Public Relations Contacts
New Orleans - Bayou Regions:
Stafford Scott Maestri: stmaestri@ochsner.org, 504-842-9143
Giselle Hecker: ghecker@ochsner.org, 504-842-9219
Baton Rouge - North Shore Region:
Shelly Dupre, Impact Management Group: shelly@impactmanagement.com, 225-819-1540
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Ochsner Celebrates Transplant Milestones, Joins LOPA in Challenging Louisiana Residents & Businesses
NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, at Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans-based Ochsner Health System will celebrate three major medical milestones, its 1000th liver, 1000th kidney, and 700th heart transplants. In recognition, Ochsner is joining forces with Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) to issue a 2008 challenge to Louisiana residents - Make Life Happen. Residents are being asked to consider becoming an organ donor and make their wishes known. "Saving lives is Ochsner's mission…
Ochsner Launches Online Video Healthlinks
Ochsner.org Offers Streaming Medical News
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Ochsner Health System has unveiled a series of online videocasts titled "Ochsner Healthlinks." Healthlinks are now available for viewing at www.ochsner.org/news, featuring the latest medical research and technology. In three-to-five minute, multi-media streaming videos, the videocasts are geared toward the increasingly Internet-savvy patient. "We're entering an era where people have shorter attention spans and patients are actively searching the Internet for accurate medical information," explains Jack Gold, Director of Media Production Services for Ochsner. "This multi-media format gives patients, in the…
Ochsner Introduces the Smart Meal
Health System Introduces Low-cost, Reduced Fat Meals for Patients, Families
NEW ORLEANS - Eating healthy in New Orleans can be difficult, but Ochsner Medical Center is making it a lot easier with its new Smart Meals. The new menu selections are low in cost ($2.25) as well as low in fat and are Ochsner's way of encouraging employees, patients and their family members to embrace a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. "As healthcare leaders, we're committed to creating a healthier workforce and community; therefore, it makes sense to set an example and offer the…
Ochsner’s New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Community Programs
Programs Designed for a Healthier Workforce and Community
NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health System announces its 2008 New Year's Resolutions to create healthier lifestyle choices for the community. Through several new programs, the organization is offering financial incentives to eat smarter, increase exercise in schools, and develop an online, video medical library. OCHSNER SMART MEALS: Eating healthy in New Orleans can be difficult, but Ochsner's SmartMeals are making it easier by offering meals that are low-cost ($2.25) and low-fat. SmartMeals will be available beginning January 15, 2008 at Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson…
Ochsner’s New Orleans Hospitals Welcome Their First Births of 2008
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Ochsner's New Years babies began their debuts at 3:25 a.m. on January 1, 2008 at Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner. A baby boy marked a positive trend for Ochsner's New Orleans hospitals as the bundle of joy weighed in at six pounds, 8.6 ounces. The proud parents are Alandria Alexis and Gregory Joseph, Jr. from Destrehan, LA. Other Ochsner New Year's babies include: 7:33 a.m. at Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital in Raceland, LA, proud parents Jamie and Steven Rheam welcomed…
Ochsner Health System Finalizes Ownership of Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, LA - Ochsner Health System announced today, January 2, 2008, it has assumed full ownership of Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge (OMC-BR). Ochsner's initial purchase of Ardent Health System's shares (50%) in the medical center allows OMC-BR to become a wholly-owned Ochsner facility and the seventh hospital fully owned by the health system, which has locations throughout Southeast Louisiana. "This transaction will grow Ochsner's care model in the Baton Rouge region and will allow us to fully integrate the hospital with our…
Ochsner Health System Named One of CityBusiness Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” In New Orleans in 2
NEW ORLEANS - Strong relief programs during and after Hurricane Katrina, a healthy workplace atmosphere, and accessibility to healthcare combine to make Ochsner Health System one of the top 20 large business "Best Places to Work" in New Orleans for 2007, according to CityBusiness newspaper. CityBusiness selected 35 honorees in the large business category and 25 honorees in the small business category for its annual "Best Place to Work" ranking. Companies are judged in categories including salary, benefits, vacation time, bonus perks, and professional development…
Ochsner Announces Management Promotions and New Hires
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Ochsner Health System has announced today several management staff promotions: Cathy Gebo has joined Ochsner as Manager, Ochsner Community Hospitals Central Business Office. Cathy has more than 20 years of Business Office experience and has held several similar positions in the New Orleans area with responsibilities in financial analysis, registration, customer service, billing and collections. Cathy's leadership experience and revenue cycle knowledge will serve Ochsner well. Her office is located at Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner. Ochsner is pleased to…
Ochsner Baptist Opens “A Room With A View” New Endoscopy Suites
Uptown Campus Adds High-Def Equipment to Diagnose Colon Cancer, GERD, and Hiatal Hernias
NEW ORLEANS - The uptown New Orleans campus of Ochsner Baptist is continuing its commitment to expand medical services for the community. In addition to celebrating the recent grand opening of its Imaging Center, the campus now has two Endoscopy suites, which are equipped with state-of-the-art Olympus high-definition gastroscopes, which may help enhance patient diagnoses of diseases. "As baby boomers age, the demand for endoscopy procedures is expected to increase, and Ochsner Baptist is ready with the most advanced equipment," says Chesley Hines, M.D., Ochsner…
New Orleans Students Spread Christmas Cheer to Ochsner Patients, Employees
NEW ORLEANS -Samuel J. Green Charter Elementary School students will give back to the Uptown community by visiting Ochsner Baptist Medical Center, 2700 Napoleon Ave., on Tuesday, December 11 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am to sing Christmas carols and give away hand made Christmas cards. After caroling in the waiting rooms, lobbies and café, the students will be served Christmas cookies. Also, to educate the 1st graders, an Orleans Parish deputy will talk to students about how to stay safe during the holiday season.…
