Ochsner Health announced the opening of The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute. The 132,000-square-foot facility is home to Ochsner’s nationally recognized programs in neurology, neurosurgery, behavioral health, rehabilitation and therapy and wellness.
The Patrick Neuroscience Institute represents a $120 million investment in the future of neurological care.
The Patrick Neuroscience Institute brings together specialists, advanced technology, rehabilitation services, and behavioral health support helping patients and families navigate complex neurological conditions with greater coordination and convenience. Every floor of the four-story building is intentionally structured to support Ochsner’s patient-centered model of care and foster collaboration across neuroscience subspecialities.
The Patrick Neuroscience Institute is home to the Team Gleason Assistive Technology Lab, developed in partnership with Team Gleason to provide Ochsner patients living with ALS and other neurological conditions access to advanced communication devices, mobility solutions, and environmental control technologies that promote independence and daily functioning.
Specialized therapy spaces feature innovative tools such as body-weight support systems, functional electrical stimulation, and biofeedback technology. A gait lab will add advanced motion analysis to create highly personalized treatment plans. The Patrick Neuroscience Institute also offers integrative therapies including music therapy, yoga, and creative writing, providing a comprehensive approach to neurological healing and wellness. Innovation is embedded throughout the building, including the Parker Family BioDesign Lab, where clinicians and industry partners collaborate and use advanced technologies to improve neurological care through 3D modeling.
A transformational gift from Debbie and Bobby Patrick made the Patrick Neuroscience Institute possible, anchored by the collective support of many generous donors throughout the community.
Debbie and Bobby Patrick have made an additional gift to establish the Patrick Neuroscience Academy within the Patrick Neuroscience Institute. The Academy will support the education and development of future neuroscience physicians, clinicians, researchers, and leaders.
Ochsner’s neuroscience program has more than 100 neuroscience specialists providing advanced diagnostics and treatment options. The program offers expertise across neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, vascular neurology, movement disorders and cognitive impairment, and care for patients with some of the most complex neurological conditions.