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Robotic Surgery: What You Should Know
Robotic surgery takes minimally-invasive surgery one step further and offers quick recovery times. Learn more...
Tips to Create a Family-Friendly Jack O’Lantern
To make sure pumpkin carving is family-friendly and safe, follow these tips and ideas so everyone can...
Beyond the Prescription: Little-Known Ways Pharmacists Can Help You Stay Healthy
October 15-21 is National Pharmacy Week when we recognize the incredible work of pharmacists and pharmacy...
Choosing the Healthiest Cuts of Meat and Poultry
Helpful guidelines on how to prepare the healthiest meat, fish, and poultry choices.
Ochsner Patient Story: Sue Cloninger - Breast Cancer Story
After battling kidney cancer, Sue thought she was in the clear, but her battle wasn’t over.
St. Bernard Parish Hospital Board and Ochsner Enter Into a Long-term Strategic Partnership
The St. Bernard Parish Hospital Service District Board has approved a Strategic Partnership with Ochsner Health System to continue the day-to-day management of St. Bernard Parish Hospital.
New Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic Opens in Lafayette as Part of Ochsner Strategic Partnership
Lafayette General Health and Ochsner Health System recently hosted a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the opening of a new pediatric subspecialty clinic, a joint venture between Lafayette...
Ochsner Medical Center Launches Infection-Fighting Robots to Enhance Patient Safety
Ochsner Medical Center – Jefferson Highway is setting a new standard for patient care by deploying Xenex LightStrike® Germ-Zapping Robots® to improve patient safety and reduce the risk of...
Ochsner Celebrates 11th Class of STAR Scholars
Ochsner Health System is proud to announce the 16-member graduating class of the 11th Annual STAR Summer Scholars Program (Science, Technology, Academic, Research). This rigorous full-day, four week...
Ochsner Announces Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development
Today, Ochsner Hospital for Children announced plans for the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development. The Boh Center for Child Development will offer personalized, family-centered patient care to...
More than
1000
active clinical trials
Serving more than
600,000
patients annually
Serving patients from more than
80
countries in specialized care
We work with more than
2,700
affiliated physicians
Louisiana's Only Ranked Pediatric Hospital
Ochsner Hospital for Children is ranked among the Top 50 Children’s Hospitals in the nation.
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Nationally Ranked Hospital
Ranked #1 in Louisiana
Ranked #1 in New Orleans Metro Area
Ranked #1 in Nation for Liver Transplants 5 years in a row
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