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Amy Delaney: adelaney@ochsner.org, 225-236-5538
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Ochsner Only LA Hospital Named Among Top 5 in Nation for Superior Patient Outcomes
HealthGrades Bestows Distinction for Third Year in a Row
NEW ORLEANS – HealthGrades, the nation's most trusted source of healthcare provider information, has named Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus (both campuses of Ochsner Clinic Foundation) Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence™ for the third year in a row. This prestigious distinction places Ochsner among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance – and the only hospitals in Louisiana to receive the award. In addition, in October a HealthGrades study of quality metrics rated Ochsner Medical Center and…
Warner L. Thomas, President & COO Named 2012 Chair of AHA’s Section for Health Care Systems
WASHINGTON (January 4, 2012) – Warner L. Thomas, president and COO, Ochsner Health System in New Orleans is the 2012 chair of the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Section for Health Care Systems, a constituency section representing health systems across the country that provide guidance in AHA’s policy development and governance. Thomas will lead a 24-person governing council of health leaders during the year, as the AHA continues to address key legislative and regulatory challenges on the horizon and support hospitals as they strive to work…
Yvens G. Laborde, MD Wins the 2011 Alpha Phi Alpha
Ochsner Business Announcement Ochsner Health System is proud to announce that Yvens G. Laborde, MD, Regional Medical Director, OMC-West Bank Campus, won the 2011 Alpha Phi Alpha Community Service Award. Dr. Laborde was nominated for his response to the Haiti Relief efforts and unsung community service as a member of Ochsner Health System and was honored by the New Orleans Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for his dedication to the community and service ideals of the fraternity. Alpha Phi Alpha is the first Inter-Collegiate…
Ochsner North Shore Golden Opportunity Program Announces the February Events Calendar
Ochsner’s Golden Opportunity Program has released the February 2012 calendar of events for the North Shore region. Covington Coffee with Christie Wednesday, February 1st 10:00 am – 11:00 am Ochsner Health Center – Covington, 2nd floor conference room Enjoy your morning coffee with your GO friends. Food Bank donations will be accepted. Call 985-875-2799 to RSVP. Slidell Coffee with Christie Monday, February 6th 1:00 pm Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore, 100 Medical Center Drive, Camellia/Azalea Rooms Enjoy a relaxing afternoon cup of coffee with…
Ochsner Announces February Family Birthing Center Class Schedule
Ochsner’s Family Birthing Center has released the February class schedule. Breastfeeding Support Group Meeting February 6th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Meetings are led by moms and offer the opportunity to share stories and tips. Childbirth Classes February 7th 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Part I February 14th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Part II February 21st 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Part III Saturday, February 18th - The entire three part series is offered in a one day session. 8:00 am – 3:30 pm…
Ochsner Baton Rouge Golden Opportunity Program Announces February Events Calendar
Ochsner’s Golden Opportunity Program has released the February 2012 calendar of events. GO Road Trip: Degas House and Old New Orleans Rum Distillery Tours Tuesday, February 14 Depart Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge at 8:00 am and return at 5:00 pm. Cost is $65.00 per person and includes bus transportation, brunch and tours of the Degas House and rum distillery. Call 755-4984 to RSVP. Movie Review: The Vow Thursday, February 16 10:00 am Grand Cinema Theater – 15365 George O’Neal Road Meet at Grand…
OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM LAUNCHES LINE OF PRIVATE-LABEL VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS
OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM LAUNCHES LINE OF PRIVATE-LABEL VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS Vitamins Are Available to Public at OchsnerVitamins.com NEW ORLEANS – When choosing vitamins, how do you determine which ones to buy? Do you know which vitamins you should be taking and how they interact with medication you currently take? Do you choose the brand by the manufacturer with the highest quality ingredients or do you just select the best deal available? To help break through the confusion, Ochsner Health System today announced its debut of…
OCHSNER CEO PATRICK J. QUINLAN, MD, NAMED ONE OF 2011 “HEALTHLEADERS 20”
NEW ORLEANS – HealthLeaders Magazine annually selects 20 individuals across the country who are changing healthcare for the better – known as the “HealthLeaders 20.” Ochsner Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Patrick J. Quinlan, our Chief Executive Officer, has been named one of these 20 leaders who is playing a crucial role in making the healthcare industry better. Quinlan’s profile highlights Ochsner’s Change the Kids, Change the FutureTM program which is an integrated approach in our schools that encompasses education and lifestyle…
Santa’s Sleigh to Make a Cyber-Stop at Ochsner Medical Center
Live from the North Pole, Santa Will Beam in to Visit Hospitalized Children Too Sick to Visit Him
WHAT: Santa Conducts Video Calls from the North Pole with Ochsner Pediatric Patients WHEN: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Friday, December 16, 2011 WHERE: Please contact Stafford Scott upon arrival at 504-952-3641 for escort Ochsner Medical Center – Pediatrics Unit 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA HOW: Cisco Systems’ “Santa Connection Program” enables hospitalized children to remotely connect and communicate with Santa using Cisco’s video collaboration technologies. Christmas and Santa Claus go hand-in-hand for children around the world. But often those who…
OCHSNER’S IT DEPARTMENT NAMED ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST BY HEALTHCARE IT NEWS
NEW ORLEANS – As part of the Healthcare IT News first annual “2011 Where to Work: Best Hospital IT Departments,” Ochsner ranked 5th of ten hospitals in the Large Hospitals category (351+ beds). Overall, 179 hospitals were nominated for "Where to Work: Best Hospital IT Departments” and 25 were honored. Employees graded their IT departments across seven categories: day-to-day work, IT team, management, hospital leadership, workplace culture, training and development and compensation. Read the highlight on our IT department at this link.
