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Ochsner Lafayette General to host stroke screening event at no cost to participants

July 8, 2025

This 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. 

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Second Harvest and Ochsner bring fresh, affordable groceries to hospital campuses

July 1, 2025

On 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.

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Ochsner LSU Health to host health fair at Spring Lake clinic

June 16, 2025

Ochsner 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.

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Ochsner Health joins Johnson & Johnson, The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club for Men’s Health Event

May 21, 2025

Presented 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.

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Ochsner offers sports physicals at no cost for Baton Rouge-area student athletes

May 1, 2025

The event is open to all student athletes in grades 6 through 12, regardless of school affiliation, at no cost.

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Julie G. Broussard, MD, FASA, RPh, Named Vice President of Medical Affairs at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

April 8, 2025

The 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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The UQ-Ochsner MD Program celebrates a high match rate

March 24, 2025

This year, the UQ-Ochsner MD Program received a 97% match rate through the National Residency Match Program – exceeding the average national match rate of 93.5% for U.S. medical schools. The Ochsner Department of Graduate Medical Education also filled 100% of its 93 positions in the Core Residency Match.

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Ochsner, NORD, The Pontchartrain (LA) Chapter of the Links, advance the promise of a healthier community

March 3, 2025

Several community and civic organizations will offer free health screenings and information that promotes healthy lifestyles. Parents will have access to STEM activities and programs, along with registration for summer camps offered by NORD, the New Orleans Recreation Department.

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Ochsner Health provides expert care, community engagement and educational experiences as Official Medical Provider of the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee

Jan. 31, 2025

Over the past year, Ochsner has worked closely with the Host Committee and its partners to engage the local community and to ensure Super Bowl fans from across the country and world will have access to the highest quality medical care while in New Orleans.

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