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Ochsner’s Electronic Medical Records Receive CCHIT Certification
Locally Developed Software Complies with Updated U.S. Certification Criteria
Ochsner Health System is one of only three organizations in the U.S. to receive national certification for its non-commercial Electronic Health Records (EHR), which enables Ochsner physicians to better coordinate patient care. The Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology (CCHIT®) announced that the Ochsner Clinical Workstation (OCW) is CCHIT Certified® and meets the Commission’s ambulatory Electronic Health Records criteria for 2007. CCHIT is the Recognized Certification Body in the U.S. for health information technology products. “Ochsner’s CCHIT certification means that our patients’ medical…
Ochsner’s Seven Louisiana Hospitals Prepare for Potential Storms
NEWORLEANS– Lessons learned have led to upgraded preparations and additional safeguards as Ochsner Health System braces its seven southeast Louisianahospitals for the 2009 hurricane season. These safeguards have been implemented to further ensure patient safety, provide for hospital staff who will be housed at the facilities, and further utilize the system’s regional hospital locations for immediate patient transport should the need arise. “As with any hurricane season, we prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Our top priority is the safety of our…
Ochsner Hosts “Mommy-To-Be” Expo on the West Bank
Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus & NOLA Baby Magazine Partner to Educate New Moms
HARVEY, LA - On Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 11am-2pm, Ochsner will host a FREE Mommy-To-Be Expo at Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus, 2500 Belle Chasse Highway. When its time to welcome your new baby, moms and dads want to be close to their physician, so Ochsner is inviting West Bank future mom's to tour the OMC-West Bank Campus Labor and Delivery suites and Mother-Baby Units, along with the latest baby accessories by local vendors. "Ochsner's goal is to invite our neighbors and…
Ochsner Welcomes STAR Program Class of 2009
Academic Division Expands Summer Science Program to More Students
NEW ORLEANS -Every summer, the Ochsner Academic Division welcomes 12 students into a six-week intensive program designed to give high school students who excel in science an opportunity to participate in hands-on scientific research in a laboratory setting with research scientists. This year, the STAR program, which stands for Science, Technology, Academics and Research and is a free, educational summer camp, was expanded to high school students from schools in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany, Plaquemines and St. Charles parishes. Only students who have demonstrated an…
Ochsner St. Anne Offers Bone Mineral Density Scans
Determine Your Risk before Bones are Broken
RACELAND, LA – Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland has installed a bone mineral density scanner from Lunar Prodigy Advance by General Electric. “We’re pleased to be one of the first in the area to offer this new technology for our patients,” says John Flannery, Director of Radiology at Ochsner St. Anne. Years ago, the only time osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become more fragile and more likely to break, could be detected…
Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus Receives 2008 Hospital Quality Award
HARVEY, LA - Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus recently received the Gold Level 2008 Louisiana Health Care Review (LHCR) Hospital Quality Award at the 2nd Annual Louisiana Health Care Quality Summit on May 18, 2009, in Baton Rouge. LHCR initiated the Hospital Quality Award in 2005, recognizing those hospitals achieving significant improvement in care over the preceding year, specifically for those patients who required admission for Acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, and Surgical Care. In 2006 LHCR implemented four levels for…
Ochsner Introduces Literacy Program to Promote Healthy Minds
Reading to Children Early Helps Identify Developmental Delays and Promote Growth
NEW ORLEANS –Friday, May 29, from 10:30am – 11:30am, at 1315 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, Ochsner for Children will “Reach Out and Read” with Louisiana’s First Lady Supriya Jindal as it announces a pediatrician-led childhood literacy program. In this initiative, pediatricians encourage parents to read aloud to children in order to promote overall development and identify communication delays in young children. Mrs. Jindal will speak about the importance of…
Ochsner Hosts “Senior Day” at West Bank’s Manhattan Athletic Club
Free Screenings, Physician Lectures and a Healthy Lunch Offered to Local Seniors
HARVEY, LA - A Golden Opportunity for West Bank Seniors on Wednesday, May 27, as Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank's Golden Opportunity club and Manhattan Athletic Club team together to host "Senior Day," a FREE event for adults ages 50 and older. The festivities will take place from 9am-2pm, at the Manhattan Athletic Club, 4162 Manhattan Boulevard. "Senior Day is a great opportunity for adults over 50 to take advantage of free health screenings and tips from fitness experts on age appropriate exercises," explains…
Ochsner Cardiologists Perform Echocardiograms at Audubon Zoo and Aquarium to Diagnose and Treat Hear
Sea Otters, Orangutans, Gorillas and Other Animals Receive Regular Heart Screenings
Did you know the heart of a spider monkey or gorilla is the same as a human’s, but just a different size? Ochsner Cardiologists are helping keep the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium of the America’s animals heart-healthy with their specialized training by providing regular heart exams, known as echocardiograms. Ochsner Dr. Hans Mulder and Dr. Richard Milani have performed echocardiograms, or echo’s, on Audubon’s gorillas, a spider monkey, sea otters, orangutans, and a lion, and provide ongoing care and exams as needed while collaborating with…
Ochsner CEO Named To List of 50 Most Powerful Physician Executives in U.S.
Modern Physician Magazine Lists Dr. Patrick Quinlan for 4th Time
Ochsner has announced that Dr. Patrick Quinlan, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Health System, has been named to the list of the most powerful physician executive in the nation by Modern Physician magazine for the fourth time. This honor is part of the magazine’s fifth annual ranking of the “50 Most Powerful Physician Executives in Healthcare.” In previous years, Quinlan has ranked No. 1 in 2007, No. 10 in 2006 and No. 43 in 2005 by readers of Modern Physician and Modern…
