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OCHSNER HOSTS SECOND DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Expired/Unused Drugs Being Collected For Safe Disposal
NEW ORLEANS – Many homes in South Louisiana have medicine cabinets stocked with expired or unused medications. Ochsner Health System will provide a safe way to dispose of those unneeded medications by supporting the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All controlled, non-controlled and over-the-counter medications will be collected and appropriately disposed of. Syringes and injectables will not be accepted. The National Take Back Initiative was started by the DEA in September of…
HealthGrades Study Names Ochsner One of Nation’s 100 Best
HealthGrades Study Names Ochsner One of Nation’s 100 Best for Four Specialties Including Stroke & Critical Care
Ochsner Ranked Best In Louisiana In Seven Medical Specialties New Orleans, LA (Oct. 18, 2011) – A study released today by HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes, named Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus (both campuses of Ochsner Clinic Foundation) among the Best 100 Hospitals in the Nation in four specialties. Ochsner is the only hospital in Louisiana among the 100 Best for Stroke Care, Gastrointestinal Care, Critical Care and Pulmonary Care. Ochsner’s…
OCHSNER’S TANSEY BREAST CENTER CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SAVING LIVES
Lieselotte Tansey, Donor and Breast Cancer Survivor, Will Attend Event
WHAT: On Thursday, the Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center at Ochsner will celebrate its 10 year anniversary with special guest Lieselotte Tansey at an open house featuring guest speakers, demonstrations, refreshments and door prizes. The Tansey Breast Center was established to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the detection and treatment of breast disease by compassionate and caring specialists. By working in close proximity, surgeons and radiologists foster synergy and efficiency that is unachievable in any other setting. The Breast Center is actively involved in breast cancer…
OCHSNER HEALTH CENTER – BELLE CHASSE INVITES COMMUNITY TO OPEN HOUSE AND FREE SCREENING EVENT
WHAT: Ochsner West Bank invites the residents of Plaquemines and surrounding communities to an open house at our Belle Chasse Health Center! In an area where physician resources traditionally have been scarce, Ochsner’s Health Center offers primary care for patients age 3+ as well as After Hours Urgent Care. Our open house and preventative healthcare event will offer the following: • Flu shots will be available; bring your insurance card • Free screenings: BMI, blood pressure, glucose and nurse consultations • Meet and greet with…
TWENTY-FOUR OCHSNER NURSES NAMED TO “GREAT 100 NURSES OF LOUISIANA”
Ochsner Health System is proud to announce that 24 of our Registered Nurses are among the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana. These exemplary nurses are selected by their peers and patients, based on their concern for humanity, their contribution to the community and the nursing profession.
Ochsner Asks “What’s Your Shade of Pink?”
Ochsner’s October breast cancer awareness campaign asks ‘What’s Your Shade of Pink?’ to find out your level of participation and encourage New Orleanians to get involved! Schedule a mammogram; Educate yourself and your family on breast health; Participate in breast cancer-related events; and Donate to help provide comprehensive care to cancer patients.
Ochsner And Habitat Build Foundations For Families
Total number of volunteers: 49. Total number of hours: 240. Total aches and pains: Immeasurable. Knowing that you helped build a safe, secure home for a family in need: PRICELESS! On September 17 and 24, employees from across the system came together to support and enhance our communities by working with Habitat for Humanity. We worked with the Habitat organizations in Baton Rouge, Slidell, Thibodaux and New Orleans. The volunteers had a great time and helped with everything from laying foundations to building and raising…
Diabetes Support Group Announces Calendar of Events
As part of its continuing effort to assist and educate those in the community with diabetes, Ochsner Health System will host three Diabetes Support Group meetings.
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-NORTH SHORE EARNS RECOGNITION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION
OCHSNER IS A ‘TOP PERFORMER ON KEY QUALITY MEASURES’
Collaboration of clinical teams leads to top performance on quality of care measures SLIDELL – Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore today was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The hospital was recognized based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care and children’s asthma. Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore…
ELMWOOD FITNESS CENTER & VARSITY SPORTS PARTNER TO FOCUS ON CUSTOMER EDUCATION & TRAINING
NEW ORLEANS – Running specialty store Varsity Sports has partnered with Elmwood Fitness Center, making it the fourth location for the nationally-recognized business. More than a shoe store, the new Varsity Sports Elmwood Running & Fitness trains runners through group runs and sponsors area races in addition to educating customers through professional foot and gait analysis and proper shoe fittings. “It’s a natural partnership for us,” said owner Jenni Peters. “Ochsner Health System and Elmwood Fitness Center are focused on health and wellness and that’s…
