LAFAYETTE PARISH — A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of the newly expanded Ochsner Andrews Institute in Lafayette Parish, bringing advanced sports medicine and orthopedic care to the region.
The $19 million expansion added more than 17,000 square feet to the existing orthopedic building and 14,000 square feet to the sports performance center. The facility is now equipped with cutting-edge technology and services designed to elevate care in the area.
Ochsner General experts say the expanded institute will provide a full spectrum of care, from injury prevention to performance enhancement treatment.
Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews served as the special guest for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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