Baton Rouge General’s Advanced Robotics Institute installed and is using Intuitive HUB, a digital platform that helps care teams collaborate over video in real-time for consultation and case observations. The platform allows physicians to share content with colleagues to improve patient outcomes and for training purposes.
February 3, 2022
Black residents of Baton Rouge and New Orleans faced twice the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection as white residents, a study shows.
Ochsner Health and Pennington Biomedical Research Center analyzed 4,752 records from two large prevalence studies in both cities. The New Orleans data were collected in May 2020, and the Baton Rouge data in July 2020.
February 3, 2022
Ochsner Baton Rouge is hosting blood drives at several regional locations throughout the month of February to help boost the community’s blood supply. These drives will feature the Ochsner Blood Mobile, which provides a comfortable and safe place for donations.
“Because of the pandemic and a nationwide shortage, there is a need for blood right here in our own community,” says Ochsner Baton Rouge Regional Medical Director Aldo Russo, MD. “Having blood for patients who need surgery, transfusions, or emergency services is crucial for the best outcomes.”
January 26, 2022
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center welcomes two professionals to the organization’s leadership team. Angela Hammett, MSN, RNC-OB, LCCE, has been named the director of navigation and support services. Mandy Shipp will serve as the organization’s director of clinical research.
January 26, 2022
Woman’s Hospital has rescheduled its annual BUST Breast Cancer event to March 30 due to the most recent COVID surge. The popular breast cancer fundraiser features cancer survivors modeling local artists’ bra-art designs at L’Auberge Baton Rouge, plus a silent and live auction and food from local restaurants.
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