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Ochsner Health and the Urban League of Louisiana are hosting the fifth annual Big Health Event on Saturday, August 15, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This free, public event aims to improve regional healthcare access by offering free health screenings, back-to-school giveaways, fitness demonstrations, expert panels, and career resources for the whole family.
Read MoreThe Family Care and Health event is a core mission of all three partners to improve healthcare access and healthy outcomes for Louisiana families.
Read MoreOchsner Children’s and the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) are hosting a drive-through "Back to School Giveaway" on Saturday, July 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the New Orleans East Youth Opportunity Center. The annual event will provide local families with free backpacks and essential school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis to help ease back-to-school preparation.
Read MoreOchsner Children's has launched its annual Summer Toy Drive, inviting community members and local businesses to donate new toys and play items for children receiving care at Ochsner Children's Hospital.
Read MoreOchsner Health, Johnson & Johnson, and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club are partnering to host the 5th annual Men’s Health Event on Saturday, May 30, 2026, offering free health screenings, cancer education, and expert panel discussions at Zulu Headquarters in New Orleans.
Read MoreOchsner Lafayette General is hosting a no-cost stroke screening event on Saturday, May 2, 7:30-11:30 a.m., at their Burdin Riehl location for adults aged 45-85 with risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure or smoking history.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health and Southern University Shreveport have partnered to launch a monthly mobile dental clinic, providing free dental services to the community on the first Thursday of every month. The clinic offers cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and consultations to individuals of all ages, aiming to enhance access to essential dental care in Shreveport.
Read MoreOn Saturday, March 28, 2026, The Lipsey Family Foundation hosted Fais Do Donate, a community fundraiser for the Ochsner Transplant Institute, at the Live Oak Arabian Arena in Baton Rouge.
Read MoreThe Iberville Parish Health Fair & Community Celebration connected community members with local providers for health screenings, education and prevention resources.
Read MoreOchsner LSU Health – St. Mary Medical Center is hosting a free community health fair on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, offering biometric screenings, lung cancer screenings for eligible individuals, and health education resources. The family-friendly event also features a kids’ zone with STEM activities, emphasizing wellness and community engagement.
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