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Initial demolition work begins at blighted Lindy Boggs hospital in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Initial work has begun to demolish the former Lindy Boggs Medical Center, a long-blighted property in Mid-City that some residents still refer to as Mercy. Workers have begun removing steel coverings from the building as the first steps of the demolition process get underway. Jeff Schwartz,...
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Thibodaux Regional Internal Medicine Clinic moves to new location: See where
A local medical clinic in Thibodaux announced on social media that they have moved to a new location. The Thibodaux Regional Internal Medicine Clinic’s new office is located at 900 North Canal Blvd. According to a social media post, the clinic is accepting new patients, with no referral needed. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, call 985-493-4004.
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Tulane Brings Geriatric Clinic to Metairie
With an aging population spread across the Greater New Orleans area, the doctors of Tulane Medicine know there is a desperate need for specialized geriatric care. To address this growing demand, Tulane appointed R. Osvaldo Navia, MD, MBA, a nationally recognized expert in senior care, as Division Chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Navia is establishing the Healthy Aging Clinic, a new geriatric clinic at East Jefferson General Hospital, featuring three board-certified geriatricians with a unique interest in the care of older adults. Providing services in medication management, memory and cognitive health, fall prevention, and all-around whole-person care, the team at Tulane knows that investing in geriatric care is an investment in the well-being of New Orleans families and the future of our community.
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Ochsner MD Anderson earns national accreditation and recognition for excellence in cancer care
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center announces it has earned two accreditations and a recognition that reflects its commitment to comprehensive, expert, multidisciplinary cancer care. Accreditation and recognition. Eight Ochsner MD Anderson locations have received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC)...
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A New Era for Brain Science Begins at Ochsner’s New Neuroscience Center
For many years there have been discussions and efforts aimed toward making the greater New Orleans area a nationally recognized healthcare destination. This fall, with the opening of the Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute at the Ochsner Jefferson Highway campus, the region will take another major step toward that goal.
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Andy Kopplin believes New Orleans' best hope for the future lies in its biomedical corridor
When Tulane University announced last month it had reached an agreement to take control of the long-stalled effort to redevelop the former Charity Hospital downtown, Andy Kopplin was among those cheering the most. Since 2016, Kopplin has served as president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, backer of...
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Ochsner Names New Chief Physician Executive & President
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health has named Brian Moore, MD, as its next chief physician executive and president, Ochsner Clinic, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Dr. Moore will lead clinical strategy for the health system, advancing Ochsner’s commitment to high-quality care, expanded access and exceptional experience for patients and the teams delivering their care. He will succeed Robert I. Hart, MD, whose planned retirement will be effective at the end of the year following 32 years of distinguished service.
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North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic Adds ENT Specialist
HAMMOND, La. – North Oaks Health has announced the addition of ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) Erik Rasmussen, MD, to the North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic in Hammond. He is accepting new patients of all ages, from newborns to adults. Dr. Rasmussen specializes in Inspire Therapy, an...
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North Oaks Health Adds 2 Neurosurgeons
HAMMOND, La. – North Oaks Health has announced that neurosurgeons Dani Terrell, MD, MPH, and S. Garrett Whipple-Bones, MD have joined the North Oaks Neurosurgery Clinic in Hammond. They are accepting new patients ages 18 and up. Dr. Terrell and Dr. Whipple-Bones both recently completed neurosurgical oncology fellowships at...
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STHS recognized nationally as leader in caring for people with diabetes
COVINGTON --- St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association as a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. It is one of just 37 hospitals earning this national recognition, and the only one...
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STHS nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in stroke care
COVINGTON --- St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s bronze-level Get With The Guidelines - Stroke quality achievement award for 2026 in recognition of its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
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Q&A: ADA award winner Diana Isaacs, PharmD, emphasizes ‘human touch’ in diabetes care
NEW ORLEANS — Even with all the advances in technology, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, said patients remain at the center of diabetes management. Isaacs, an endocrine clinical pharmacy specialist at Cleveland Clinic and a Healio | Endocrine Today Editorial Board Member, said during her...
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Dr. Erik Rasmussen joins North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic - Hammond
HAMMOND --- North Oaks Health is excited to welcome ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) Erik Rasmussen, MD, to the North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic in Hammond. He is accepting new patients of all ages, from newborns to adults. Dr. Rasmussen specializes in Inspire® Therapy, an FDA-approved surgical implant...
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New Orleans cardiologist earns top national honor for a lifetime of healing
Meg Farris / WWL Louisiana Medical Reporter (WWL) Dr. Keith Ferdinand, a local doctor from the Lower 9th Ward, has been named the National Physician of the Year by the American Heart Association for his dedication to improving the health of his community. A local doctor just accepted a major...
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New Orleans doctor honored as National Physician of the Year
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Planned Parenthood will return to Louisiana with in-person facility in New Orleans
Planned Parenthood will expand services to Louisiana and bring in-person care back to New Orleans after ceasing operations in the state last year due to funding issues, officials announced Wednesday morning. Planned Parenthood Great Plains network plans to expand telehealth services across the state this summer before opening a New...