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Ochsner Lafayette General Hosting Halloween-Themed Vaccination, Booster Event

October 21, 2022

On 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.

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What’s the Largest Risk Factor for COVID-19 Infection?

February 2, 2022

Ochsner Health and Pennington Biomedical Research Center analyzed 4,752 records from two large prevalence studies in both cities. The New Orleans data were collected in May 2020, the Baton Rouge data in July 2020.

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Ochsner Opens New COVID-19 Clinic with Expanded Hours on O’Neal Campus

January 31, 2022

The new facility, across the street from Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge, will offer expanded hours for drive-thru PCR testing, as well as vaccine doses and boosters for eligible children and adults.

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Ochsner Health to Enroll Participants in Pfizer Voice Recognition Study

August 17, 2021

This new study format models the concept of a more efficient, “flexible” clinical trial, which utilizes technology to enhance participant engagement by removing many of the common barriers to participating in a clinical study – proximity to study site, transportation issues, lack of time required for in person enrollment, and check-in appointments.

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Ochsner Baton Rouge Offers Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

August 11, 2021

Drive-thru PCR testing for COVID-19 is available at the former Runnels School at 17255 S. Harrell's Ferry Road in Baton Rouge. In August, drive thru hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays.

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