March 12, 2024

Ochsner Health cardiologist Salima Qamruddin, MD, MPH, FASE, FACC has been named a 2024 Women in STEM honoree by the American Heart Association and Entergy. This annual award gives recognition to six local female leaders who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment and made an impact in the field of science, technology, engineering, and math across New Orleans.

March 12, 2024

Lakeview Hospital, in collaboration with the Junior League of Greater Covington, will host the 20th annual Girls Health Day on April 13 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Lakeview Hospital campus. The event is designed for girls from eight to 14 and their mothers or guardians.

Keynote speaker Kati Morse LeBreton will address social media and the digital age.

March 12, 2024

On March 12, Our Lady of the Angels Health celebrated 10 years of commitment to the Washington Parish community with Our Lady of the Angels Health team members and key community stakeholders, including Washington Parish President Ryan Seal. 

A blessing and prayer service was held, followed by a reception.  

The event was held in the main parking lot of Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa.

March 12, 2024

Steve Nelson, MD, will serve as chancellor of LSU Health New Orleans, pending a vote by the LSU Board of Supervisors. He has served as Interim Chancellor since the fall of 2021.

As part of his role, Nelson will oversee completion of the center's 10-year reaccreditation review cycle, a rigorous 18-month process designed to reflect the excellence of the program.

March 12, 2024

Ochsner Health announced its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This recognition underscores Ochsner’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and promotes career advancement for women.

In a survey conducted by Newsweek that included more than 142,000 women across more than 848,000 American companies, Ochsner Health, classified as a large company on the list, earned five out of five stars.