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Barnes & Noble of Harvey Donates Books, Videos and Stuffed Animals to Ochsner Pediatric Unit
NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner's Pediatric Unit, 1514 Jefferson Highway, received a donation of over 1,000 new books, videos and stuffed animals from Barnes & Noble of Harvey on Tuesday, April 29. Ochsner Child Life staff will distribute these gifts throughout the year, helping pediatric patients prepare for surgery and adjust to their stay in the hospital. Barnes & Noble of Harvey makes donations twice a year to several pediatric units in the New Orleans area. Customers and staff contributed to the one month drive and…
Ochsner Receives Four Pelican Awards for Marketing Campaign
Louisiana Society for Hospital Public Relations & Marketing Presents Prestigious Awards
NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health System's Marketing Department received outstanding accolades for four creative pieces from its 2007 campaign. Chosen for Pelican Awards by the Louisiana Society for Hospital Public Relations and Marketing were the following collaterals: Physician Notes Pregnancy Handbook St. Charles Avenue Direct Mail "Ochsner in 2007" video All submissions were critiqued by healthcare marketing executives in the Gulf South region, including Alabama and Mississippi. The Pelican Awards were presented on Friday, April 25 at the LSHPRM Spring Conference in Baton Rouge. Pelican…
A Vaccine To Prevent Cervical Cancer?
Ochsner Hello Health Seminar Educates Mothers & Daughters on HPV Vaccine
NEW ORLEANS - Approximately 20 million Americans are currently infected with Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and another 6.2 million people become newly infected each year. Women who have been and can be exposed to HPV have a greater risk in developing cervical cancer because the virus changes cervical cells. Susan Hemelt, M.D., will discuss HPV and its relationship to cervical cancer in an Ochsner Hello Health Seminar on Wednesday, April 30, at The Red Maple, 1036 Lafayette Street, Gretna, LA 70053 at 6:00 p.m.
Ochsner Dispels Myths and Reveals Facts about Heart Disease
NEW ORLEANS - The risk of coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control risk factors that could lead to a heart attack. On Tuesday, April 29, Cardiologist Dr. Mark Grise will address the myths and facts of heart disease at an Ochsner Hello Health Seminar. The seminar will be held at Andrea's Restaurant, 3100 19th Street, Metairie, LA 70002 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Grise is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Medicine. To register, call 1-866-OCHSNER…
Cosmetic Surgery: Is There a Fountain of Youth?
Ochsner Hello Health Seminar Exposes the Reality of Cosmetic Procedures
NEW ORLEANS - Nearly 11.7 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2007 alone. You have the opportunity to learn first-hand about cosmetic surgery from physician/surgeon Dr. Von Graham at Ochsner's Hello Health Seminar on Tuesday, April 22, at Ralph's on the Park, 900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Graham, an expert in plastic and reconstructive surgery, will provide a comprehensive overview of cosmetic procedures. Dr. Graham was the first physician in New Orleans to perform endoscopic…
Ochsner Receives National Medical Education, Innovation Award
NEW ORLEANS - In addition to being a non-profit healthcare system, Ochsner is also a non-university based academic teaching facility. And as such, Ochsner announced today it has been named a 2008 Alliance Innovation Award winner for exemplifying creative and innovative approaches to medical education and research which, in turn, have resulted in better patient outcomes.
Ochsner Medical Center- Kenner Recognized for Excellence in Surgical Services
NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Medical Center- Kenner is proud to announce that it is one of 13 hospitals in Louisiana to receive the 2007 Louisiana Health Care Review Quality Bronze Level Award for improvements in patient care. Specifically, Ochsner Medical Center- Kenner is recognized for achieving quality improvement in its Surgical Care Services.
Ochsner CEO Named #7 Most Powerful Physician Executive in U.S.
Modern Physician Magazine Lists Dr. Patrick Quinlan for the 4th year in row
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Ochsner announced today that Dr. Patrick Quinlan, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Health System, has been named the #7 most powerful physician executive in the nation by Modern Physician magazine. This honor is part of the magazine's fourth annual ranking of the "50 Most Powerful Physician Executives in Healthcare." After Quinlan ranked No. 1 in last year's poll and No. 10 in 2006, readers of Modern Physician and Modern Healthcare in 2008 voted him to the No. 7 spot on the magazine's fourth annual ranking of the 50 most powerful physician executives.
Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Initiates Makeover for School Courtyard
NEW ORLEANS - The Ochsner Adopted School Program has allowed employees of Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank to develop a special relationship with George Cox Elementary. This Friday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m., Ochsner staff will begin a day of pruning and planting in the school's courtyard, which is just the beginning of a larger beautification project for this school. "We hope to make the area into a sanctuary for outdoor reading for the students of George Cox," said Timothy Hewitt, Vice President of…
Researching Careers: A Recent Trend among High School Students
Ochsner Helps Students Develop Career Paths Early in Life
NEW ORLEANS - Anesthesiology, nursing and research are just a few areas of interest for high school students today as students try to make career choices at an earlier age each year. Schools are now coming to Ochsner for job shadowing experiences in healthcare careers and we hope to grab the attention of students early in life to both develop their personal career goals and also to increase the number of healthcare workers in our society.
