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Current Headlines
 | | (May 6, 2013) Ochsner’s Tenth Annual Research Day is next Tuesday, May 14. This showcase of research and innovation features 69 scientific and clinical posters created by Ochsner physicians, scientists, fellows, residents, nurses, pharmacists, and medical students.
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|  | | (May 6, 2013) On its 10th anniversary in 2013, Research Day will feature expanded participation and several new events designed to showcase the depth and breadth of research at Ochsner. The theme of the event this year is Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.
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|  | | (April 30, 2013) Kelly Ural, MD, an Ochsner staff anesthesiologist and member of the Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology team, has been awarded the 2013 Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) Foundation Kaplan Leadership Grant.
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|  | | (April 22, 2013) On Saturday, April 13, 2013, Academic Community Outreach hosted the fourth annual Brownies Science in Action! Day at OMC - Kenner. A total of 51 Brownie Girl Scouts from the New Orleans area completed four experiments and one group activity with the help of 17 Ochsner employee volunteers from throughout the system.
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|  | | (April 16, 2013) G. Dodd Denton, MD, MPH will receive the 2013 Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM) Louis N. Pangaro, MD Educational Program Development Award. Dr. Denton will receive the award at the 2013 CDIM National Meeting to be held in New Orleans in early October in conjunction with Academic Internal Medicine Week. The award is given annually to a CDIM member who has contributed to the development of an outstanding educational program.
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Upcoming Events
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April 19-21, 2013 - 39th Annual Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents' Research Conference - New Orleans, LA This meeting aims at providing a forum for resident presentations in the field of anesthesiology. We are giving participants an opportunity to meet both in an academic and social environment, while encouraging interdepartmental communication and and cooperation among participating programs. |
May 7, 2013 – Research Day – New Orleans, LA The Tenth Annual Ochsner Health System Research Day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The Research Day Planning Committee wants this milestone occasion to include the widespread and enthusiastic participation of our physicians, staff scientists, medical residents/fellows, nursing staff, pharmacy staff and residents, and medical students located on ALL campuses/facilities of the Ochsner Health System. |
Matt Estrade, Grants Management Specialist, Office of Grants Management and Development, presents All You Wanted to Know About Foundation and Non-Federal Grants For Ochsner, in the Caldwell Room at noon. Please bring your lunch. Register for this class through the Ochsner Learning Network by searching Knowledge Is Power. |
Recognizing the need for an update of research in obstetrics and gynecology, the 31st Annual Dr. John C. Weed Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Research Seminar features research findings, innovative solutions, and practical approaches designed to assist obstetricians, gynecologists, registered nurses, and other health care professionals in understanding and applying the latest research findings in their field of expertise. In addition, topics that relate to all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology practice and surgical approaches, as well as the application and development of outcomes data, will be presented. |
The Ochsner Bioethics Committees invite all interested to attend the Clinical Ethics Symposium held Saturday morning, May 11 from 7:30 - 1:00 at the Brent House Conference Center. This course is an introduction to bioethics with clinical case presentations chosen to familiarize participants with basic concepts and common ethical dilemmas in clinical ethics consultation. |
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
After successfully completing this course, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify and categorize the various classes of airborne allergens found in ambient air.
2. Describe the lifecycle, modes of transport, reproduction, and methods of dispersal of aeroallergens.
3. Recognize diurnal, seasonal, and weather-induced patterns of allergen incidence.
4. Describe the health effects that may result from exposure to airborne allergens.
5. Practice hands-on application of acquired knowledge within the course, with the availability of expert assistance. |
Matt Estrade, Grants Management Specialist, Office of Grants Management and Development, presents All You Wanted to Know About Federal Grants for Ochsner, in the Burns Room at noon. Please bring your lunch. Register for this class through the Ochsner Learning Network by searching Knowledge Is Power. |
This conference will provide updates on diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus, including recent advances in the treatment of diseases. It will focus on primary clinical applications of current and new advances. The conference will provide a high level of detail in the treatment of digestive diseases. |
September 6, 2013 - Knowledge Is Power - New Orleans, LA Dr. Lynn Witherspoon, presents What Does Meaningful Use Mean For Ochsner? in the Burns Room at noon. Please bring your lunch. Register for this class through the Ochsner Learning Network by searching Knowledge Is Power. |
The Center for Nursing Research, Ochsner Health System & Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing, New Orleans present the 5th Annual Evidence Based Practice Research Conference –Building Interprofessional Research Capacity. |
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of 29.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity |
November 7, 2013 - Knowledge Is Power - New Orleans, LA Allison Sharai, presents Outreach at Ochsner, in the Caldwell Room at noon. Please bring your lunch. Register for this class through the Ochsner Learning Network by searching Knowledge Is Power. |
-Published Works-
The following lists of works published by Ochsner healthcare professionals include, but are not limited to, books, research articles, and case reports.
Nursing Research Scholarly Works
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