Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Ochsner, Louisiana's largest health system, began scheduling and administering third doses soon after the announcement. On Thursday, Ochsner officials said the health system has administered just over 1,000 third doses and that more than 2,000 appointments are upcoming.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Houma TodayCOVID-19 booster shots are expected to be rolled out to all by the end of September, but at Ochsner Health Center, officials are already on the move.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WBRZBefore you make a personal decision of what to do about COVID-19, ask yourself.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateThe study is seeking to enroll healthy adult volunteers ages 18 and above who have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine and do not plan to receive one during the six- to eight-week study. The study will enroll up to 6,250 participants from across the United States.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Biz New OrleansThe New Orleans Saints and Ochsner Health teamed up to offer vaccinations with the incentive that one of those vaccinated could win a raffle for two tickets to a 2021 New Orleans Saints game ahead of next Monday's first preseason home game against the Jaguars.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON Nola.comDr. Yvens Laborde leaves Tuesday morning from New Orleans to Haiti to help the troubled island, which he says is a part of his life's work.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WDSUThe CDC and FDA are now recommending additional doses of vaccine for some people, and Ochsner Health offered a briefing today to help get the word out.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KATCAt these events, people who receive vaccinations will be entered to win two tickets to a 2021 New Orleans Saints game. Ochsner will draw a winner from each vaccination site.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KATCEast Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux presented Awards of Good Citizenship on Saturday, Aug. 14 to the Ochsner Health Urgent Care staff after they gave aid to shooting victims on Sunday, August 1.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON BR ProudCrescent Care, Ochsner, and other organizations are giving out vaccinations at many schools and other locations on a daily basis.
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