Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport offers the region’s only Joint Commission-designated comprehensive stroke center, supported by a telestroke network of 50 facilities across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, and provides cutting-edge thrombectomy services for acute stroke. Its neuro ICU, part of a verified level I trauma center and level II pediatric trauma center, delivers specialized care with nurses certified by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. The institution leads advancements in neurosurgical care, including deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, robotic-assisted spinal surgeries, and Louisiana’s first robotic brain surgery and awake spine fusion procedures. Recognized with accolades such as the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal for comprehensive stroke certification, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport furthers its mission with $2.8 million in annual research funding and employs innovative quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
