Ochsner Health is a nonprofit health system founded in 1942, headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. It operates across the Gulf South region, providing medical care through a network of 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. The organization employs more than 40,000 team members and 4,900 physicians, serving approximately 1.6 million patients.
As an academic medical center, Ochsner combines clinical practice with research and education. Its technical work includes areas such as Digital Medicine and Clinical Trials, with over 700 clinical trials conducted. One of its initiatives, Ochsner Digital Medicine, uses technology to create customized health plans for patients.
The organization's stated mission is to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. Its scale and nonprofit status position it as a major healthcare provider and employer in the region.
