September 16, 2025

Ochsner Health has earned the designation of Center of Excellence from the Wilson Disease Association (WDA). Under the leadership of hepatologists Ryan Himes, MD, Hrishikesh Samant, MD, and Steven Young, MD, this recognition underscores Ochsner’s commitment to providing specialized care and advanced treatment for patients with Wilson disease, a rare and complex liver condition.  

September 16, 2025

Tulane University biomedical engineers are developing a new device to rapidly detect life-threatening blood-clotting problems in trauma patients using just a single drop of blood.

It’s a potentially life-saving advancement for cases of severe injury, where every minute counts as emergency teams work to stop bleeding and assess a patient’s coagulopathy, a condition that can cause excessive bleeding or blood clots due to defects in the body’s clotting process.

September 8, 2025

Mike Hulefeld, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Ochsner Health, announced he will step down from his role at the end of 2025. Ochsner has named Timothy Riddell, MD, the executive vice president and chief operating officer effective upon Hulefeld’s departure. 

September 8, 2025

Terrebonne General Health System welcomed Barton Wax, MD, board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon, to Terrebonne General and Gulf Coast Orthopedics.  He will join the orthopedic group specializing in hand surgery, where he will treat various conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow.

September 8, 2025

Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Dedric Clarke, MD, cardiac electrophysiologist, to the active medical staff. Clarke is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Cardiology Clinic located at 602 North Acadia Road, Suite 101, in Thibodaux.