Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge Chairman of Hematology/Oncology Burke “Jay” Brooks, MD, wants to reassure local cancer patients who have been travelling to Houston for treatment that they can easily continue their care in Baton Rouge.
“Because of our electronic health record (EHR), Epic, we can access their treatment plans here at the Ochsner Baton Rouge Cancer Center, and continue their care here in a highly effective and coordinated manner. While MD Anderson and other Houston facilities are still struggling with the effects of Harvey, we will ensure that cancer care is uninterrupted to the greatest extent possible,” said Dr. Brooks. “I’ve spoken to several patients in the last two days who were extremely relieved that we are able to seamlessly maintain their cancer treatment here at Ochsner.”
Patients who ordinarily receive cancer care in Houston can call (225) 761-5200 to make an appointment at any Ochsner Baton Rouge location.
Ochsner Baton Rouge Cancer Center offers a hematology/oncology outpatient clinic with both chemotherapy infusion and radiation oncology, including a radiation vault with a state-of-the-art linear accelerator. Ochsner Baton Rouge Cancer Center is the only cancer program in Baton Rouge using a fully integrated electronic medical record, allowing physicians to have access to patients’ entire health information, so that they can truly deliver individualized care. The center also includes access to a robust clinical research program, including cutting-edge drugs, anti-cancer agents, and early-phase clinical trials previously unavailable in Louisiana.
Patients of Ochsner Health System also have the benefit of the industry-leading electronic health record, Epic, which provides an environment to safely and securely share patient information, no matter where the patient receives care. In addition, through the Epic Care Everywhere Network, Ochsner [providers] can see patient records from hundreds of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the nation and four countries. This ensures a higher level of coordinated care and improves outcomes. Ochsner patients can make appointments, and access test results and healthcare resources through the patient portal, MyOchsner.