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Ochsner ER Tips to Avoid Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
NEW ORLEANS, LA June 21st marks the Summer Solstice, the beginning of what has already become a scorching summer in Southeast Louisiana. Although summertime in Louisiana is ideal for outdoor events such as family barbeques and swimming parties, along with these outdoor activities come the dangers of heat-related illness for adults and children. The old adage, If you cant stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen, is particularly important this time of the year, says Dr. Joseph Guarisco, MD, Systems Director of Emergency Medicine…
Ochsner Provides Free Prostate Screening Blood Tests
Includes Demonstration of da Vinci Surgical System
NEW ORLEANS, LA Give the Gift of Good Health this Fathers Day. On Friday, June 15, 2007 Ochsner Medical Center at 1514 Jefferson Highway in the Main Atrium, will offer free PSA blood tests for men over 40 years of age from 10:00am 2:00pm to screen for prostate cancer as well as providing general information about prostate health, screening, diagnosis and the latest treatment options. Additionally, Ochsner will provide demonstrations of its da Vinci S Surgical System. A PSA is an easy, quick blood test…
Ochsner Summer Science Youth Academy Welcomes Students
Class of 2007 marks 1st year to offer full-day of research, classes, rotations and lab activities
NEW ORLEANS, LA Today, Ochsners Academic Division will welcome 11 students from the Class of 2007 to its Summer Science Youth Academy who will take part in a two-session, six-week intensive program. These Summer Science Scholars have demonstrated an interest in science and healthcare and have been recommended from their respective high schools. Ochsners Summer Science Youth Academy Program is designed for high school students who excel in the science arena an opportunity to participate in hands-on scientific research in a laboratory setting with research-funded…
LPB Broadcasts Documentary on Ochsners Survival of Hurricane Katrina
"Surviving the Storm" shows exclusive footage of hospital operations during storm
NEW ORLEANS, LA Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air never-before-seen footage of a hospital experiencing the wrath of Hurricane Katrina in a documentary about Ochsner Medical Center, one of just three hospitals that remained open in the greater New Orleans area in August 2005. Surviving the Storm will air on the following dates: " Louisiana Public Broadcasting - Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 8pm. " WLAE TV: in New Orleans - Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 8pm & Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 12am. Surviving the…
Ochsner Employees and Medical Residents Sponsor Habitat for Humanity Home
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Tomorrow, Ochsner Health System employees and medical residents are participating in building a Habitat for Humanity home in the greater New Orleans community. Ochsner Residents and Fellows Associations will help construct the Habitat for Humanity house at 4000 N. Roman Street tomorrow, Saturday, May 19 from 7:30am-3:00pm. New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH), an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. NOAHH builds new houses in partnership with sponsors, volunteers, communities, and homeowner families…
Ochsner Annual Research Night Highlights Biomedical Research
Two Local High Schools to Tour Research Exhibits
NEW ORLEANS, LA Ochsner Health System will host its 4th Annual Research Night Tuesday, May 15, 2007. This annual event highlights biomedical research at Ochsner including poster displays of recently published or soon-to-be published clinical research projects. Despite the overall effects of Hurricane Katrina on clinical research in our community, Ochsner didnt miss a beat during or after the disaster and continues to play a leading role in biomedical research, says Dr. William W. Pinsky, Chief Academic Officer at Ochsner. Ochsner was founded on the…
Need for Blood Donations Critical During Summer Months
Ochsner Blood Bank Partners with Gretna Career College
NEW ORLEANS, LA Tomorrow, Friday, May 11, from 11:00am3:00pm, the Ochsner Blood Bank will sponsor a blood drive at the Gretna Career College, 1415 Whitney Ave., Gretna, to help supply shortages experienced during the summer months. As the communities around the New Orleans area continue to grow, so does the need for blood. Hospitals use blood and blood components every day and need the support of their surrounding communities to help meet patients blood needs. The only way to maintain a safe and adequate blood…
Ochsner CEO Named #1 Most Powerful Physician Executive in U.S.
Modern Physician Magazine Lists Dr. Patrick Quinlan for the 3rd year in row
NEW ORLEANS, LA Ochsner has announced that Dr. Patrick Quinlan, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Health System, has been named the #1 most powerful physician executive in the nation by Modern Physician magazine. This honor is part of the magazines third annual ranking of the 50 Most Powerful Physician Executives in Healthcare. After Quinlan ranked No. 10 in last years poll and No. 43 in 2005, readers of Modern Physician and Modern Healthcare in 2007 voted him to the No. 1 spot on the…
Ochsner Furthers Medical Education, Encourages Tourism in New Orleans
Health System Hosts Annual All That Jazz Cardiology Conference During Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS, LA Ochsner cardiologists are doing their part to rebuild the citys medical education efforts and increase tourism by hosting the 16th annual All That Jazz Cardiology Conference this week, May 14, 2007 at the Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal Street, during Jazz Fest. The All That Jazz Conference attracts over 600 cardiologists world-wide with its opportunities to earn continuing medical education credit, learn the latest in interventional cardiology techniques, and visit New Orleans historical French Quarter and experience the citys unique flavor, explains Dr.…
15 Students from Samuel J. Green Charter School Uptown to Job Shadow at Ochsner
Ochsner Joins Power Ties with the New Orleans Junior League
NEW ORLEANS, LA Today, Friday, April 20, 2007, Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Highway, will host the New Orleans Junior League Power Ties Program. Ochsner will welcome 15 students from Samuel J. Green Charter School in Uptown New Orleans to participate in these job shadowing opportunities including: the Ochsner Blood Bank, Ochsner Cancer Institute, Philanthropy, Volunteer Services, and Information Systems. Power Ties is a career awareness program that links professionals from various occupations with eighth-grade students. This program was created by New Orleans Outreach and…
