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OLG Medical Center hosts National Injury Prevention Day event
Community-focused expo provides injury prevention demonstrations and tips to help make everyday life safer.
LAFAYETTE, La. – Team members at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center took a proactive step toward community health by hosting a special event in recognition of National Injury Prevention Day. The event, dedicated to raising awareness and providing practical education, took place on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in the main hospital lobby.
Healthcare experts share life-saving injury prevention tips
Experts from multiple healthcare specialties led interactive activities that taught vital injury prevention techniques to attendees. The NICU and Mother Baby team provided education on safe sleep practices and car seat safety. The athletic training team offered demonstrations on tourniquet application and shared insights on sports injury prevention. Additionally, the physical therapy department was in attendance to discuss effective fall prevention strategies for all ages.
“As the only Level II Trauma Center in southwest Louisiana, we see preventable injuries every day, whether from car crashes, falls, or other incidents that could have been avoided with proper precautions,” stated Willard Mosier, MD, MS, Trauma Medical Director, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
Going green to promote injury prevention awareness
National Injury Prevention Day is represented by the color green, and this theme was evident at today’s event. The OLGMC team distributed green ribbon pins to attendees as a symbol of commitment to injury prevention. Additionally, The Oil Center Association participated by lighting up the Oil Center green in support of the event.
This initiative underscores Ochsner Lafayette General’s dedication to empowering the community and promoting a safer, healthier future for everyone.
Media contact: pr@ochsner.org
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About Ochsner Lafayette General
Ochsner Lafayette General has more than 5,500 employees and serves 220,000 patients per year. The organization includes Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (Ochsner LGMC); Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital; Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital; Ochsner St. Martin Hospital; Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics (Ochsner UHC); Ochsner Acadia General Hospital; Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital; Ochsner American Legion Hospital; and a number of clinics, urgent cares and professional centers. Ochsner LGMC is the only Level II Trauma Center in Southwest Louisiana. Both Ochsner LGMC and Ochsner UHC are major teaching hospitals, providing graduate medical education across many disciplines. To learn more, visit Ochsner.org/Lafayette.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Ochsner is nationally recognized for inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities through unmatched expertise, quality, and digital connectivity. In 2024, Ochsner’s more than 40,000 dedicated team members and 4,900 employed and affiliated physicians cared for 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 63 countries. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit www.ochsner.org.
