The Ochsner Medical Center, which includes the hospital and clinic, are located in Jefferson Parish, but Ochsner Clinic Foundation (OCF) has 24 clinics located throughout the region, including on the North Shore and in Baton Rouge. Widely recognized as centers for excellence in research, patient care and education, Ochsner is a not-for-profit, comprehensive health care system that includes a clinic and hospital.  With more than 6,000 employees, including more than 600 physicians in nearly 70 medical specialties, Ochsner is one of the largest non-university based physician-training centers in the country hosting over 350 medical students and 250 allied students annually. Ochsner includes a 478-bed acute care hospital, 24 clinics in Southeast Louisiana, and an international clinic presence. Ochsner is also a leader in medical research with approximately 650

Specialized clinics include: Ochsner Bone and Joint Center, Ochsner For Children, Ochsner Center for Digestive Disorders, Cosmetic Surgery Center at Ochsner, Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute & Cardiovascular Health Center, Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Center, and the Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center at Ochsner.