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Shelly Dupre, Impact Management Group: shelly@impactmanagement.com, 225-819-1540
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OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM BRINGS CARDIOLOGY CLINIC SERVICES BACK TO NEW ORLEANS EAST
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health System has re-opened clinic services in New Orleans East. The new clinic, called the Ochsner Heart & Vascular Health Center – New Orleans East, offers consultative cardiology services by Dr. Patrick Breaux, Section Head, Consultative Cardiology, and Dr. Gary Rich, FACC. “We're excited to bring cardiology services back to the residents of New Orleans East and the surrounding communities,” said Todd J. Mule, Assistant Vice President, Cardiovascular Services, Ochsner Medical Center. “It is an indication of our commitment to bring…
Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital Expands Services to Include Pain Management
RACELAND – Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital will now offer local pain management services in the Raceland area. Dr. Reda Tolba has joined the hospital’s staff and will provide comprehensive pain management services two days a week. Dr. Tolba completed his residency in anesthesiology followed by a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr.Tolba specializes in a variety of non-invasive and minimally invasive treatment options. He has a special interest in treating a variety of pain conditions including chronic neck…
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
Ochsner Cardiologist Answers This and More at Hello Health Seminar
BATON ROUGE – Congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart no longer functions effectively to meet the body’s needs, impacts thousands of adults. Ochsner Cardiologist Doug Mendoza, MD will discuss this common condition at the next Hello Health seminar on Tuesday, March 5th at noon at Mansur’s on the Boulevard. Cost to attend the lunch is $18 per person and includes lunch. Dr. Mendoza will also discuss the symptoms of congestive heart failure which include: • Shortness of breath • Coughing or wheezing…
Ochsner Medical Center Named One of 100 Hospitals with Great Oncology Programs
Recognition Given by Becker’s Hospital
NEW ORLEANS – Becker's Hospital Review has recognized Ochsner Medical Center on its list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs. Ochsner Medical Center is the only hospital in Louisiana to receive this award. According to Becker's Hospital Review, the selected hospitals are on the cutting edge of cancer treatment, prevention and research. They were selected based on clinical accolades, quality care and contributions to the field of oncology. Hospitals do not and cannot pay to be included on this list. …
OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM COMMUNITY CALENDAR LISTINGS
“HELLO HEALTH” seminars As part of its continued effort to keep the community healthy, Ochsner Health System is hosting a number of events in the month of March for area residents to learn more on specific health issues. March 28, 2013 at 12:00 noon Topic: Varicose Veins Jose Mena, MD (Cardiovascular Surgeon) Dakota Restaurant in Covington 629 North Highway 190 $18 per person March 27, 2013 at 12:00 noon Topic: Protecting yourself from the Sun Ryan Matherne, MD (Dermatology) Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital 4608…
Ochsner Announces Brownie Science Day
Event Seeks to Boost Girls’ Interest in Science
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health System will host its annual Brownie Science in Action! Day and Girl Scouts Science Discovery! Day for Brownie Girl Scout troops throughout the New Orleans metro area. Brownies Science in Action! Day and Girl Scouts Science Discovery! Day Saturday, April 13th 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner, 180 West Esplanade Avenue Throughout the day girls will perform experiments led by Ochsner employee volunteers. The goal of the event is to generate a love of science among…
Ochsner Health Center – Covington Oncology Nurses Achieve 100% Certification
Covington, LA – The complete nursing staff at Ochsner Health Center – Covington’s Infusion Center recently achieved Oncology Nurse Society Certification. To achieve this feat the entire staff underwent rigorous testing on the best practices and treatment methods for providing cancer care. Before the team, which has more than 120 years of combined experience, could even take the test they had to also have significant experience in infusion services. “By design the certification process is extremely challenging to ensure that every nurse achieving certification is…
APOLLINE RESTAURANT EARNS OCHSNER’S EAT FIT NOLA SEAL OF APPROVAL
NEW ORLEANS— Apolline Restaurant, located at 4729 Magazine Street, has teamed up with Ochsner Health System in its effort to offer the healthiest food options to the community. Apolline is proud to announce its partnership in Ochsner’s Eat Fit NOLA program. With the help of Ochsner, Apolline created a special Eat Fit NOLA menu that guests can now request when they eat at the restaurant. Executive Chef Matt Farmer made nutritional adjustments, including less salt or substituting a side item, to a few of the…
Ochsner North Shore Specialists Now Available in One Convenient Slidell Location
SLIDELL – Beginning February 18th several Ochsner North Shore specialists will now provide services in one convenient location in Slidell. The new Ochsner Specialty Health Center – Slidell is located at 1850 Gause Blvd. E. near Ochsner Medical Center – North Shore. The following specialties will now be located in the facility: • Cardiology – Suite 202 • Colon and Rectal Surgery – Suite 101 • Gastroenterology – Suite 202 • General Surgery – Suite 202 • Neurology – Suite 101 • Neurosurgery – Suite…
Do you suffer pain while walking?
Ochsner North Shore Cardiologist Offers Tips on Whether it Could be PVD
SLIDELL – According to the American Heart Association, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) or peripheral arterial disease (PAD), impacts about 8 million Americans. This common condition is manageable and there are ways to reduce your risk. In conjunction with American Heart Month, Ochsner North Shore Cardiologist Jose Silva, MD, FACC offers tips and information on PVD and how you can reduce your risk. Peripheral vascular disease is a condition in which the arteries that carry blood away from the heart become narrowed or clogged resulting in…
