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We are so excited to announce the discharge of our 1,500th COVID-19 patient! Hospital staff cheered on Kathleen Bennett as she exited the hospital on Monday, April 20, with a musician playing “When the Saints go Marching In.”
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend Tom Benson. Through his generosity & support of causes like The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, Mr. Benson's legacy will live on. Our thoughts & prayers are with Mrs. Benson and the
@Saints
and
@PelicansNBA
orgs.
Saints Owner Tom Benson, 90, passed away peacefully today at Ochsner Medical Center with his wife Gayle Marie Benson at his side
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We want to extend a big thank you to Michael Thomas, wide receiver for the
@Saints
, who teamed up with
@ToddGraves
, founder of
@Raising_Canes
, and donated 3,000 meals for our
#OchsnerHeroes
at various locations! Thank you,
@Cantguardmike
and
@Raising_Canes
for honoring our heroes
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Thank you the Manning family and
@ToddGraves
, owner of
@Raising_Canes
, for donating these delicious Raising Cane's meals to our
#OchsnerHeroes
across Louisiana! This was such a generous gift!
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Teddy Bridgewater,
@Saints
quarterback, spoke with student athletes then read his new children’s book “Little Bear Teddy: Big Dream Come True” to 2nd graders.
@teddyb_h2o
is there anything you can’t do?
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During a visit from the
@Saints
rookie class, player
@KeShunFreeman
makes a new friend.
#ochsnerkids
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We would like to give a huge thanks to Saints Kicker Wil Lutz for his $1,500 donation to our Child Life Department! Because of his kindness, we're able to fund key programs for our patients.
Interested in supporting Ochsner Hospital for Children? Visit .
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Claudette Nickerson, cancer patient, donor and clinical trial participant, is the honorary captain for today’s
@Saints
game! With her is son Kyle
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The
@universityofga
Bulldogs are in town for the big showdown against Baylor in the 2020
@SugarBowlNola
. Before the big game, they made a special visit with our pediatric patients. The players colored pictures and played games with the patients! Thank you for the fun visit!
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Thank you to our hardworking team in
@OchsnerNeuro
, caring for patients during
#Ida
. Pictured are Megan Weisdorffer, RN; Lindsey Willis, RN unit director; Louis Cannizzaro, MD; Heidi Malone, RN; Sydney Carlton, RN; Ronald Drez, RN: and Tyler Wyche, RN.
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The season didn't end quite the way we'd want, but Ochsner is grateful to the
@Saints
for all the wonderful things they did for our patients! From raising money for pediatrics and cancer treatment to visiting our patients, it was a great season. Geaux Saints!
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So excited to announce the
#Jarrius
JJ Robertson Fund dedicated to supporting pediatric liver
#transplant
patients & their families!
.
@Jarrius
,
@OchsnerHealth
launch fund to provide family assistance for pediatric liver transplant patients
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Congrats, Alfred, on celebrating the ten year anniversary of receiving your
#LVAD
, as well as for being recognized by the
@Saints
as an Ochsner Hero! 🎉
Alfred Hand is celebrating the ten year anniversary of receiving his Left Ventricular Assist Device at
@OchsnerHealth
. The Saints were happy to join the celebration by honoring Alfred as Ochsner Hero of the Game on Sunday!
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Nearly 50 years after performing the first heart transplant in the Gulf South, Ochsner Health System has successfully completed its 1,000th heart transplant! To become a donor, click here -
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@thomasmorstead
along with the
@mainsqzjuiceco
team, delivered 1000 donated wellness juice shots to eight Ochsner locations including St. Charles, North Shore and Baton Rouge.
A huge thank you to Thomas Morstead and Main Squeeze for your generosity and kindness!
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#Saints
superfan and Ochsner patient Jarrius bringing the tough questions today for
@Willie_Snead4G
#WhoDat
#Hotseat
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Help
@Jarrius
&
#Ochsner
spread the word about
#organdonation
! 1 donor can save up to 9 lives. Register:
#Save9
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Congratulations to the
#NewOrleansPelicans
on their incredible 2019
#NBADraft
! 🎉 We are excited to watch the team’s relentless spirit and success this upcoming season! 🏀 Proud to be the official healthcare provider of the
@PelicansNBA
.
"Welcome to the family!" -
@dg_riff
Inside the
#PelicansDraft
war room as the
#Pelicans
select
@Zionwilliamson
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Blood donors save lives...and get to meet
@PelicansNBA
player Derrick Favors! All blood and platelet donors between February 17-26 received a "golden ticket" to meet Derrick, take a picture and get a signed autograph!
