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OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER PERFORMS FIRST IN UTERO SURGERY IN GULF SOUTH REGION
Correction of Spina Bifida Birth Defect Results in Positive Prognosis at Birth
NEW ORLEANS – Little Colby Boudreaux is moving his legs and feet. While this is something most parents take for granted, for Colby it’s remarkable. He underwent a life-changing surgery at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans to correct the myelomeningocele birth defect, the most serious form of spina bifida… 12 weeks before he was born. During a groundbreaking surgery, Ochsner Medical Center’s fetal surgery team of 18 physicians and nurses operated on the 23-week-old fetus while still in his mother’s uterus, a procedure that…
OCHSNER IMPLANTS FIRST TOTAL ARTIFICIAL HEART IN THE GULF SOUTH REGION
New technology can save lives for those suffering from end-stage bi-ventricular heart failure
NEW ORLEANS – The John Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute (JOHVI) at Ochsner Medical Center has performed the Gulf South Region’s first Total Artificial Heart (TAH) implant. The latest advancement in mechanical heart technology, the Syncardia TAH is the world’s first and only FDA approved device. From Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, Ochsner is the only provider to offer this technology and is one of only 40 sites in the United States certified to implant the artificial heart. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS MEN’S HEALTH EXPO; FREE SCREENINGS OFFERED
WHAT: To celebrate and bring awareness to Men’s Health Month (June), Ochsner Medical Center will host a Men’s Health Expo on June 14th in the Brent House Atrium. The event will offer numerous free health screenings, including: PSA Skin cancer Hearing Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) Additionally, representatives from the following departments will be available to answer questions: Audiology/ENT Cardiology Dermatology Orthopedics Urology Elmwood Fitness Center Nutrition Smoking Cessation Vitamins No appointments are necessary for participation. WHERE: Ochsner Medical Center –…
Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Welcomes New Primary Care Physician
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner welcomes new primary care physician, Mirza Baig, MD, MBBS to its staff. Dr. Baig earned his medical degree from Deccan College of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad, India, and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Louisiana State University-University Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. He is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Baig provides primary medical care ranging from adolescent to adult patients. He is fluent in English, Telugu, Urdu and Hindi. Dr. Baig will be practicing at…
Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Welcomes New Cardiologist to the Community
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank welcomes new cardiologist, Samuel Ferris, MD, FACC to its staff. Dr. Ferris earned his medical degree from Tulane University. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and returned to Tulane to complete his Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases. He is ABIM Certified in Cardiology. Prior to joining Ochsner – West Bank, Dr. Ferris worked as a prominent West Bank cardiologist for over 10 years. He recently resided in Houston, TX where he…
Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute welcomes new Director of Transplant Clinical Research
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Institute welcomes new Director of Transplant Clinical Research, Dr. Natalie Bzowej, to their staff. Dr. Bzowej graduated from the University of Toronto where she obtained her Bachelor and Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy and Medical degrees. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Toronto, Wellesley Hospital followed by a Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship at the University of California – San Francisco. Prior to joining Ochsner, Dr. Bzowej was Director of Clinical Heptology Research for the Liver…
Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Now Utilizing Optical Biopsy to See Cancer
Cellvizio Technology Helps Patients Avoid Unnecessary Surgery
Physicians at Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner are now using optical biopsy during endoscopies to view internal tissues instantaneously and at the microscopic level. Studies have shown that having this cellular view of the lining of the GI tract and lungs can lead to improved detection and provide faster treatment of pre-cancerous conditions and other digestive and respiratory diseases. Ochsner – Kenner is the first under the Ochsner Health System to offer optical biopsy. This new advanced imaging technology, known as Cellvizio, across specialties to…
OCHSNER NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE ACHIEVES LEVEL 4 EPILEPSY CENTER DESIGNATION
NEW ORLEANS – The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) has designated the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute a Level 4 epilepsy center. Level 4 is the NAEC’s highest possible designation. According to the NAEC, Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. A fourth-level center provides the more complex forms of intensive neurodiagnostics monitoring, as well as more extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment. Fourth-level centers also offer…
OCHSNER MARKETING DEPARTMENT WINS NATIONAL BEST IN SHOW AWARD
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner’s new “Connections” marketing campaign received top honors in a national healthcare marketing awards program, receiving the Best in Show award for overall advertising campaign at the 30th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards presented by Healthcare Marketing Report. The Best in Show designation is reserved for overall excellence and breakthrough advertising. Ochsner was the only Louisiana hospital or health system to receive a Best in Show award. According to Healthcare Marketing Report, nearly 4,000 entries were received in this year’s competition, which is…
Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute Hosts Preventative Medicine Community Event
WHAT: The Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute will be hosting a Preventive Medicine Community Event for coaches, athletes, parents, trainers and weekend warriors. Experts will provide preventive care through the promotion of wellness, fitness, performance enhancement and education including: Pre-Participation Physicals – Cost $10.00 / Athlete Physician Presentations Concussion Management Heat Related Injuries Sports Preventive Medicine Physical Therapy Presentations Athletic Trainer Demonstrations Proper Athletic Taping Techniques Elmwood Fitness Center Elmwood Gymnastic Academy Elmwood Sports Performance Health & Wellness New Orleans Saintsations &…
