Ochsner LSU’s top-ranked, 378-bed neurology and neurosurgery department is one of a small number of facilities in Louisiana that offer thrombectomy for acute stroke and its Telestroke Network of 50 facilities uses the latest remote monitoring technology to bring first-class care to stroke patients in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The health system is home to a specialized pediatric concussion clinic and an accredited Level IV Epilepsy Center, one of only three in the state. In 2022, Ochsner earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification, two of the most prestigious certifications available.
