Ochsner Children's

11/20/2025

Shout out to the New Orleans Privateers Baseball team for visiting some of our patients at Ochsner Children's. Ten players from the team and their general manager Johnny Giavotella put smiles on our patients' faces and chatted all things baseball. 😊⚾

Thank you, New Orleans Privateers, for investing in your community and for caring about kids! 💙

11/18/2025

Hunter Starring, MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Ochsner Children's, discusses what parents should know about spine health for their children. 😊💙⭐

Watch his full segment on NOLA Now below:

https://ow.ly/WyKs50XtLjQ

Learn more about Dr. Starring here: https://ow.ly/IU2g50XtLzA

11/17/2025

RSVP for "Growing Up Girls" on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus (2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, Louisiana).

Growing Up Girls is a free class for girls ages 9-12 to learn about female anatomy, what happens during puberty, body image, menstruation and hygiene.

There are just a few seats left. Sign up today! 😊

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/mk0h50Xt1ZV

11/13/2025

In collaboration with the Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development, Ochsner’s Education Outreach and Emerging Talent teams hosted 10 students with diverse learning needs from St. Therese Academy on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, for National Disability Employment Awareness Month! ⭐

The field trip began with an exciting visit from Ollie the Ochsner mascot to kick off a day filled with hands on fun! 😊 Nicole Lasserre, PhD, coordinator of the Boh Center’s Vocational Social Skills Program, led a tour to highlight the various locations where interns are currently placed through Ochsner’s Supported Employment Internship Program.

Students then visited the Barbara and Edwin Beckman STEM Lab where they participated in a hands-on STEM activity to learn more about the healthcare career field of central sterile processing that keeps our patients safe.

We were honored to have our partners from Magnolia Community Services join us to provide additional information about resources available to special education students who are transitioning out of high school.

And a special thank you to our partners at Valero for their generous support of the Vocational Social Skills Program and making it possible to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to find and maintain competitive integrated employment. 💙

11/07/2025

WISH GRANTED for 5 year old Levi - thanks to Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, Ochsner Children's , Ochsner Health & The Gayle & Tom Benson Charitable Foundation

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11/04/2025

Nola Family Magazine’s 2025 Family Favorites awards are ranked by you, families across New Orleans, voting for the local hospitals, doctors, businesses and schools that you trust and love. We’re so proud to be part of this amazing community and grateful that you chose Ochsner Children’s in several categories this year.

2025 Family Favorite Runner-Up:

💙 Favorite Pediatric Therapy Group - Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development
⭐ Favorite Mental Health Counselor - Garet Edwards, PhD, BCBA-D
💙 Favorite Pediatrician - Gabriella M. Bluett Mills, MD
⭐ Favorite Family Physician - David M. Klibert, MD
💙 Favorite Hospital - Ochsner Children's Hospital

Every nomination reminds us why we love what we do and motivates us to keep raising the bar for you and your family. Thank you! 😊

Check out the full list of winners and local favorites (starting on page 34) in Nola Family Magazine’s digital edition: https://ow.ly/Aogf50Xmtu1.

10/31/2025

Ochsner Children’s Child Life department hosted their annual pediatric fall parade on Friday, Oct. 31, to celebrate and bring joy and treats to our pediatric patients during the Halloween and fall season! 👻

Pictured are some of our incredible Ochsner Children’s staff, patients and parents dressed up and ready to celebrate.

The krewe rolled throughout the hospital while our patients trick-or-treated for candy, stuffed animals, toys and books before making their way to the Winter Garden to continue the fun.

New this year was our sensory-friendly hour in the Winter Garden for patients with sensory difficulties and specific needs to enjoy the festivities! 💙We also had some of our furry friends join us for the day – we love our therapy dogs and so do our patients. 🐶

Thank you to everyone who donated items for the parade and to the incredible team at Ochsner Children’s for organizing such a fun day for our patients and their families.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Learn more about pediatrics at Ochsner Children’s here: https://www.ochsner.org/services/pediatrics/.

10/31/2025

Did you notice a familiar face on the news this morning? Or, perhaps, a familiar starfish? ⭐😊

Nicholas Algu, MD (aka Dr. Patrick Star), a pediatrician at Ochsner Children's, shares some Halloween safety tips for families to keep in mind this weekend. 🩺

Here are some key takeaways:

🔥 Make sure your child's costume isn't flammable
🦹‍♀️ Make sure your child's costume fits properly to avoid tripping
👻 Make sure face masks fit well to ensure visibility and ventilation
🔦 Wear a reflective costume or device so they can be seen at night
🍬 Be mindful of candy for kids, especially children ages 4 and younger
🥜 Be mindful of allergies and carry an EpiPen in case of emergency

But, most importantly, have fun! And have a Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇

If your child has an emergency and needs care, Ochsner Children's 24/7 pediatric emergency room is here. Learn more here: https://www.ochsner.org/services/pediatric-er/.

10/30/2025

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10/28/2025

Halloween is almost here! Have lots of spooky, safe fun with these tips from pediatrician Nikita Patel, MD.🎃

Ochsner Health System is southeast Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic, multi-specialty, healthcare delivery system.

10/27/2025

Midwifery is on the rise in Louisiana, and certified nurse midwife Jimi Aucoin has been leading the way, helping welcome more than 1,100 babies into the world right here in the Baton Rouge area over the last decade. 🍼

At Ochsner Medical Complex - O’Neal, Aucoin and eight other certified nurse midwives provide personalized, holistic care for women through every stage of life, from puberty and pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.

Learn how Aucoin’s journey from labor and delivery nurse to midwife reflects the growing impact of midwifery care in Louisiana and why more families are choosing this supportive, family-centered approach to childbirth. 💙

Learn more about the certified nurse midwives at Ochsner Baton Rouge: https://ow.ly/gc5U50XiHIw.

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Most midwives today are certified nurse-midwives. They provide comprehensive care that includes prenatal visits, labor/birth support, newborn care and family-planning services.

10/25/2025

Good news: Pediatric appointments are available now at Ochsner Children’s. We are here for you with expert, compassionate care close to home. With convenient locations across the New Orleans area, Metairie, Marrero, Jefferson, Chalmette, Harahan and Kenner, our dedicated team is ready to partner with your family.
Select one of our trusted pediatricians here and schedule an appointment online today:
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