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We're honored by the recognition and awards we've received. They show us that our hard work in delivering top-notch care to the people in the Gulf South area and beyond is making a real difference. More than that, these honors set a standard for us. They give us a clear goal to strive toward as we continue to do our best. 

We appreciate all the doctors who work with us at Ochsner Health. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to every nurse, technician and staff member who is part of our team. Your dedication to providing the best possible care to each patient who visits us is what makes us who we are. Thank you for your commitment and for making a positive impact on the lives of so many people.


October 2025

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Ochsner Children’s Hospital once again named Louisiana’s best for kids

October 7, 2025

Ochsner Children’s Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for the fifth consecutive year, according to the 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings also placed Ochsner Children’s Hospital among the nation’s Top 50 in two specialties: pediatric cardiology and heart surgery and pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery. This marks nine consecutive years of national recognition, highlighting Ochsner Children’s proven leadership in pediatric healthcare.

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September 2025

Ochsner hospitals honored for commitment to excellent cardiovascular care

September 11, 2025

Fourteen Ochsner Health owned and affiliated hospitals have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

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Ochsner named among Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care

September 11, 2025

Ochsner is included in the large company category and named one of the best companies to work for in the U.S.

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Ochsner Health honored by AMA for Joy in Medicine

September 3, 2025

The Joy in Medicine designation signifies that Ochsner is a leader in the national effort to transform healthcare work systems and address the root causes of burnout among care teams.

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August 2025

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Newsweek names Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital one of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025

August 25, 2025

Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital is among Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025.

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Ochsner announces Dr. Nneka Ifejika as Ferber Endowed Chair

August 13, 2025

The endowment will support Dr. Ifejika’s research and work advancing novel approaches in stroke recovery, as well as her mentorship of faculty and residents. She will help advance research at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans by focusing on recruitment and career development of physicians committed to funded research.

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July 2025

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Ochsner Health hospitals named Louisiana's best

July 29, 2025

Obstetrics and Gynecology rank nationally at No.13 in the United States -- an achievement led by the teams at Ochsner Baptist and Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank.

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June 2025

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The Times-Picayune names Ochsner Health a winner of the Greater New Orleans Top Workplaces 2025 Award

June 26, 2025

Ochsner Health is proud to announce that it has earned the Greater New Orleans Top Workplaces award for the eighth consecutive year. 

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Ochsner names Quentin Alleva, MD, Baton Rouge regional medical director

June 18, 2025

Dr. Alleva will provide medical staff leadership and support provider engagement and growth — while advancing quality and excellence in patient care across the region.

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Nurse.com awards Ochsner Health Top Workplaces 2025 Award

June 17, 2025

With over 2,000 of Ochsner’s nurses participating in this survey, Ochsner continues to demonstrate its commitment to employee engagement and consistent improvement. 

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Ochsner Children’s named to Newsweek's list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025

June 5, 2025

Ochsner Children’s has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025. This prestigious honor is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on May 28, 2025, and can be viewed on the Newsweek website.

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May 2025

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Ochsner Baton Rouge physician recognized for patient care

May 21, 2025

The United Hero Award honors Stacy Jones-Pedescleaux, MD, for consistently delivering highly rated patient experiences while excelling in access to care, communication, care coordination and overall service. 

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

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Ochsner LSU Health Monroe receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center has been awarded an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog dedicated to patient safety. This recognition places the medical center among the safest hospitals in the nation, reflecting its commitment to reducing errors, accidents, injuries, and infections while fostering a culture of patient-first care.

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April 2025

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Ochsner St. Mary earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands out as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge earns ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025

April 23, 2025

This annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., spotlighting institutions that excel in providing exceptional care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

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Ochsner Health on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025

April 23, 2025

This annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., spotlighting institutions that excel in care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

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Ochsner LSU Health PICU receives Beacon Award from AACN

April 8, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center is proud to announce its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This recognition places the PICU in a select group of hospital units across the nation delivering top-tier critical care.

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Ochsner Health Earns Prestigious 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Award

April 4, 2025

The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement.

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March 2025

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Ochsner Health celebrates team members recognized as Louisiana State Nurses Association 40 Under 40 honorees

March 26, 2025

The LSNA 40 Under 40 list honors 40 future leaders of nursing in Louisiana who are 40 years of age and under, exemplify dedication to the nursing profession, and demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.

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Ochsner Health named 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner

March 24, 2025

This award recognizes the most engaged companies in the world and highlights Ochsner’s continued dedication to setting a standard of excellence in patient care and the workplace.

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February 2025

Ochsner St. Anne is only La. facility included in top 100 list of critical access hospitals

February 26, 2025

The annual Top 100 Critical Access Hospital list is based on the performance of critical access hospitals, recognizing excellence in managing risk, achieving higher quality, securing better outcomes, increasing patient experience and operating at a lower cost than their peers.

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David Callecod named CEO of Ochsner LSU Health

February 12, 2025

David Callecod, MBA, FACHE, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana. Callecod brings more than 25 years of experience as a healthcare CEO.

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January 2025

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Ochsner Health provides expert care, community engagement and educational experiences as Official Medical Provider of the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee

January 31, 2025

Over the past year, Ochsner has worked closely with the Host Committee and its partners to engage the local community and to ensure Super Bowl fans from across the country and world will have access to the highest quality medical care while in New Orleans.

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