Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
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Explore Ochsner’s Nationally Ranked Hospitals
Ochsner Medical Center
#1 hospital in Louisiana for 12 years
At Ochsner Medical Center, we pride ourselves on being a beacon of healthcare excellence. Our hospital, equipped with 767 beds, provides care in an environment that is recognized as a Magnet facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We house eight centers of excellence:
This gives you the unique chance not just to learn, but also to provide patient care in a setting that is revered for its high standards. Our campus holds a distinctive position as one of only six training facilities worldwide that specialize in robotic surgery. This underscores our commitment to embracing cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes. Furthermore, our reputation extends nationwide due to the expertise and skills of our physicians. At Ochsner Medical Center, we are not just healthcare providers; we are pioneers leading the way in advanced medical practices.
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Ochsner Children's Hospital
#1 Hospital for Kids in Louisiana
Ochsner Children’s Hospital is compassionate and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to pediatric patients from 0 to 18. Ochsner Children’s Hospital is honored to be recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospital for 2023-2024. Our hospital stands unrivaled as the top healthcare facility for children in Louisiana, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and highest-quality patient care.
In a single year, we have gained national recognition in two pediatric specialties: pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. This distinction sets us apart as the sole hospital in Louisiana to achieve such an honorable recognition. Our medical team, comprising more than 150 physicians who represent over 30 pediatric specialties and sub-specialties, provides exceptional care to more than 100,000 children across the Gulf South and beyond each year.
Ochsner Children’s is accessible and open to all children who seek our services. We are here to support patient care needs, no matter how complex they may be. At Ochsner Children’s Hospital, we don't just treat diseases; we nurture hope and foster a better and brighter future for our young patients.
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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, which embodies our commitment to comprehensive healthcare, includes Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital and Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana. We take immense pride in being recognized as the premier hospital in Southwestern Louisiana. This noteworthy achievement is a first for us, marking a significant milestone three years after becoming part of the esteemed Ochsner Health family in 2020.
Our 2023-2024 Best Hospital ranking honors are not just a testament to our excellence, but also a reflection of our dedication. They include:
- Being named the number one hospital in Southwestern Louisiana.
- Receiving "High Performing" accolades in eight crucial procedures and conditions. These encompass acute kidney failure, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart failure, hip replacement, knee replacement, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma and stroke
At Ochsner Lafayette General, we do not simply treat diseases; we strive to provide unparalleled care that encompasses every aspect of our patients' wellbeing. Our recognition underlines our dedication to this mission, and we remain committed to delivering professional, empathetic, and accessible care to all who seek our services.
How Ochsner Health is Impacting the Community
- Improved patient outcomes, including controlling blood pressure and A1C levels, using advanced digital technology earned Ochsner Health recognition by The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives as one of 2023 Digital Health’s “Most Wired”.
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- Embarked on a collaborative plan called Healthy State where we are partnering with organizations across Louisiana to enhance healthcare access, improve health equity and achieve better health outcomes across the state
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- Dedicated to upholding the highest patient safety standards, Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans and Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge, as well as multiple Ochsner Health hospitals and partners, earned an “A” grade in hospital safety by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and safety.
- Through collaborations with universities, colleges, and charter schools, we are helping to educate and train the healthcare experts of tomorrow. Since 2009, we have partnered with The University of Queensland in Australia to offer medical students the opportunity to train on two continents. Closer to home, we have established two state-of-the-art training facilities for nurses and allied health professionals, in partnership with local colleges. Through our collaboration with Xavier University of Louisiana, the only historically Black, Catholic university in the United States, we are training a diverse community of physicians at The Ochsner-Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research. We are also investing in primary school education with our Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academies. Our academies are public charter schools for children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
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How to Refer Into Ochsner Health
Hospital Transfers
To initiate a hospital transfer 24/7, call the Patient Flow Center. Registered nurses are available to assist you in transferring both adult and pediatric patients to any Ochsner facility.
For adult transfers, call the number associated with your current location:
- New Orleans (region 1), Baton Rouge (region 2), Bayou (region 3), Northshore (region 9) and Central Mississippi/Ochsner Rush Health: 855-647-5465
- Lafayette (region 4), Lake Charles (region 5) and Alexandria (region 6): 337-406-4119
- Shreveport (region 7) and Monroe (region 8): 318-626-1070
- Region numbers correspond to Louisiana's Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness regions
For pediatric transfers, call 504-842-7337.
Clinic Referrals
Clinic Concierge is a dedicated line for community providers to get prompt and easy access to Ochsner clinic appointments. To initiate a referral, call 855-312-4190 or Fax 504-842-8416.
Call Our Clinic Concierge at 1-855-312-4190 Fax Us at 504-842-8416