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Ochsner Health now has 1,003 COVID-19 patients hospitalized across our system. On July 20, we had 313. If you are vaccinated, your chances of becoming infected or being hospitalized are dramatically reduced. It’s not too late to get the vaccine! .
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We hope this never, ever happens to you. But here's what you should do if it does.
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Thanks to our employees, volunteers, donors & community for making Ochsner one of the country's
#BestHospitals
! 🏆 We’re proud to be
recognized by
@usnews
for our efforts to consistently deliver first-rate patient care.
See where we rank:
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Thank you for honoring our
#OchsnerHeroes
!
In an effort to raise awareness for and promote the importance of vaccination, the
#Saints
will host 500 vaccinated workers from
@OchsnerHealth
,
@LCMCHealth
at Sunday's game:
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RT
@Saints
:
@SeanPayton
delivered gift baskets to kids at
@OchsnerHealth
today PHOTOS:
http://t.co/qPcpKojSYo
#Saints
http://t.co/F7Uvi5KDMe
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Thank you so much
@blakeshelton
for the sweet surprise!
.
@blakeshelton
helped deliver a sweet surprise to mother-and-daughter nurses fighting coronavirus.
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We are proud to announce Ochsner Health has partnered with
@MDAndersonNews
to create Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center! This partnership will give patients access to cancer treatments that are among the most advanced in the nation. Learn more at
#EndCancer
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Ochsner Hospital for Children received a special message from our friend and
@Saints
legend
@SteveGleason
on ranking No. 1 children's hospital in Louisiana! We're so grateful to know you, Steve, and thankful for you and the work you and
@TeamGleason
do for the community.💙
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Our
@Saints
bringing hope & smiles to
#Ochsner
#breastcancer
warriors today!
#breastcancerawareness
#ochsnergoespink
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Follow along with us Friday morning as we live tweet all morning from
@Saints
#TrainingCamp
at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center!
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Ochsner Health and
@JeffParishGov
are excited to announce Vaccine Fest, a 24-hour COVID-19 mass vaccination event, starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24! Eligible community members, can make an appointment on or by calling 844-888-2772
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Current and former New Orleans Saints Marcus Davenport, Zach Strief and Deuce McAllister along with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen encourage us all to practice good habits like social distancing to protect our
#OchsnerHeroes
.
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Thank you,
@Fanatics
, for supporting our
#OchsnerHeroes
by donating 5,000 face masks to help keep our community safe. We are grateful to have incredible partners like the
@Saints
, who helped make this donation happen by way of introduction to
@MichaelGRubin
.
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Recent studies have shown that your cell phone is 10 times more dirty than a toilet seat.
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What's on your Thanksgiving menu?
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@pwalker8510
Hi Patty, We take this type of feedback very seriously and would like to learn more. When you have a moment, can you send us a private message with your son's name, date of birth and Ochsner location where your son was seen? Thank you.
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Honored to be ranked among the top 50 children's hospitals in the country for pediatric cardiology & heart surgery by
@usnews
!
#OchsnerKids
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"Now that I've [had cancer]... it's made me a better person and a better nurse. Now I can actually relate to patients and let them know that I've been there."
The
#Saints
honored breast cancer survivor, Michelle DeFrisco, as the
@OchsnerHealth
Hero at the
#CrucialCatch
MNF game last week. As a Ochsner pediatric oncologist nurse, Michelle feels that she can better relate to her patients now, having been through treatment herself
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For children ages 2-5, only one hour of screen time is recommended, and screen time should be with high-quality programming.
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In honor of October being Cancer Awareness Month, the
@Saints
selected
@OchsnerCancer
patient and breast cancer survivor Jo Ann Jones to ring the “Gameday Bell” 60 minutes before kickoff at the Saints home game against the Seattle Seahawks!
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Thank you, Drago's Restaurant, the Cvitanovich family and state Rep. Charles Henry for the donation of delicious Drago's meals, delivered to OMC - New Orleans! If your business or group would like to make a food or beverage donation, email events
@ochsner
.org.
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The
@Saints
are all in for
#breastcancerawareness
(and selfies) - thank you for visiting our patients & staff today!
#whodat
#BCAM
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Ochsner made history Monday, Dec. 14, by being among the first in the nation to vaccinate its front-line healthcare workers with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Ochsner for this historic moment as we get one step closer to ending the pandemic.
