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Ochsner Magazine
In each issue, you will find moving stories of donors making a difference and photos along with recipes, healthy living tips or how-to articles. We invite you to flip though our current issue or browse archived issues. Contact us at philanthropy@ochsner.org with comments or suggestions for future articles.
Caring and Cooking for Others
The husband of late Ochsner nurse Brenda Floyd recounts his wife’s journey from the ICU to culinary school.
Promoting Health and Wellness Through Design
Using research-backed principles, Ochsner’s interior design team builds beautiful spaces that heal.
A New Generation of Donors, Led by Damon Carraby
One of Ochsner’s youngest donors shares his passion for uplifting others and giving back.
Partnership in Prevention: OXIHER and the Excellence Fund
Ochsner-Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) is a community partnership committed to improving the overall health of all our communities, reducing health inequities, developing innovative healthcare delivery models and modeling equitable and respectful care.
A Loaned Angel, Unsung Heroes and Extraordinary Generosity: WiBo’s Impact
The generosity of donors changes and saves lives every day at Ochsner.
Bringing 2D Medical Data to Life in 3D
Ochsner’s m3D lab pushes the boundaries of clinical care and education with cutting-edge technologies.
Scholarship Recipients Selected
Ochsner awards student achievement and carries on the legacies of those who came before.
Where are they now? Charles WIlliams Sr., MD
Charles Williams Sr., MD, has a unique history with Ochsner. He was referred to Ochsner for care while managing congestive heart failure and participated in the first multiorgan domino transplant at the Ochsner Transplant Institute. Now, in the fifth year of his posttransplant care, he is enjoying life with his kids, grandkids and wife, Gwen.
For 20 Years, Research Day Shines a Light on Ochsner Scientists
Research is one of the pillars of Ochsner Health’s mission to continually improve healthcare for the Gulf South. Each May, Ochsner provides a platform to show the cutting-edge work its researchers do within biomedicine—from students in The University of Queensland - Ochsner Health Doctor of Medicine Program to postdoctoral fellows and clinical residents.
Music Therapy Brings Melody and Motivation to Patients
On June 19, 2021, Jennifer Hazelwood’s life took a dramatic turn as she suffered a severe stroke. A year and a half later, her family credits the success in her recovery to family support, determination and the music therapy program at Ochsner.
Links to a Healthier Future
Erica Broussard, MD, Senior Physician and Site Lead for Radiology at Ochsner Baptist, has a passion for women’s health and giving back. Through her role at Ochsner Baptist and her membership in The Pontchartrain Chapter of The Links, Inc., she was able to organize the Links in Pink event and fulfill her dream of reaching women through personalized breast cancer screenings.
Canine Comfort: Security and Emergency Preparedness
In 2022, the Security and Emergency Preparedness Fund primarily enhanced our canine security program. Your support provided training and equipment for the security teams across Ochsner Health.
Physician Support Provides Education and Opportunities
With most gifts provided by Ochsner physicians, the Surgical Education Support Fund is used to provide financial sponsorship of needed continuing education of nurses, non-medical staff, residents and senior attending staff working within both the clinic and hospital departments of Surgery.
Finding Hope in the Ochsner Community
Emily Wahl reflects on the life of her daughter, Renée, and the Ochsner community’s support.
Remembering Dr. Pedro Cazabon
On January 1, 2023, Pedro Cazabon, MD, a dedicated practitioner at Ochsner Health who worked to expand the reach of community health initiatives, passed away following a heart attack. He was 57 years old.
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