July 26, 2022

Children’s Hospital New Orleans was awarded the Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. The award is valid for a three-year period.  The ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support signifies to patients and families a commitment to exceptional patient care and demonstrates to the healthcare community an assurance of high-quality standards, specialized equipment and supplies, defined patient protocols, and advanced education of all staff members.

July 26, 2022

LCMC Health announced that two of its hospitals – University Medical Center New Orleans and Children’s Hospital New Orleans – have achieved Stage 7 on the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). This is the highest validation from HIMSS Analytics, a leading global healthcare IT consulting organization.

July 26, 2022

CGFNS International, Inc. (CGFNS) publicly announced its Passport2Liberty initiative that will restore credentials for Ukrainian nurses who wish to migrate to the United States. Recognizing that special attention must be given to those forced to flee their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster, CGFNS will leverage its credentials assessment expertise, partnerships, and global educational database to reconstruct the documentation Ukrainian nurses need to practice in the United States.  

July 18, 2022

The American Hospital Association (AHA) honored four hospitals and health systems for their leadership and improvement in quality and safety. Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans (OMC) was named a finalist for the AHA Quest for Quality Prize that recognizes healthcare leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health in communities.

July 18, 2022

Terrebonne General Health System announced that their Baby Bash event will be back in person. This is a free event for new and expecting parents and families of infants and toddlers. Baby Bash will be held on Aug. 6 from 8 a.m.-12 n.n. in conjunction with Market at the Marina, at the Downtown Houma Marina.