Ochsner is recognized by industry experts

We're honored by the recognition and awards we've received. They show us that our hard work in delivering top-notch care to the people in the Gulf South area and beyond is making a real difference. More than that, these honors set a standard for us. They give us a clear goal to strive toward as we continue to do our best. 

We appreciate all the doctors who work with us at Ochsner Health. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to every nurse, technician and staff member who is part of our team. Your dedication to providing the best possible care to each patient who visits us is what makes us who we are. Thank you for your commitment and for making a positive impact on the lives of so many people.


June 2025

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Ochsner names Quentin Alleva, MD, Baton Rouge regional medical director

June 18, 2025

Dr. Alleva will provide medical staff leadership and support provider engagement and growth — while advancing quality and excellence in patient care across the region.

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Nurse.com awards Ochsner Health Top Workplaces 2025 Award

June 17, 2025

With over 2,000 of Ochsner’s nurses participating in this survey, Ochsner continues to demonstrate its commitment to employee engagement and consistent improvement. 

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Ochsner Children’s named to Newsweek's list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025

June 5, 2025

Ochsner Children’s has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025. This prestigious honor is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on May 28, 2025, and can be viewed on the Newsweek website.

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May 2025

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Ochsner Baton Rouge physician recognized for patient care

May 21, 2025

The United Hero Award honors Stacy Jones-Pedescleaux, MD, for consistently delivering highly rated patient experiences while excelling in access to care, communication, care coordination and overall service. 

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St. Bernard Parish Hospital receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

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Ochsner LSU Health Monroe receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

May 1, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center has been awarded an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog dedicated to patient safety. This recognition places the medical center among the safest hospitals in the nation, reflecting its commitment to reducing errors, accidents, injuries, and infections while fostering a culture of patient-first care.

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April 2025

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Ochsner St. Mary earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands out as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

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Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge earns ‘A’ hospital safety grade from Leapfrog Group

April 30, 2025

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries.

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Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025

April 23, 2025

This annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., spotlighting institutions that excel in providing exceptional care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

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Ochsner Health on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025

April 23, 2025

This annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., spotlighting institutions that excel in care throughout the pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

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Ochsner LSU Health PICU receives Beacon Award from AACN

April 8, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center is proud to announce its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This recognition places the PICU in a select group of hospital units across the nation delivering top-tier critical care.

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Ochsner Health Earns Prestigious 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Award

April 4, 2025

The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement.

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March 2025

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Ochsner Health celebrates team members recognized as Louisiana State Nurses Association 40 Under 40 honorees

March 26, 2025

The LSNA 40 Under 40 list honors 40 future leaders of nursing in Louisiana who are 40 years of age and under, exemplify dedication to the nursing profession, and demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.

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Ochsner Health named 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner

March 24, 2025

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.

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February 2025

Ochsner St. Anne is only La. facility included in top 100 list of critical access hospitals

February 26, 2025

The annual Top 100 Critical Access Hospital list is based on the performance of critical access hospitals, recognizing excellence in managing risk, achieving higher quality, securing better outcomes, increasing patient experience and operating at a lower cost than their peers.

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David Callecod named CEO of Ochsner LSU Health

February 12, 2025

David Callecod, MBA, FACHE, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana. Callecod brings more than 25 years of experience as a healthcare CEO.

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January 2025

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Ochsner Health provides expert care, community engagement and educational experiences as Official Medical Provider of the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee

January 31, 2025

Over the past year, Ochsner has worked closely with the Host Committee and its partners to engage the local community and to ensure Super Bowl fans from across the country and world will have access to the highest quality medical care while in New Orleans.

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December 2024

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Ochsner Health named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

December 11, 2024

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named numerous Ochsner Health hospitals as 2025 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care.

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November 2024

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Independent evaluation recognizes Ochsner Digital Medicine for superior hypertension management

November 25, 2024

Unlike other programs that simply monitor health conditions, Ochsner Digital Medicine offers comprehensive care, including adjusting medications to find the right treatment, health coaching, and managing conditions with specialized clinicians.

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Ochsner Health receives 2024-25 WebMD Choice Award

November 22, 2024

Ochsner Health is one of 24 healthcare systems nationally to be recognized for the Elite Choice Award.

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Ochsner Health hospitals and partners receive national recognition for commitment to patient safety

November 15, 2024

Leapfrog assigns general hospitals across the country grades based on more than 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

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Bollinger Shipyards President and CEO Ben Bordelon elected to Ochsner Health Board of Directors

November 11, 2024

Ben Bordelon will begin his four-year term effective January 1, 2025. The Ochsner Health Board of Directors oversees the system’s leadership and strategy to achieve the organization’s mission and vision.

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October 2024

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Ochsner Health honored for digital health excellence by CHIME

October 29, 2024

Ochsner Health is proud to announce its Level 9 achievement for the acute and ambulatory survey selection for the eleventh consecutive year.

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Ochsner Children’s Hospital named No.1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for 4th consecutive year

October 7, 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, Ochsner Children’s Hospital upholds its position as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana according to the 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

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Mary Deynoodt named CEO of Ochsner Baptist

October 7, 2024

Mary Deynoodt has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Baptist, located at 2700 Napolean Ave. in New Orleans.

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