Ochsner Health hospitals named Best-in-State 2026

Newsweek recognized five Ochsner Health hospitals that stand out for clinical excellence and patient experience.

2026-02-06

(Press-News.org) NEW ORLEANS – Five Ochsner Health owned and affiliated hospitals have been named among Newsweek’s America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2026. This honor is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Ochsner Health’s dedication to top-quality patient care   “When our hospitals are recognized among the best in state, it is due to the dedication of our teams and the excellent care they provide. These individuals consistently put patients first through each step of the care journey. They live out Ochsner’s commitment to be a trusted healthcare provider in every region we serve,” said Robert Hart, MD, chief physician executive of Ochsner Health and president of Ochsner Clinic.

The following Ochsner owned and affiliated hospitals were recognized this year: Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center - Houma Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center - Lafayette Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Ochsner Rush Medical Center – Meridian A recognition demonstrating excellence Out of more than 6,000 hospitals nationwide, only 800 were recognized as the nation’s best state-level hospitals. Those facilities named to the list were found to excel in the areas of clinical excellence, patient experience and innovation. The four pillars used to compile the list of hospitals include quality metrics, reputation, patient experience and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) implementation.

For more information, please visit America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2026. To learn more about Ochsner, please visit ochsner.org.

 

Media contact: pr@ochsner.org

About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Ochsner is nationally recognized for inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities through expertise, quality and digital connectivity. In 2024, more than 40,000 dedicated team members and 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians at Ochsner cared for 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit www.ochsner.org.

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