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Ochsner Health System hosted a Facebook live Q&A Friday to answer questions about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-to-11. The vaccine was authorized this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices after last week’s authorization by the Food and Drug Administration.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KTBSThe COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is now available in Louisiana. Ochsner Hospital for Children administered its first doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for children (ages 5- 11).
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WGNOThe Ochsner Wellness Center will bring together experts to address and solve chronic health issues, promote physical activity programs to all Louisiana residents and provide practical experience to LSU students pursuing careers in human wellness.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateOchsner Blood Bank is hosting blood drivers this week to help with the need for blood. There will be a drive Wednesday at the governmental building in Gretna.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON WDSUNavigating cancer as a patient undergoing treatment or as a survivor who may be facing side effects is not an easy feat. A cancer diagnosis is difficult for all parties involved both emotionally and physically.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON L'ObservateurThere’s a common belief that getting the flu vaccine can actually give you the flu, and many people use it as a reason to avoid the shot. However, it is not possible to get the flu from the flu shot. While some people do get sick after getting vaccinated, it’s not from the vaccine itself.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON L'ObservateurThe Louisiana Emergency Response Network has designated Ochsner LSU Health-Monroe Medical Center a Level III Trauma Program, joining only nine other hospitals in Louisiana with the certified trauma program designation. The voluntary program ensures that hospitals have and best utilize trauma resources for optimal trauma patient care.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The News StarThe center will offer services that include general pediatrics, gastroenterology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedics, urology, cancer care, hepatology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), pulmonology, general surgery, child and adolescent psychiatry, allergy and dermatology.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON The AdvocateThe event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Savoie’s Catering, 2441 E. 70th Street. Information will be given about the hospital system’s benefits, career opportunities and team culture, according to a news release.
VIEW THIS ARTICLE ON KSLAOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Saturday, October 16, 2021, the Pontchartrain Chapter of the Links, Incorporated partnered with Ochsner Baptist to host “Links in Pinks.” The event provided free mammogram screenings with same-day results for local women, particularly women 30 years of age with a family history of breast cancer in their mother or sister, or women 40 years of age or older.
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