Excellence Fund

The Excellence Fund at Ochsner is an unrestricted fund that is supported entirely by the generosity of our donors. Annually, teams throughout Ochsner submit applications and a committee selects projects to receive support from the fund. These projects create opportunities for improvements and innovations in patient care that are changing and saving lives every day. Since 2013, 283 projects have been made possible by donors like you!

Mothers' Milk Bank of Louisiana

Nursing is an essential part of early childcare, with breast milk helping to promote healthy physical and cognitive development. To ensure that all babies have access to this essential resource, the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Louisiana processes, stores and distributes milk to babies in need. Since 2018, the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Louisiana at Ochsner Baptist has received over 2,600 gallons of donated milk and distributed over 1,400 gallons. Breast milk has been distributed to 70% of all NICU patients and 148 outpatients. The donor-supported fund provides resources for this vital mission and helps protect the health of infants across Louisiana.

Alton Ochsner Society and Chemo Companion program

Donations by members of the Alton Ochsner Society support the Excellence Fund. As the Alton Ochsner Society celebrates its 40th anniversary, it also celebrates the addition of its first lifetime member: Bill Kearney. Bill’s contributions to the Excellence Fund support care that falls outside what specifically dedicated funds can offer. One of the remarkable projects that draw on the Excellence Fund is the Chemotherapy Care Companion program. The program closely tracks patients undergoing chemotherapy, using questionnaires and monitors to identify and address side effects of chemotherapy treatment. While it began with a focus on high-risk patients, it soon expanded—and, with the assistance of the Excellence Fund, it expanded even further.

Diabetes patient care

Thanks to the support of our generous donors, one 2021 initiative is helping patients with diabetic foot ulcers. A pilot group received continuous glucose monitors (CGM), devices which help to promote wound healing with rapid control of blood glucose. Every 14 days, an endocrine provider reviews the CGM data and then adjusts insulin doses accordingly. With the help of their support team and cutting-edge diabetes technology, patients with chronic illness are reaching their glycemic targets—and getting the support they need.

Your support sends a strong message that no matter how grueling or uncertain things may be, our heroes are never alone. Thank you.

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