Ochsner Health System
Ochsner Health System
Ochsner Health System (pronounced: OX-ner) is a non-profit, academic, healthcare system based in Southeast Louisiana. It is named after its founder, Dr. Alton Ochsner, a well-known surgeon and medical educator.
Etymology
The name "Ochsner" is of Swiss origin and is a surname. It was adopted as the name of the health system to honor its founder, Dr. Alton Ochsner.
History
Ochsner Health System was established in 1942 by Dr. Alton Ochsner and four colleagues. Over the years, it has grown into one of the largest independent academic health systems in the United States.
Services
Ochsner Health System provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, pediatrics, radiology, and surgery. It also offers telemedicine services and operates several research centers.
Locations
The health system operates more than 30 hospitals and over 80 health centers and urgent care centers across Louisiana. Its flagship facility is the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.
Affiliations
Ochsner Health System is affiliated with the University of Queensland in Australia, offering a unique medical education program that combines classroom learning with clinical experience.
Related Terms
- Healthcare
- Non-profit
- Academic
- Primary care
- Specialty care
- Pediatrics
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Telemedicine
- Research
- Medical education
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ochsner Health System
- Wikipedia's article - Ochsner Health System
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