LCMC Health University Medical Center New Orleans Ambulatory Care Center

09/23/2025

This week, we are APPlauding our Advanced Practice Providers! We are so thankful for the compassionate care you bring to patients and the knowledge you bring to our teams. Thank you and happy APP week! 💙👏

09/23/2025

🌟 Safety first, always. 🌟
Congratulations to Blaire Barrios and Caitlin Robert from our MICU team for achieving the most consecutive months without a patient fall! 🏆 Their dedication to excellence and patient safety earned them the traveling trophy, presented by Jenny Tubre, Chair of the UMC Falls Task Force.

👏 Thank you for putting our patients’ safety at the heart of everything you do.

09/23/2025

University Medical Center extends heartfelt wishes for a sweet, healthy, and joyful New Year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. May this season of reflection and renewal bring peace, happiness, and hope for the year ahead.

09/22/2025

We're proud to announce that University Medical Center has successfully performed our first Corneal Crosslinking procedure—a groundbreaking, vision-saving solution for patients with Keratoconus. This preventive alternative to corneal transplantation stops the progression of Keratoconus and safeguards vision.

A huge congratulations to our exceptional ophthalmology team and residents for achieving this important milestone! 👁️💙

09/22/2025

We are so grateful for the generosity of our Spirit of Charity Award Gala sponsors! 🌟
Your support makes it possible for us to honor the legacy of Charity Hospital while investing in the future of healthcare for our community. 💙

We look forward to celebrating together on Friday, October 3!

09/19/2025

We’re honored that ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) 2025 began with a tribute to ED teams who stood strong during Hurricane Katrina and the New Year’s Day Bourbon Street attack. Our UMC team was proud to share our story of resilience and commitment to care, and grateful to join colleagues at .

09/19/2025

We’re so proud of the incredible journey we’ve shared over the past 10 years at University Medical Center! Thank you for being a part of our story—here’s to even more amazing moments ahead! 💙🏥

We headed over to University Medical Center to find out what they are up to as they celebrate 10 years of health and hope.

09/18/2025

We're proudly celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness Week! Our expert team is leading the way in educating staff on diet consistencies, providing top-notch mobility recommendations, and so much more.

Huge thanks to our outstanding Blue Krewe for championing essential patient care with passion and dedication! 💙🍎🧘

09/18/2025

Big things are happening for brain health at UMC!

Dr. Demetrius Maraganore, Tulane neurologist and director of our Healthy Brain Aging Initiative, is leading the fight against Alzheimer’s through prevention, research, and community-focused care.

Hope for healthier aging starts here in New Orleans.

Tulane Doctor, Demetrius Maraganore, MD, FAANS is leading the fight against Alzheimer’s in Louisiana.

At the Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences Healthy Brain Aging Initiative at University Medical Center New Orleans, he is:
🧠 Advancing prevention, treatment, and research
🧬 Using genetic testing to find modifiable risk factors
🥗 Promoting the Mediterranean diet to protect brain health
🔬 Studying “super-agers” and gut health for new insights

Dr. Maraganore’s work offers hope that Alzheimer’s can be prevented, and brain health preserved in ways that fit our culture and community.

09/17/2025

At University Medical Center, we’re proud to be part of LCMC Health’s mission to cancel cancer.

From groundbreaking clinical trials with our academic partners at LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine to innovative treatments and life-saving therapies happening across our eight-hospital system, our cancer care teams are fighting cancer 24/7/365.

Join us in the fight and help bring hope to patients and families across our community.

09/16/2025

It’s National Rehabilitation Awareness Week! 💙

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible teams behind the , those who help restore strength, rebuild lives, and guide patients toward remarkable milestones every day.

Thank you to our dedicated team members for your compassion, expertise, and tireless commitment to making recovery possible. You are the heart of rehabilitation!

09/15/2025

We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our cath lab: our team has successfully completed our first cardiac catheter ablation with the groundbreaking CARTO VARIPULSE Pulsified Field Ablation (PFA) platform. This cutting-edge technology empowers us to deliver superior, precise care, shorten procedure times, and deliver even better outcomes for our patients.

Our cath lab team’s commitment to pushing boundaries and elevating patient care is second to none! 💙🏥