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Ochsner Named Among Top Organ Transplant Centers in Nation
Hospital 1 of 7 in Country to Receive HealthGrades Liver Transplant Excellence Award (TM)
New Orleans, LA – HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent ratings organization, has recognized Ochsner Clinic Foundation’s liver transplant program as among the best in the nation. Of the 111 hospitals performing liver transplant procedures, Ochsner is one of only seven hospitals nationwide to receive the Liver Transplant Excellence Award, and the only hospital in Louisiana to receive this distinction for 2012. Across the four transplant areas included in the HealthGrades assessment (heart, liver, kidney and lung) Ochsner is one of only 20 hospitals nationwide to…
OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM COMMUNITY CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR December 2011
“HELLO HEALTH” seminar As part of its continued effort to keep the community healthy, Ochsner Health System is hosting a number of events in the month of December for area residents to learn more on specific health issues. Some of the events will be held at area restaurants, while other health discussions can be viewed on WLAE-TV. For those in the New Orleans area and Jefferson Parish, the following community health seminars will be held: December 1, 2011 Eric Royster, MD Pain Management The discussion…
OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM COMMUNITY CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR December 2011
“HELLO HEALTH” listings As part of its continued effort to keep the community healthy, Ochsner Health System is hosting a number of events in the month of December for area residents to learn more on specific health issues. This month’s health topics can be viewed on WLAE-TV, which can be seen on Cox Cable Channel 14, Charter Cable Channel 11 and Direct TV Channel 32: December 5, 8:00 p.m. Katherine Baumgarten, MD Infectious Disease Avoiding Shingles, Pneumonia and the Flu December 12, 8:00 p.m. Katherine…
Ochsner Opens New Central Health Center
Facility to Provide Primary Care and Specialty Care Services
In February, Ochsner Health System broke ground on a new health center in the City of Central with the goal of bringing healthcare closer to families in the area. On Wednesday, November 23rd, 9:00am – 10:00am, Ochsner will mark the opening of the $2.2 million Ochsner Health Center – Central, 11424 Sullivan Road, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Members of the media are invited to attend. Speakers will include: • Mitch Wasden, CEO Ochsner Baton Rouge Region • Congressman Bill Cassidy, MD • Ron Erickson,…
Ochsner’s 2011 Tree of Life Dedicated to the Memory of Infant Amelia LeBert
A Little Girl with a Big Heart Gives Hope To Other Families
NEW ORLEANS – Amelia LeBert spent precious few days on this earth, but her infectious smile and spirit lives on and her family hopes her story will help raise much-needed funds for other children who wait for a life-saving transplant. Amelia will be honored as Ochsner kicks off this year’s holiday season with the dedication of its 2011 Tree of Life. The dedication will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Atrium Lobby, 1514 Jefferson Highway. This year’s ceremony…
Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge Earns GIFT Certification
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge’s Family Birthing Center received the Golden GIFT Breastfeeding Award in recognition of its recent GIFT certification. The Louisiana Maternal and Child Health Coalition and the Louisiana Office of Public Health-Maternal and Child Health Program awards GIFT certification to those birthing centers which demonstrate a commitment to breastfeeding through hospital-wide policies that support, promote and protect breastfeeding as the preferred and normal method of infant feeding. Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge employs three International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's)…
OCHSNER ONE OF ONLY 22 U.S. SITES APPROVED TO IMPLANT NEW HEART VALVE WITHOUT OPEN HEART SURGERY
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first transcatheter aortic heart valve that can be implanted without open heart surgery—and Ochsner Medical Center was one of only 22 sites in the United States for this landmark clinical trial.
Ochsner Baton Rouge Golden Opportunity Program Announces December Events Calendar
Ochsner’s Golden Opportunity Program has released the December 2011 calendar of events. Movie Review: Jack & Jill Thursday, December 1st 10:00 am Grand Cinema Theater – 15365 George O’Neal Road Meet at Grand Cinema on George O’Neal Road for a private showing of this latest movie. Admission cost is $6.50 per person and includes admission, small drink and small popcorn. Call 755-4984 to RSVP. Culinary Run: Juban’s Restaurant Monday, December 5th 11:30 am Juban’s Restaurant 3937 Perkins Road Let’s do lunch! Meet at Juban’s Restaurant…
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NAMED CONSUMER CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR 16TH YEAR IN A ROW
NEW ORLEANS – National Research Corporation (NRC) announced that New Orleans residents have named Ochsner Medical Center the Consumer Choice Award winner for the 16th consecutive year – a feat accomplished by only 41 other hospitals. The Consumer Choice Award identifies hospitals that healthcare consumers have chosen as having the highest quality and image in over 300 markets throughout the United States. New Orleans-area consumers chose Ochsner Medical Center based on four metrics: • Best overall quality • Best image and reputation • Best doctors…
OCHSNER HOSTS SECOND DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Expired/Unused Drugs Being Collected For Safe Disposal
NEW ORLEANS – Many homes in South Louisiana have medicine cabinets stocked with expired or unused medications. Ochsner Health System will provide a safe way to dispose of those unneeded medications by supporting the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All controlled, non-controlled and over-the-counter medications will be collected and appropriately disposed of. Syringes and injectables will not be accepted. The National Take Back Initiative was started by the DEA in September of…
