Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore is a full-service, 165-bed acute care hospital that includes a 24-hour emergency room and the only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) on the North Shore. The hospital specializes in surgical and cardiac care, pediatric intensive care, physical therapy and rehabilitation. Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore is accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Ochsner North Shore has grown to a regional healthcare network providing comprehensive care and specialties. We offer an entire network of advanced healthcare services with over 300 physicians and specialists who deliver integrated care.

Congratulations to the team at Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore for reaching HIMSS stage 7!

This is achieved by fully adopting a paperless environment with secure, electronic medical records that are integrated into the scope of patient care. Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore is the only hospital to receive this designation across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee.

This is a huge accomplishment for our team who worked tirelessly to pull off another significant first for our region. We are proud to be the first Ochsner location to receive Stage 7 Designation in Louisiana. This demonstrates that Ochsner Health System is at the forefront of health information technology and quality patient care.