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We’re excited to share that Ochsner Children's Hospital has been ranked the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report! Ochsner Children’s Hospital ranked in three specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Orthopedics and Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. With more than 100,000 patients cared for every year across 30 specialties and more than 200 pediatric physicians on staff, Ochsner Children’s is proud to lead the way in kids’ care in Louisiana and across the Gulf South. Please join us in celebrating this wonderful achievement! Learn more about pediatrics at Ochsner Children’s here: https://ow.ly/M8Bg50TGhl9.

📣 Meet Eric. When Eric and his wife moved to Louisiana, they embraced a new chapter filled with possibilities. At Ochsner Baton Rouge, Eric discovered more than a career in respiratory therapy. He found a supportive team, a meaningful path and a community that fosters growth and connection. Read Eric’s story and see how Ochsner helped him find purpose and community. 

Happy National Doctors’ Day to all the outstanding physicians at Ochsner Health 🩺! We are grateful for our incredible physicians who make it possible for us to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and communities every day. Want to thank a doctor who has made an impact on your life? Leave a comment below, or write a message of appreciation to your doctor by visiting https://ow.ly/kTnq50VqS0Q

Becker's Healthcare has once again honored Ochsner Health's leadership! We're excited to celebrate three of our leaders for their skill and commitment to improving healthcare. 🔹 Pete November, CEO of Ochsner Health, has been named to the “Great Leaders in Healthcare 2025” list, honoring his vision for innovation, dedication to a people-first culture and strategic efforts to transform care delivery. Under his leadership, Ochsner is advancing technology to enhance patient and clinician experiences while forging bold partnerships that are shaping the future of healthcare. 🔹 Tracey Schiro, MBA, executive vice president and chief people and culture officer, is featured on the “99 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know 2025” list. Her leadership has been pivotal in creating a culture that thrives, earning Ochsner recognition as one of Newsweek's Best Places to Work. 🔹 Louis Jeansonne, MD, MMM, chief medical information officer, has earned a place on the “58 Hospital and Health System CMIOs and CNIOS to Know 2024” list for his expertise in leveraging technology to revolutionize patient care, enhance safety and drive improved outcomes. Check out the complete lists to see these leaders' achievements and how they impact healthcare. · https://ow.ly/P3oO50VqOB5 · https://ow.ly/MGZ650VqOB4 · https://ow.ly/N3QJ50VqOB3

March is Social Work Month, and we’re honored to celebrate the incredible social workers across Ochsner Health whose compassion, dedication and expertise are essential in elevating patient care and empowering our communities. Pictured here are just a few of our outstanding social work professionals from outpatient case management, transplant and the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, who recently came together for a professional development session to further enhance the care they provide. We’re grateful for all you do and the difference you make. Interested in joining this inspiring team? Explore rewarding social work career opportunities with us at Ochsner.org/careers.

Big News 🎉! Eleven Ochsner facilities and partners have been awarded the Birth Ready and Birth Ready+ designations through the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC)! Congratulations to these teams: Birth Ready Designation 🔹 Ochsner American Legion Hospital 🔹 Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 🔹 Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank 🔹 CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital 🔹 Slidell Memorial Hospital Birth Ready+ Designation 🔹 Ochsner Baptist - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center 🔹 Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 🔹 Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center 🔹 Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Medical Center 🔹 Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner 🔹 Ochsner St. Anne Hospital Thank you to our labor and delivery teams, whose dedication to providing exceptional, world-class care for mothers and babies throughout our communities is reflected in these achievements. Learn more about the Birth Ready and Birth Ready+ designations on the Louisiana Department of Health's website: https://lnkd.in/gdC55x3G.

Ochsner Health has been awarded the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement. This award recognizes the most engaged companies in the world and highlights Ochsner’s continued dedication to setting a standard of excellence in patient care and the workplace. "Ochsner Health is honored to receive this recognition," said Pete November, chief executive officer, Ochsner Health. "Our commitment to fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace for our team members is directly tied to providing exceptional care and outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.” Want to learn more about this award? Read more using the link below. https://ow.ly/qk9u50VooCB

Congratulations to our students from The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Class of 2024, for an incredible Match Day on March 21! 🎉 This year, the UQ-Ochsner MD Program received a 97% match rate through the National Residency Match Program – exceeding the average national match rate of 93.5% for U.S. medical schools. This marks the thirteenth consecutive year that the UQ-Ochsner MD Program’s match rate has been 90% or above. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for these doctors! “The incredible achievements of our students on Match Day highlights our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and our remarkable partnerships,” said Leonardo Seoane, MD, FACP, executive vice president and chief academic officer, Ochsner Health. The UQ-Ochsner MD Program is a unique four-year training, academic and clinical experience, which takes place across two continents. The first two years of medical school curriculum occur at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, which is recognized as one of the top medical schools in the world. The final two years of clinical study are completed with Ochsner Health, a leading academic medical center in the Gulf South. #matchday #matchday2025 #residencymatch

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th Annual Health & Wellness Family Expo on March 8! Together with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and Pontchartrain Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, we welcomed 321 community members to a day full of health, wellness and connection. Attendees received health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol and pediatric hearing checks, and had access to vital services like dental care, vision testing and more. Ochsner Education Outreach also presented at the expo and was joined by OB/GYN Monique Hamilton, MD, to share more on Ochsner’s STEM Pathfinder program held at Ochsner Baptist. This free summer program opens doors to exciting health science careers for students entering 9th-11th grade in the fall. #OchsnerServes

🎉Congratulations to our Ochsner Health honorees – Jordan Kahan, Meghan Young, Alicia Boudreaux, and Candace Koelling! This recognition celebrates nurses who fuel their purpose each day through leadership, innovation, kindness, and dedication to our patients and communities. We are so lucky these nurse leaders chose to share their voice with Ochsner – together, we are elevating the nursing profession for the future and we are looking forward to seeing what they will do next.