Ochsner Health has entered into a 10-year pact with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a partnership that Ochsner officials say will give local patients access to the same kind of cutting-edge treatments available at the renowned Houston cancer center.⁠ ⁠ The deal, announced Thursday during a news conference at Ochsner's Jefferson Highway campus, was described by officials from both institutions as a "full clinical integration." That means Ochsner cancer doctors have been certified by MD Anderson and will follow MD Anderson treatment protocols.⁠ ⁠ They will also collaborate with MD Anderson providers on patient care, participate in the center’s clinical drug trials and therapies and receive adjunct faculty appointments to the Texas center.⁠ ⁠ Read the full story at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #Ochsner #MDAnderson