans Hornets Guard Morris Peterson and Center, Hilton Armstrong, distributed toys, books and T-shirts to patients as part of the National Basketball Association's Week of Service. Photos of Monday's events are featured below:
Halloween Tips to Fight Childhood Obesity and H1N1
Healthy, Fun, and Germ-Fighting Halloween Alternatives
NEW ORLEANS - Halloween conjures up images of pumpkin buckets of overflowing candy, door-to-door trick-or-treating, and costumed children. But with the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and the spread of H1N1, many parents are looking for a more health-conscious way to celebrate the ghoulish holiday. Ochsner offers the following tips for a health-conscious, yet fun-filled, Halloween: Healthy "Treats":"Sugarless gum, pre-packaged cheese and crackers, trail mix, nuts, corn nuts, granola bars, small bags of pretzels or popcorn, goldfish cracker packages, individual hot chocolate packages and raisins…
Ochsner Administers H1N1 Vaccine Injections, Based on CDC and LA-DHH Recommendations
Ochsner Offers 2009 H1N1 Injections (shot)
NEW ORLEANS - Today, Tuesday, October 20, Ochsner Health System locations in southeast Louisiana will begin offering the 2009 H1N1 injections to our patients based on recommendations by the CDC and State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LA DHH) through scheduled physician appointments. Due to the limited vaccines available at this time, the CDC and LA DHH recommend initial vaccines be given to the following populations: Children ages 6 months to 4 years of age Pregnant women Front line healthcare workers Household contacts…
36 Ochsner Nurses Named in 2009’s “Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana”
NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health System is proud to announce that 36 of its Registered Nurses are among the top 100 brightest in Louisiana. Three dozen Ochsner nurses will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the profession at the Great 100 Nurses Celebration on October 28th. Ochsner's nursing staff has a history of acknowledgments by the Great 100 Nurses Foundation for their commitment to patient care, including:- 2009: 36 nurses- 2008: 39 nurses- 2007: 33 nurses- 2006: 25 nurses "This prestigious award is a…
2009 Alton Ochsner Award Relating Smoking and Disease
NEW ORLEANS, LA - The Selection Committee for the 2009 Alton Ochsner Award Relating Smoking and Disease is pleased to announce the selection of its 24th Annual Award to Steven A. Belinsky, PhD. Dr. Belinsky is the Director of the Lung Cancer Program, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, Co-Director of the Cancer Epidemiology and Control Program for the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins University Lung SPORE. Dr. Belinsky received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University…
Ochsner Hosts Family Fundraiser
Party-4-Peds to Benefit Pediatrics
Event Features Live Auction for Two Suite Tickets for the upcoming Miley Cyrus Concert to be held in New Orleans on October 20, 2009