Supply chain disruptions, health disparities and vaccine distribution have been marked challenges of 2021. The CEOs of Pfizer and Walgreens shared their predictions on these issues and the challenges, as well as opportunities to come in 2022. ow.ly/2jxo103jnZ0

Stop by Parkway Bakery and Tavern on May 20-22 for their "Po'Boys for Life" giveback, supporting the Ochsner Transplant Institute! They will donate $1 from sales of every shrimp po'boy sold to support Ochsner transplant patients and programs through the Greg Smith Fund.

We're proud to share that Ochsner Hospital For Children has ranked in U.S. News Health Best Children’s Hospital in three specialties: Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, and Orthopedics! Learn more: ochsner.org/pediatrics

The first day of school will be here before we know it! Join Ochsner Hospital for Children for a back-to-school health fair on Saturday, July 23 from noon until 4 p.m. We'll offer sports physicals, routine immunizations and COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months to 18.

Don't be in that number ---- get boosted ---> A new study by JAMA Internal Medicine finds that vaccinated but not boosted people were more than twice as likely to be hospitalized than those who had a booster. ow.ly/u2QK50KNW6T

The Moonlight and Miracles Mercedes-Benz car raffle is back! Purchase a $100 ticket for your chance to win this 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC: ow.ly/x8e2104bekv

The 23rd Annual eHealthcare Strategy Leadership Awards winners were announced on Nov. 9 during the Healthcare Internet Conference. Ochsner Health received Platinum, Gold, Silver and Distinction awards in 7 categories. View the list of winners: bit.ly/3Tmgv8d #eHealthcareAwards

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has promoted and appointed several leaders to its executive team. The health system announced the changes on Nov. 2, one day after Pete November stepped into Ochsner Health's CEO role. ow.ly/LSFI104cyxq

Ten Ochsner Health hospitals and partners received an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2022. This national distinction recognized Ochsner facilities for protecting patients from preventable harm and error. Learn more at: bit.ly/3X7X7it. #Award

Ochsner Women’s Services is excited to announce Ochsner Medical Center, inclusive of Ochsner Medical Center- West Bank Campus and Ochsner Baptist, is the highest-rated maternity hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report! Read more: news.ochsner.org/news-releases/…

Women are increasingly taking on top executive positions at hospitals and health systems across the United States, bringing an important perspective to the organization. I'm proud to know and work with lynda walker #ochsnerproud ow.ly/kw1r104pkVP

Drink up! Gulp, gulp! Poor hydration linked to early aging and chronic disease, 25-year study finds ow.ly/iaBZ50MjttY

When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin rose from a tackle during Monday Night Football only to fall to the ground again, everyone knew something was wrong. Doctors say the takeaway is how important it is to know what to do in a life-threatening emergency ow.ly/HgpF50Mps7B

I just finished season 2 of Netflix's coming-of-age mother-daughter drama "Ginny & Georgia" last night --- they did a great job of exploring the mental health challenges that many high-school kids are going through. ow.ly/boi250Mpb9t

New research has found that a five-minute walking break after every 30 minutes of sitting may help regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels. ow.ly/lQeQ104rQmJ

Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana, based in New Orleans, have agreed to establish a joint medical college. ow.ly/RfZy50MBtET

👏Congratulations to our cardiology department on becoming the first in Louisiana to complete 400 Watchman implants! #OchsnerHealth #OchsnerCardiology

Voting is now open for the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Best Children’s Hospital rankings. Are you eligible to vote? Have you claimed your Doximity profile to vote? To learn more, visit ochsner.org/usnwr. 🗳️🗳️

Festing this weekend in NOLA? 🎺🎶🎷 Ochsner Health stands ready to assist New Orleans JazzFest Thank you, Ochsner!

Good morning, New Orleans! This view never gets old. 🌇 #lawx #nola