HJNO Nov/Dec 2020

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS I  NOV / DEC 2020 63 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalNO.com clinical research. Located on the campus of Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, the facility underwent extensive renovations and additions. More than 18,000 patients will be cared for annually by a mul- tidisciplinary team of specialists and sub-special- ists to meet the challenges presented by more than 20 different types cancers. Key Features of The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center: • 115,000 additional square feet over six floors • Integrative Oncology Services with compre- hensive symptom management, including physical therapy, yoga, acupuncture, a gym and meditation space • 58 personalized and semi-private patient chemo infusion stations against the beau- tiful, relaxing backdrop of the Mississippi River • Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic and Infusion dedicated exclusively to bone marrow trans- plant patients • The Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center, previ- ously located across Jefferson Highway, has relocated to the newly renovated building The expansion also includes an increased offer- ing of supportive services such as nutrition, acu- puncture, psychology, and genetic counseling provided by a team that specializes in caring for oncology patients. “The newly expanded Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center offers more than just much needed extra space,” said Brian Moore, MD, FACS, med- ical director, Ochsner Cancer Institute. “It rein- forces Ochsner’s commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care using the latest technology, innovative treatments and a holistic approach. This, of course, would not be possible without the generosity of Mrs. Gayle Benson and her late husband, Tom Benson, and many other donors who believe in our mission of providing personal and compassionate cancer care.” $100KGift Provides Art Therapy Suite at Children’s Hospital NewOrleans The new Behavioral Health Center at Children’s Hospital New Orleans offers patients a dedicated Art Therapy suite thanks to a $100,000 gift from Roger Ogden, founder of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, in support of Children’s Hospital’s capital campaign, Extraordinary Together: The Campaign for Louisiana’s Children. With a dedicated room and art therapist, each child and adolescent benefits from one to two expressive therapy groups per day, including music and art, which is at the core of the inpatient behavioral health program at Children’s Hospital. Ogden’s donation has allowed for an increase in one-on-one therapy sessions, and new technol- ogy and equipment to enhance the art therapy experience. “It is my pleasure to bring more art and music into the lives of Children’s Hospital’s behavioral health patients,” said Ogden. “My hope is that an enhanced artistic experience will promote happi- ness and healing.” The Ogden Art Therapy Suite offers patients a quiet and creative space for increased awareness, acceptance, and celebration of the self. “We are proud to be able to provide therapeu- tic, safe, and positive behavioral healthcare expe- riences,” said Rene Guilbeau, director of child life and creative therapies at Children’s Hospital. “These programs engage and empower expres- sive and creative opportunities where children and adolescents can use art and music to learn benefi- cial lifelong coping skills.” “Roger Ogden’s generous contribution to our Behavioral Health Art Therapy program will help many children throughout Louisiana foster heal- ing through art,” says John R. Nickens, president and chief executive officer at Children’s Hospital New Orleans. “We are grateful for Roger’s com- mitment to the Campaign for Louisiana’s Children, and for his shared vision to shape a better future for children.” The new Behavioral Health Center at Children’s Hospital is among the largest and most compre- hensive pediatric behavioral health programs in the nation. The $25 million project, located on the hospital’s main campus, opened earlier this year as part of Children’s $300 million campus expansion. The Behavioral Health Center is exclusively ded- icated to serving children and adolescents with The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center is celebrating its grand re-opening after the completion of a $56 million expansion, a 115,000 square foot addition, majorly funded by a $20 million gift fromGayle Benson and her late husband, Tom Benson.