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Ochsner Health joins Johnson & Johnson, The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club for Men’s Health Event
NEW ORLEANS – Ochsner Health will host the fourth annual Men’s Health Event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club headquarters at 732 N. Broad St. This event is open to the public at no cost.
Presented by Ochsner and Johnson & Johnson, along with community partner The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, the Men’s Health Event advances a core mission to improve healthcare access and health outcomes.
“Zulu is pleased to again be a partner with Ochsner Health to benefit men from all walks of life. Access to healthcare for families and especially the men of the family is a priority of our organization,” said Elroy A. James, President of Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. “The hope is that our community will take advantage of this important and comprehensive health opportunity."
Ochsner is also pleased to collaborate with Becton, Dickinson & Company to provide leg and arm blockage screenings, and other medical checks:
- Peripheral artery disease
- Blood pressure
- Glucose
- Cholesterol
- Lung capacity
“Our community partner, the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, has significant impact on its community, said Yvens Laborde, MD, chief community medical officer for Ochsner Health. “We are thankful to Zulu for supporting Ochsner’s commitment to identifying health needs and engaging the community to promote better health. Working together, we will help build a healthier Louisiana.”
The Men’s Health Event includes a panel discussion on mental health that includes Dr. Laborde, Ariana Mitchell, PhD, Ochsner Health clinical psychologist, and Brian Turner, psychology department head at Xavier University of Louisiana.
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About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare leader, committed to solving the toughest health challenges and transforming lives through research, development, manufacture and distribution of innovative medicines and medical technologies.
About the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club
The Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, founded in 1909, is New Orleans’ largest predominantly African American carnival organization known for its iconic Mardi Gras day parade and the most sought-after parade throw, the hand painted coconuts. Inspired by theater, the Zulu tradition started from humble beginnings with costumes designed to pay homage to the members’ African ancestry. Its history is illustrious and at times colorful but has remained an integral part of the New Orleans culture for more than 100 years. For more information, please visit www.kreweofzulu.com
About BD
Becton, Dickinson & Company is a leading global medical technology company dedicated to advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. BD's Peripheral Intervention division focuses on developing innovative medical devices and solutions for treating peripheral arterial and venous diseases, cancer detection, and end-stage kidney disease.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 13 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for four consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2024, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 40,000 dedicated team members and over 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/.
