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Release Date: Nov. 4, 2026
LULING, La. – St. Charles Parish Hospital, Ochsner Health and Dow will offer no-cost family health services and resources on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killona Community Center, 201 LA Highway 3141. Open to the public, services will include health screenings and education, as well as a grocery distribution with fresh food options while supplies last.
The Health and Wellness Family Expo in Killona is designed to meet families where they live and will offer a comprehensive lineup of health screenings including blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol. There will also be preventive care guidance and health education. Flu immunizations will also be available, and a physician will be onsite to answer questions about vaccination. In addition to wellness services and while supplies last, a Second Harvest food distribution will help families prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
“Ochsner and St. Charles Parish Hospital are pleased to collaborate with Dow and St. Charles Parish government to bring healthcare services and education to the local community,” said Abdul Khan, MD, CEO of Ochsner River Region. “When local organizations and businesses come together, we can make real, lasting improvements in the health and well-being of our local families.”
“Our goal at Dow is to serve the individuals and families in the communities where we live and work,” said Jason Lankford, Dow St. Charles Operations Site Leader. “Working with these committed partners, we are honored to offer immediate and comprehensive access to healthcare screenings and information to meet the health needs of our community.”
Ochsner’s outreach efforts are shaped by the needs and voices of the communities it serves. Its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) helps identify priorities such as access to care, health education, behavioral and mental health services, and economic opportunity. Reflecting a commitment to advancing healthier, more active lives across the region, the family expo is also made possible by St. Charles Parish government.
“Advancing access to health care is a priority of St. Charles Parish government and the Killona Health and Wellness Family Expo is a pathway,” said La Sandra D. Wilson, St. Charles Parish Councilwoman, Division I. “We appreciate and support this and future hands-on important healthcare investment in the neighborhoods, communities and families of St. Charles Parish.”
St. Charles Parish Hospital is a 59-bed facility that has provided quality care to the community since 1959. Since partnering with Ochsner Health more than a decade ago, the 500-member healthcare team has grown from serving approximately 1,800 patients annually to more than 21,000 and has expanded from four physicians to 47 physicians and advanced practice providers. The hospital has also added new services, including oncology, infusion, pediatrics, neurology, and intensive outpatient programming. In 2025 alone, the hospital provided $784,000 in subsidized health services, invested $5.7 million in capital improvements, and hosted more than 30 community outreach events.
To learn more about St. Charles Parish Hospital and the healthcare services it provides to the community, visit ochsner.org/locations/st-charles-parish-hospital.
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About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across 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 expertise, quality and digital connectivity. In 2025, more than 40,000 dedicated team members and 5,000 employed and affiliated physicians at Ochsner cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit www.ochsner.org.
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