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One tip: Ensure that the height of your chair is such that your feet can rest flat on the floor with your knees and hips level. Read on for more tips:
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We are honored to continue our work with Xavier to improve the health of our state and region! This joint effort will create a strong physician pipeline that addresses the nation's healthcare system and builds the future healthcare workforce. 💛🩺💚
Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health (
@OchsnerHealth
) today announced an agreement to establish a joint College of Medicine!
More about the announcement:
#XULA
#XULAeXcellence
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Join us at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, home of the
@Saints
, on 10/20 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in yoga and/or a fun tailgate experience! Benefits Ochsner's Cancer Fund. Tix:
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Thank you to our doctors, nurses and hospital staff, you make the difference for our community! Signs like these went up across our locations as daily reminders of how much our caregivers are appreciated for working tirelessly to keep our community safe.
#OchsnerHeroes
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What a beautiful sign by Sign Gypsies-NOLA, honoring our doctors, nurses and staff at Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans, Jefferson Highway. Thank you for recognizing their heroic efforts!
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Ochsner Medical Center has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana for the ninth consecutive year, and recognized as a Best Hospital for 2020-21 by
@usnews
, the global authority on hospital rankings and consumer advice. Ochsner was also ranked No. 1 in the New Orleans area.
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Thanks to
@Saints
punter
@thomasmorstead
's
@wygwg6
foundation &
@TOKC1
for their gift to benefit our Child Life program.
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When he’s not breaking records,
@Cantguardmike
is delivering holiday cheer to patients at Ochsner Hospital for Children. Michael Thomas, wide receiver for the New Orleans
@Saints
, teamed up with
@harrahsnola
to deliver gifts to pediatric patients in the hospital over the holidays
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We are so proud of you, D.J.!
We recently honored D.J. Warren as
@OchsnerHealth
Hero ❤️
In April 2020 at the age of 17, D.J. was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He underwent surgery to remove most of the tumor, and also had chemotherapy.
D.J. has had a speedy recovery and is getting stronger every day!
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We hope this never, ever happens to you. But here's what you should do if it does.
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This day in Ochsner history: Sixty-six years ago today, on Sept. 17, 1953, Dr. Alton Ochsner led the team that successfully separated conjoined twin girls, daughters of Lafayette Mayor Ashton Mouton and his wife, Stella Rose Mouton, in a two-hour and 15-minute surgery.
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Already making a difference! Thanks to the
@Saints
rookies for visiting
#Ochsner
today as part of your inaugural
#NOLA
tour!
#OchsnerKids
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Prone to UTIs? Here are a few tips on how you might help prevent them.
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Surprising
#Ochsner
nurse Ahnyel today with the
@saints
in tow! Thanks for all you do for our patients.
#nursesrock
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“The New Orleans healthcare system's report from one of the nation's outbreak epicenters provides a blueprint for other hospitals and health systems preparing for a surge.” Anatomy of Ochsner Health's COVID-19 Response | HealthLeaders Media
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Thank you to our amazing hospitalists at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans who are caring for patients during
#HurricaneIda
! We are thankful for all our
#OchsnerHeroes
who are hard at work during this time.
Learn more about Hurricane Ida:
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Honoring the life of John L. Ochsner Sr., MD, who passed away this morning at the age of 91. For 6 decades, Dr. Ochsner was an innovator and pioneer of healthcare in New Orleans. We are proud to continue his legacy and will miss him.
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The Port of New Orleans fire boat put on a beautiful show on Wednesday, April 8, to honor our
#OchsnerHeroes
on the Mississippi River near Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway. Thank you to the Port of New Orleans and the Harbor Police!
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Gayle Benson, owner of the
@Saints
and
@PelicansNBA
, has an inspirational message for Ochsner healthcare workers in a March 25 podcast. “We owe a debt of gratitude to those on the front lines treating those impacted."
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This includes tips on one of the most challenging aspects of time-out: when your child won't stay in time-out.
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Ochsner Hospital for Children is honored to rank as a Top 50 children’s hospital for the 3rd year in a row for Cardiology & Heart Surgery and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by
@usnews
. Thank you to our pediatric team!
#BestHospital
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Ochsner now has 1,008 COVID patients hospitalized across our system. On Aug. 1, we had 787 patients, a 28% increase in one week. The average age for hospitalized COVID patients at Ochsner right now is 55 for adults and 6 years old for pediatric patients.
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Thank you,
@Saints
! Schedule your vaccination by calling 844-888-2772 or visit .
Schedule your vaccination now, so we can all be together again this season! 🏈
More info from
@OchsnerHealth
:
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In order to see if a donor could be a match, a swab is taken from the donor’s mouth and their DNA is analyzed. Learn more.
