Ochsner Health recently announced plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital, made possible through a transformational gift from Mrs. Gayle Benson.
Pete November, CEO, Ochsner Health said they are proud to unveil the much-anticipated plans for a new home for Louisiana’s No. 1 ranked children’s hospital.
“Ochsner is deeply grateful for Mrs. Benson and her unparalleled act of generosity, which will significantly impact the lives of countless families throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.
“This facility will enable us to care for more children, retain and attract top pediatric physicians and care teams, and continue to set the standard of care,” said Mr November.
Gayle Benson, New Orleans Saints Owner and Pelicans Governor said she is truly humbled to announce the plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children's Hospital.
“Throughout the years, my husband Tom and I have been privileged to support Ochsner's exceptional team of physicians and caregivers in their tireless mission to assist patients and families facing health challenges in our region,” she said.
“Together, we embark on a collective journey to forge a brighter, healthier future for the children of our city, state, and region.
“Ochsner has become a national healthcare leader and destination for patients seeking medical care in virtually every discipline.
We should all be proud of the world-class facilities and world-class doctors at Ochsner.
The donation made for the new home for Ochsner Children’s Hospital will come from the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation, a private foundation founded in 2007 with the purpose to make the community stronger by giving back and making a positive impact.
Ochsner Children’s Hospital is the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana and for the seventh year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked it among the country’s Top 50 Children’s Hospitals.
This year, it ranked in cardiology and heart surgery as well as orthopedics, making Ochsner Children’s the only children's hospital in Louisiana to rank in two specialties in the 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospital rankings.
The new five-story, 343,000- square foot building will be constructed at Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans on Jefferson Highway, next to the existing hospital building.
Ochsner Children’s expects to break ground in mid-2024 and open the doors to its new home in late 2027.
View more information on the plans, public engagement process, progress and construction.