Three Ochsner Health hospitals are recognized on a list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, presented by Newsweek and Statista.
The recognized hospitals include:
-Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
-Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, inclusive of Ochsner Baptist, A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus
-Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, FMOL Health | Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, and FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake St. Elizabeth have each earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the seventh consecutive cycle.
Lin Dang, MD, has been elected to serve as chief of the medical staff at Woman’s Hospital for a one-year term. It is a continuation of her commitment to leadership and innovation at Woman’s having served as past vice chief of staff, past chair of the Medical Staff Peer Review, and currently serving as the chair of the Medical Executive Committee.
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has installed a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, advancing the college’s diagnostic capabilities for both small and large animal patients.
The new unit, a Canon Orian 1.5T MRI, replaces LSU Vet Med’s original MRI, which had been in service since 2009. The acquisition marks the final step in a coordinated, multi-year effort to modernize all radiology equipment within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
While summer is often associated with vacations, sunshine, and time with family and friends, mental health experts say it is also a time to remain vigilant about emotional wellness and suicide prevention.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates are often higher during the summer months than during the winter, contrary to popular belief. In response, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is encouraging Louisiana residents to check on loved ones and recognize warning signs that someone may be struggling with mental health challenges.
