Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center to host health fair for the Shreveport-Bossier community

SHREVEPORT, La. – Ochsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center will host a community health fair on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon and is open to the public. 

The health fair underscores Ochsner LSU Health’s commitment to proactive wellness and community engagement. Attendees will have access to a range of important health services and information. 

The event will feature complimentary biometric screenings including cholesterol, glucose, BMI (body mass index) and blood pressure checks providing valuable insights into personal health metrics. Additionally, lung cancer screenings will be available for eligible individuals. 

As a trusted health partner, Ochsner LSU Health will provide numerous health information tables staffed by knowledgeable professionals. These resources are designed to educate the community on various health topics and preventive care. The event is designed for the whole family, featuring a kids’ zone with engaging STEM activities to inspire young minds while adults focus on their health.

Organizers invite all members of the community to join in a morning of health, education and engagement. For more information, please contact Bonnie Hughes at bonniehughes@ochsnerlsuhs.org or call 318-626-0925. 

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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 includes the Schools of Medicine, Allied Health Professions and Graduate Studies and a robust research enterprise. Ochsner LSU Health provides healthcare to more than 165,000 patients across North Louisiana. With numerous convenient locations, Ochsner LSU Health includes multiple outpatient facilities, clinics, three acute care hospitals — including North Louisiana’s only Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its acute care hospital and a newly renovated hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and an acute care hospital in Monroe, La designated as a Level III Trauma Center — as well as Louisiana Behavioral Health, providing inpatient and intensive outpatient mental health services in partnership with Oceans Healthcare. The system has more than 4,200 employees that work alongside the Ochsner LSU Health Physician Group of 950 physicians and residents in more than 65 specialties and subspecialties.