After a pilot program in North Louisiana noted a 56% reduction in infant mortality, Louisiana Healthcare Connections expanded the Cribs for Kids safe sleep program statewide, recently distributing its 10,000th crib across the state.
October 18, 2022
Ochsner Health Center - SUNO opened officially on Oct. 17 during a ribbon cutting ceremony on campus.
Created in partnership with Ochsner Health, this new clinic and its providers will serve students, faculty, and staff by treating non-emergency illnesses and injuries that are most traditionally seen by an urgent care provider and non-physician. The clinic is located on the second floor of the University Center.
October 11, 2022
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Live Well community event returns to the Northshore later this month. Live Well Northshore, an early detection screening and education opportunity, will be held on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Covington Trailhead (419 N. New Hampshire St.). This free community event is designed to provide residents from southeast Louisiana an opportunity to take advantage of four different types of cancer screenings, including breast, prostate, colorectal, and skin cancer. Participants can also access blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose checks.
October 11, 2022
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital ranked first in Louisiana in Newsweek’s 2022 list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers. Newsweek worked with global market research and data firm Statista Inc., to conduct its annual online survey with more than 4,400 physical rehabilitation experts. A total of 11 rehabilitation facilities throughout the state were named to the Louisiana list, with Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital taking the top spot.
October 11, 2022
New Orleans high school students interested in nursing careers will soon have a free, three-year path to becoming licensed practical nurses (LPN) starting in 11th grade. The new pilot LPN apprenticeship program was developed by New Orleans Career Center (NOCC), Delgado Charity School of Nursing, and Ochsner Health. Recruiting for a pilot cohort will begin in January for 20 seats. It is the only program of its kind in New Orleans.
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