Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.
About Ochsner
We serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Ochsner is nationally recognized for inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities through expertise, quality and digital connectivity. In 2024, more than 40,000 dedicated team members and 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians at Ochsner cared for 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries.
Our regions
With hundreds of hospital and clinic locations throughout Louisiana and Mississippi, you don’t have to go far for comprehensive, cutting-edge care. Explore locations near you:
- Baton Rouge Area
- Bayou
- Kenner Area
- Lafayette Area
- Coastal Mississippi
- East Mississippi/West Alabama
- New Orleans Area
- North Louisiana
- Northshore
- Southwest Louisiana
- West Bank
The Gold Standard of Nursing Excellence
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans has achieved Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing in 2003, 2008, 2013, 2019 and 2024, earning this rare honor five times, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of hospitals nationwide. This recognition reflects our strict dedication to quality care and our strong commitment to supporting our nurses with the resources they need to deliver expert care to our communities.
Connect with us
Whether you’re looking to schedule an appointment, ask a question or connect with the right team, Ochsner is here to help.
Patient and Provider Advocacy Team
We encourage you to connect with our Patient and Provider Advocacy team to share your thoughts and ensure your voice is heard. Together, we can create a better experience for both patients and care teams.
- Email: patientadvocate@ochsner.org
- Phone: 1-844-959-HEAR (4327)
