OCHSNER Patients from around the world come to Ochsner to see some of the brightest minds in the field of medicine. More than 600 physicians practicing in more than 80 medical specialties offer the latest technological advances and cutting-edge research. From prenatal to geriatric care, cancer treatments to organ transplants, Ochsner Medical Center offers a broad spectrum of care second-to-none. MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION At Ochsner, close collaboration between clinicians and scientists bring medical discoveries from the laboratory to the bedside. Ochsner is a national leader in medical research with 200 annual publications in medical literature. It is one of the largest non-university based physician training centers in the nation with over 375 medical residents, over 600 medical student months, over 400 allied health students and 400 nursing students in 2007. The Ochsner Health System includes a network of seven hospitals and over 35 health centers located throughout Southeast Louisiana. Ochsner Medical Center is located near uptown New Orleans and includes acute and sub-acute care facilities and The Ochsner Cancer Institute, Multi-Organ Transplant Institute and Heart and Vascular Institute. Ochsner Medical Center for Children, the in-patient facility, and Ochsner Children s Health Center, the ambulatory care-center, both offer comprehensive care for our youngest patients. The 142-room Brent House Hotel is located on the main campus for patients and families.
The Ochsner International Experience International Health Services provides assistance to our international patients beyond healthcare. We are particularly aware of the unique ethnic and cultural needs of the international traveler and every effort is made to anticipate and meet those needs. Each patient/family has the option of working with their own personal patient coordinator. Services Provided to International Patients Scheduling: appointments and tests Arrangements: travel, hotel, passport/visa, transportation Financial: assistance with financial estimates and package pricing Reporting: follow-up medical records to physicians Tourism: reservations, area attractions Cultural considerations: ethnic, cultural and nutritional needs Personal services: interpreter, translation of medical records CONVENIENT ACCOMODATIONS AT The Brent House Hotel www.brenthouse.com 001-504-842-4140 You will feel right at home when you stay at The Brent House Hotel. From convenience to customized service, everything is designed with your needs in mind. 142 guest rooms Special accommodations for guests with disabilities Bilingual staff Concierge service Adjacent to all services Coffee shop Two Cafeterias Barbershop/Beauty Salon Workout facilities Swimming pool WiFi
DISCOVER THE CRESCENT CITY Entertainment French Quarter/Bourbon Street Aquarium of the Americas Entergy IMAX Theater African American Museum National World War II Museum New Orleans Museum of Art Ogden Museum of Southern Art Old U.S. Mint NEW ORLEANS The Big Easy Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! From Cajun to Creole cuisine, Jazz music to Blues and Gospel, New Orleans is full of history, culture and tradition just waiting to be discovered. Shopping French Market Riverwalk Canal Place Lakeside Mall Attractions French Quarter Festival Mardi Gras New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Creole Queen Riverboat Steamboat Natchez Harrah s Casino Dining A variety of 10,000 restaurants
New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau www.neworleanscvb.com 001-800-672-6124 WEATHER AVERAGE TEMPERATURE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ºC 9/18 10/18 13/22 16/25 20/29 23/32 24/32 24/32 22/30 17/26 11/20 9/17 ºF 49/64 50/66 55/71 61/77 68/85 74/89 75/89 75/89 75/90 72/86 51/68 49/63 TIME GMT 6 Hours AIRPORT Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Phone: 001-504-464-3547 www.flymsy.com Telephone: 001-504-842-3719 Web site: www.ochsner.org/international Email: international@ochsner.org Skype: ochsner.international At Ochsner, we pride ourselves on caring for patients from around the world. To learn more about our services, the Ochsner International experience, and the city of New Orleans please view the CD in the back of this brochure or visit our Web site. Every year, more than 4,000 international patients travel to Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, for treatment. Physicians, nurses and staff from around the globe understand the special medical, personal and cultural needs of these patients and deliver world-class medical care in one of America s most beautiful and enjoyable cities. OCHSNER Medical care for international patients and families New Orleans, Louisiana, USA