Ochsner Health

U.S. News & World Report has named Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans (OMC), inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank and Ochsner Baptist, the Best Hospital in Louisiana for the 13th consecutive year! 🎉🎉🎉 Additionally, OMC is the No. 1 hospital in the New Orleans metro area. U.S. News also announced Tuesday, July 16, that six specialties ranked in the nation's top 10%: gastroenterology and GI surgery, geriatrics, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. As part of the annual review, Ochsner hospitals also received more than 30 additional accolades from U.S. News, including Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center ranking as the No. 1 hospital in Southwestern Louisiana. These recognitions build on Ochsner Children's Hospital's recognition as Louisiana's top-ranked hospital for kids by U.S. News & World Report. "It is an honor to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 13 years. We remain profoundly grateful for the trust our communities throughout Louisiana have placed in us for care," said Pete November, CEO of Ochsner Health. "Each day, the care teams and staff at our Ochsner hospitals and clinics earn this national recognition through their dedication and exemplary commitment to delivering the highest quality, compassionate care to our communities." Learn more about Ochsner's U.S. News & World Report rankings: https://lnkd.in/gX-6A8US To schedule an appointment at Ochsner, visit: https://lnkd.in/gAjz8QbP

The Ochsner Baptist team is gearing up in their finest black and gold to cheer on the Saints as they take on the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday on the road! 🖤💛 As the official healthcare provider of the New Orleans Saints, Ochsner will be cheering on from home! Who’s ready for a win?! #GeauxSaints

Happy Vascular Nurses Week (Sept. 8-14)! 🎉 We’d like to recognize the incredible vascular nurses who provide specialized care and improve lives every day. From managing complex conditions to supporting patients through their most critical moments, their passion makes a difference. Want to join an amazing team and make a lasting impact? Explore nursing careers at Ochsner Health and discover how you can grow with our supportive community. 🌟 ochsner.org/nursing

Get ready for an unforgettable Saturday on Sept. 14, where health, family and fun come together! Join us at the Big Health Event, presented by the Urban League Of Louisiana and proudly sponsored by Ochsner Health, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here’s what’s in store: 🩺 Free health screenings 🍽️ Culinary delights that blend flavor with health 💪 Empowering health talks to inspire your wellness journey, including mental health panel discussions 🏀 High-energy movement and sports zones 🧘♀️ Refreshing yoga flow sessions 🔬 Kid’s STEM adventures to ignite curiosity 🎁 Games and giveaways for the entire family Plus, enjoy free parking while you’re here! Don’t miss this chance to take control of your health and have a blast doing it. Register for free today: Register here: https://lnkd.in/g2pHAJmx See you there! 🎉 #BHE24 #TheBigHealthEvent

Happy Environmental Services (EVS) Week! Celebrated Sept. 8-14, this week recognizes the incredible dedication of our EVS teams at Ochsner Health and their commitment to keeping our facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for patients, families and our team. Thank you for your contributions to our facilities, always, and especially this week during Hurricane Francine. Pictured are a few of our EVS team members from Ochsner Baptist and Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview. If you would like to contribute to supporting Ochsner team members affected by the hurricane, please visit https://ow.ly/MQNW50Tme9p for more details on how you can help.

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Rose Sterling - Linen Aide, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 🌟 We’re excited to shine a light on one of our brightest stars, Ms. Rose Sterling! Since joining the Ochsner family in August 2022, Ms. Rose has made a tremendous impact, first as an Inpatient Aide, helping improve HCAHPS survey scores on the Telemetry unit, and now as our Lead Linen Aide. Her dedication to high standards has not only reduced lost linen charges but also ensures a positive first impression for patients with clean, crisp linens—setting the entire care team up for success. "I just love what I do! Working independently and making real decisions allows me to see real results. Being part of the Ochsner Family means growth, and I have the support of my leaders to help me achieve it." Thank you, Ms. Rose, for your commitment to excellence and living Ochsner's core values every day! 👉 Want to grow your career with us? Explore opportunities today. ochsner.org/careers #EVSWeek

We are grateful to all our teams across the regions who worked tirelessly to care for patients during Hurricane Francine. Your dedication and resilience continue to inspire us. Pictured are a few team members from our Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank emergency department. If you would like to contribute to supporting Ochsner team members affected by the hurricane, please visit https://ow.ly/t48S50Tme9n for more details on how you can help.

We hope you all stayed safe during the storm. As a reminder, we’ve rescheduled the Healthcare Student Expo to Sept. 19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we’re excited to see you next week for a great opportunity to connect with you about career growth at Ochsner Health. You don’t need to re-register, and we’ll continue sending email reminders with any updates. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you on the new date!

The safety of our community is our top priority. Due to the approaching hurricane, we have decided to reschedule the upcoming Healthcare Student Expo to Sept. 19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you’ll join us on the new date for this exciting opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, explore job openings and learn more about career growth at Ochsner Health. You do not need to re-register for the new date. We will continue to send out email reminders for the event, along with any updated information should anything else change. Please stay safe.

Congratulations to our 2024 LSNA Nightingale Winners! Our incredible nurses claimed top awards: Registered Nurse of the Year, Contribution to Quality, Rookie of the Year and Nurse Administrator of the Year. 👏 Let's celebrate as one of our nurses achieved the honor of induction into the LSNA Hall of Fame! 🏆 #nurses