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Resident Doctor Arrested for Filming Hospital Staff in Bathroom
crime2 years ago

Resident Doctor Arrested for Filming Hospital Staff in Bathroom

A resident doctor training at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans has been arrested and accused of recording people in a hospital bathroom. Andrew Matthews, 37, faces 10 counts of video voyeurism, with more expected as the investigation continues. The camera was discovered by an employee, who reported it to hospital security. Ochsner Medical Center has terminated Matthews and is cooperating with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in the ongoing investigation. The medical center emphasizes its commitment to patient, visitor, and employee safety and will not tolerate privacy violations or illegal activities.

Ochsner to Lay Off Hundreds in Louisiana and Mississippi.
business2 years ago

Ochsner to Lay Off Hundreds in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Ochsner Health is laying off 770 employees due to financial and workforce challenges, with affected roles being management and non-direct patient care. The company cited increased labor costs, a nationwide shortage of patient care clinicians, and a weakened economy and high inflation as key factors. Partner hospitals won't be impacted, and patient care is not expected to be affected. There are no plans for further workforce reductions.