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We are proud to announce that George Chimento, MD, left, and
@DanielPMorin
, MD, right, have been bestowed the title of professor by the The University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School.
@OchsnerEdu
@UQMedicine
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"You're going to the
@SuperBowl
!"
#Ochsner
and
@Saints
surprised breast cancer patient Allison Nelson and family with a trip to
#SB52
this week courtesy of
@NFL
. Check out the family's reaction to the news!
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Two members of the Red Wolf Brass Band decided to get their
#COVIDvaccine
after finishing their set at
#VaxFest
today! At left is Paul Robertson. At right is Oscar Perez. Great job, guys!
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Claire Bruno, Tammy Do and Munraj Singh, medical students at the University of Queensland's Ochsner Clinical School, helped out the New Orleans Saints training camp today at Ochsner Sports Performance Center! Who dat!
@OchsnerEdu
@UQMedicine
@OPTsouth
@Saints
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Ninety percent of back pain cases get better within six weeks. So if your pain is a bit more persistent or it’s accompanied by fever, night sweats or unintended weight loss, it’s time to call your doctor.
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Sunday is Nov. 10, Worldwide
@netcancerday
. Learn about this new treatment and how it's helping this Ochsner patient:
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Ochsner’s Mobile Vaccine Unit and Blood Mobile are out at
@Saints
Training Camp until noon today, Aug. 6! We will be offering the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The first 25 people to donate blood OR get their vaccine get two tickets to a Saints preseason game!
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Want the latest on food and fitness, parenting, women's health, men's health and so much more? Subscribe to our free weekly email newsletter!
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Happy National Nurses Week to all Ochsner nurses! This week is celebrated annually May 6-12, and highlights the outstanding contributions of nurses and the selfless work they do every day.
To support Ochsner’s nurses, visit .
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In a show of solidarity and support, Ochsner healthcare providers took a knee for racial justice and equality on Friday at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans.
#whitecoatsforblacklives
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Great cause and great-looking masks!
Show your New Orleans pride with a customized
#Saints
mask! ⚜️
Make a $10 donation to the
@OchsnerHealth
Cancer Institute to create your own mask.
To start designing, visit
#MaskUpNola
#CrucialCatch
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Many congrats to our Digital Medicine Program patient Hans Jonassen for being recognized as an
#OchsnerHero
by the
@Saints
!
The
#Saints
honored Hans Jonassen as the
@OchsnerHealth
Hero at the Eagles game!
Hans says he is a very healthy guy because of the Digital Medicine Program at Ochsner, which allows him to monitor his health through an app
#OchsnerHero
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This afternoon
@Saints
yoga instructor, Jessica Huneycutt, is leading Ochsner physicians and cancer staff members in a yoga session.
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Pediatrics nurses putting on their best
@Saints
defensive lineman faces in honor of
#BlackAndGoldFriday
#WhoDat
http://t.co/3cyzfmEeTx
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#Ochsner
Hospital for Children patient
@jarrius
promoting
#organdonation
w/ us today! Learn more:
#donatelife
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We'll
#prettymuch
be up early to catch
#Ochsner
Hospital for Children patient,
#Saints
superfan Jarrius tomorrow on
@GMA
!
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Watch
@Saints
players and wives model clothes from
@saks
at Brees Down the Runway, presented by Brittany and Drew Brees & the Brees Dream Foundation, 11/4 at
@HyattNewOrleans
, benefiting the Women's Wellness and Survivorship Center at Ochsner Baptist. Tix:
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We are grateful to the women and men of our security team at all of our locations. Here are some of our
#OchsnerHeroes
at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans on Jefferson Hwy. Thank you, team!
Learn more about our storm preparation at
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Ochsner has been named the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana for 8 years in a row by
@usnews
. Our award-winning nurses, physicians and staff never stop striving to give you our best.
#BestHospitals
@USNewsHealth
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Archbishop Gregory Aymond has asked that all
@nola_catholics
churches ring their bells at 6 p.m. daily, starting today, Palm Sunday to "remind us to lift our prayers to God for many in this time of crisis and in a special way for our health care workers who risk their lives.''
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10 years ago, Gayle and Tom Benson provided a generous donation to create the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center. Today, Ochsner Health is opening an expansion of the center. Learn more:
@Saints
@PelicansNBA
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Going to the gynecologist for the first or 10th time can be awkward, but it doesn’t have to be a bad experience. Here are answers to some of your top questions.
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