Ochsner Health is Louisiana's largest nonprofit health system and a leading academic medical center in the Gulf South. Founded in 1942, it operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers, caring for approximately 1.6 million patients annually, including individuals from 63 countries. The organization employs more than 40,000 team members and 4,900 physicians.
The system's technical operations span digital medicine and clinical trials. Its Ochsner Digital Medicine program uses technology to create customized health plans for patients. The organization also conducts over 700 clinical trials, integrating research into its care delivery model.
Ochsner Health's founding vision centers on providing high-quality medical care through personalized and complete treatment, emphasizing collaboration among specialists. Its mission focuses on serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating in healthcare.
