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.
The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will be used to help qualified applicants find careers in the healthcare industry. Over the course of three years, the goal is to hire 300 veterans into clinical and non-clinical careers with Ochsner.
Read More“Team Up for Student Health” will take place on Nov. 10 at the Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. The lobby will open at 5 p.m. with STEM activities, interactive demonstrations, and educational health-focused exhibits from Ochsner Performance Training, Ochsner Eat Fit, Ochsner Education Outreach and more.
Read MoreOchsner invests in community outreach to expand reach outside the walls of our clinics and hospitals into surrounding neighborhoods, while educating and supporting residents to ensure they live long, healthy lives. While Ochsner does community affairs work year around, the hospital system has designated November as Community Outreach Month to celebrate our employees’ giving and volunteerism.
Read MoreFlu season is near and it’s time to roll up your sleeves for an annual flu shot.
Read MoreOn Saturday, October 22, the Ochsner Lafayette General Vaccine Clinic will be open all day for families to get vaccinated or boosted against COVID-19. Kick off your Halloween plans by protecting yourself and your family from COVID-19. No tricks, just treats.
Read MoreOchsner Lafayette General reminds Acadiana that COVID-19 vaccines and the Omicron booster are available at their vaccine clinic at 816 Harding Street in Lafayette.
Read MoreFlu season is near and it’s time to roll up your sleeves for an annual flu shot.
Read MoreThe Flu Shot Fair includes several Ochsner locations and open to adults and children as young as 6 months old. Flu shots are available regardless of patient status with Ochsner, though online registration requires a free MyOchsner account.
Read MoreThe Big Health Event is the latest strategy being advanced by Ochsner Health, the event’s sponsor, and the Urban League of Louisiana. The goal is to improve health care access, advance health equity and better health outcomes among underserved communities in New Orleans and across Louisiana. The Big Health Event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health Shreveport is welcoming Dr. James Andrews, internally renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, 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.
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