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Ochsner LSU Health will host its third annual Wave of Light remembrance event on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This free event, featuring a program at 6 p.m. and a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., offers support and resources to families grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Read MoreOchsner Health, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and Abundant Life Tabernacle, is hosting the "Protect the Prostate" community event on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1701 Franklin Avenue. This free event will provide prostate cancer education, preventative health screenings, expert panel discussions, and engaging activities to promote men’s health and well-being.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health and the Urban League of Louisiana have teamed up to announce the Big Health Event, a no-cost event prioritizing health and well-being for the entire family.
Read More“Back to School Fest" is 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26 at the New Orleans East Youth Opportunity Center, 12000 Hayne Blvd. The event includes food and drinks, games, STEM education activities and a backpack giveaway. Vision and hearing screenings will be available for kids, along with blood pressure checks for adults.
Read MoreThis annual stroke event will be held on the second floor of Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl, 1211 Coolidge St., located across from Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, July 8, Second Harvest Food Bank and Ochsner Health will officially launch the Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market at Ochsner Medical Center- New Orleans, bringing fresh, affordable groceries directly to patients, healthcare workers, and the surrounding community.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health – Spring Lake invites community members to a summer health fair on Friday, June 20, 2025. Ochsner LSU Health team members will be onsite providing a variety of health screenings and services.
Read MorePresented 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.
Read MoreThe event is open to all student athletes in grades 6 through 12, regardless of school affiliation, at no cost.
Read MoreThe vice president of medical affairs works closely with the hospital’s executive team and clinical staff to lead strategic initiatives that improve care quality and patient experience. Serving as a critical liaison between the medical staff, hospital administration and the broader healthcare system, the vice president of medical affairs promotes the use of clinical data to improve outcomes, advances clinical standardization, and fosters an environment of professionalism and innovation.
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