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Ochsner Children’s invites community to benefit bike ride and celebration

Oct. 13, 2025

Ochsner Children’s and the McLindon Family Foundation invite community members and local media to attend the ‘These Bikes Change Lives’ Fest. This community celebration will honor the resilience of long-distance cyclists and, most importantly, empower children with special needs through the gift of mobility.

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Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans hosts World Homeless Day Event featuring Ochsner Health Screenings

Oct. 9, 2025

TASGNO and Ochsner Health are joining forces for a World Homeless Day event, providing health screenings at no cost, resources, and support to address homelessness and promote community well-being.

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Ochsner LSU Health Monroe to host Wave of Light event recognizing pregnancy, infant and child loss

Oct. 9, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health will host its third annual Wave of Light remembrance event on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This free event, featuring a program at 6 p.m. and a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., offers support and resources to families grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

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Ochsner LSU Health to host third annual Wave of Light event recognizing pregnancy, infant and child loss

Oct. 9, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health will host its third annual Wave of Light remembrance event on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This free event, featuring a program at 6 p.m. and a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., offers support and resources to families grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

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Ochsner Health with Johnson & Johnson and Abundant Life Tabernacle to host Protect the Prostate

Sept. 3, 2025

Ochsner Health, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and Abundant Life Tabernacle, is hosting the "Protect the Prostate" community event on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1701 Franklin Avenue. This free event will provide prostate cancer education, preventative health screenings, expert panel discussions, and engaging activities to promote men’s health and well-being.

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The Big Health Event is Coming to Shreveport

July 28, 2025

Ochsner LSU Health and the Urban League of Louisiana have teamed up to announce the Big Health Event, a no-cost event prioritizing health and well-being for the entire family.

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Ochsner Health, Youth Empowerment Project host ‘Back to School Fest’ on July 26

July 21, 2025

“Back to School Fest" is 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26 at the New Orleans East Youth Opportunity Center, 12000 Hayne Blvd. The event includes food and drinks, games, STEM education activities and a backpack giveaway. Vision and hearing screenings will be available for kids, along with blood pressure checks for adults.  

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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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