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Ochsner Summer Science Program Opens for 2010 Applicants
Students work hand-in-hand with Scientists and Physicians
NEW ORLEANS - Now in its 4th year, the Ochsner Academic Division's STAR Program is accepting applications for its popular, high school science program featuring actual, hands-on research in a laboratory with medical scientists. This highly successful program has led to over 70% of participating students continuing their studies in medicine-related college programs; so Ochsner is putting the word out early to get students interested in the 2010 STAR program.The STAR program (Science, Technology, Academics and Research) is a free, educational summer camp specifically for…
Tips to Keep Your Holiday Shopping H1N1-Free!
NEW ORLEANS - As the holiday spirit kicks in, most of us will hit the stores for holiday sales and gift ideas, but Ochsner infectious disease experts warn the influenza virus can live on hard surfaces for 2-8 hours; therefore, your favorite stores could be an H1N1 harvest. Ochsner offers some common sense advice for shoppers."Simply walking into a store can be a hazard as the door handle contains germs from everyone who has touched it in the past 8 hours," explains Dr. Katherine Baumgarten,…
Chicken Noodle Soup for Ochsner Baptist Surgery Patients
Ochsner Baptist Sends Patients Home with Comfort Food Care Packages
NEW ORLEANS, LA -Ochsner Baptist Medical Center recently launched a 1,000 cup, "Chicken Noodle Soup Care Package" for its surgery patients, sending patients home with a cup of Ochsner's homemade chicken noodle soup. The time-honored remedy is the perfect accompaniment to the recommended, bland diet immediately following anesthesia and a way for Ochsner Baptist to continue palliative care in patient's homes.Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate, traditional, over-the-counter medical advice and comfort food, and Ochsner's 1,000 cup campaign encourages a speedy recovery. In fact, several…
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…