Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Shreveport, LA – Earlier this year, Ochsner Health announced an exclusive five-year partnership with internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist James Andrews, MD and the Andrews Institute to form The Ochsner Andrews Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute. To celebrate this rare partnership, one of only 20 entered, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is welcoming Dr. Andrews on Thursday, October 13 with a community event at the BHP Billiton YMCA located at 3455 Knight Street, Shreveport, La. 71105. The event is open to the public.
Hosted jointly with YMCA Northwest Louisiana, the event will take place at the BHP Billiton YMCA, 3455 Knight Street in Shreveport, La. The event is a continuation of their community lecture series with Dr. James Andrews addressing the development of young athletes. We ask that you submit questions for Dr. Andrews prior to the event. Questions can be sent to jgoodman@ymcanwla.org.
WHAT: Community Forum Featuring World-Renowned Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physician Dr. James Andrews
WHO: Hosted by Ochsner LSU Health YMCA of Northwest Louisiana
WHEN: Thursday, October 13, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: BHP Billiton YMCA, 3455 Knight Street, Shreveport, La 71105
For more information please visit, ochsnerlsuhs.org/Andrews.
The partnership with the Andrews Institute will enhance Ochsner’s physical therapy and sports performance protocols and offerings and serve as a critical step forward in our vision to transform Louisiana into a healthier state by 2030.
A Louisiana native, Dr. Andrews received his medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed his orthopedic residency at Tulane Medical School. Over his career, Andrews has become internationally known and recognized for his skills as an orthopedic surgeon, performing procedures on several high-profile athletes including Drew Brees, Michael Jordan and Brett Favre.
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About Ochsner LSU Health
The Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana (Ochsner LSU Health) is a partnership between Ochsner Health, the largest health system in the state of Louisiana, and LSU Health Shreveport, which include the School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center. Ochsner LSU Health provides healthcare to more than 140,000 patients across North Louisiana. With more than 18 locations, Ochsner LSU Health includes multiple outpatient facilities, clinics, three acute care hospitals—including North Louisiana’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its 407-bed hospital and a 122-bed hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and a 244-bed hospital in Monroe, La with a designated as a Level III Trauma Program—as well as Louisiana Behavioral Health, providing inpatient and intensive outpatient mental health services in partnership with Oceans Healthcare. The system has more than 4,600 employees that work along the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Physician Group of nearly 500 physicians in more than 70 specialties and subspecialties.
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Locally, the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana has been serving our community since 1888. www.ymcanwla.org