Ochsner 65 Plus - Baton Rouge

The 5th Annual Big Health Event brought 1,827 people together to take charge of their health, and we are so grateful to everyone who showed up at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Together, we provided:

💙 541 biometric health screenings
💙 153 adult and pediatric vision screenings
💙 78 kidney health risk screenings
💙 65 ABI/PAD cardiology screenings
💙 44 prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screenings

Beyond screenings, attendees had access to health education, resources and connections to care throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who came out, asked questions, got screened and took an active role in their health. And thank you to the Urban League of Louisiana for leading the way, and to our 308 Ochsner team members across 30 departments who volunteered their time and expertise to make this event possible.

Taking that first step toward better health is not always easy. We are proud to stand beside our community every step of the way.

Ochsner Health invites you to join the fight against kidney disease. Walk or donate with Team Ochsner at the 2026 New Orleans Kidney Walk, hosted by the National Kidney Foundation, sponsored by Ochsner Health.

📅 Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
📍 Concert Meadow, Lafreniere Park
⏰ Registration begins at 8 a.m., walk begins at 9:30 a.m.

Walk alongside colleagues, patients and neighbors in support of the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease. Gather support from friends, family and coworkers to raise awareness and donations to help fund kidney research, education and patient programs.

If you raise $100 or more, you will receive an official 2026 NKF Kidney Walk t-shirt. The day includes live music, food, children's activities and giveaways for the whole family.

Donate to Team Ochsner: https://ow.ly/oon75101wFb
Register and join Team Ochsner: https://ow.ly/Jliv5101wFe

If you have any questions or would like more information, email Margaret White at [email protected].

2026 New Orleans Kidney Walk - Registration Help support National Kidney Foundation today!

Congratulations to the 15 Ochsner nurses honored as part of the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana. These nurses were honored for their concern for humanity, contributions to the nursing profession and mentoring of others — all qualities that define nursing excellence across our system.

For 39 years, the Great 100 Nurses Foundation, founded in New Orleans, has recognized nurses across the state who embody these same qualities. Ochsner Health is proud to sponsor the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana program and even prouder of these 15 team members who represent the best of our profession:

Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans: Mollie Elizabeth Wagner, Karen Davis, Jimmie Dragoo and Deborah Falanga
Ochsner Medical Center – River Parish: Lxchelle Arceneaux
Ochsner LSU Health – Shreveport: Brandice Bowers and Jamin Rankin
Ochsner Baptist: Katie Faciane
Ochsner Children's Hospital: Mimi Gary
Ochsner St. Anne: Brennan Gautreaux
Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge: Lisa Ann Legaux
Slidell Memorial Hospital: Gail Murray
Ochsner Medical Center – St. Mary: Jennifer Powell Wise
Ochsner Medical Center – Chabert: Flora L. Cabrera
Director of corp utilization management - Emily Moskau

Congratulations to each of these nurses on this well-earned recognition.

See the full list of honorees here:

Louisiana - Great 100 Nurses Sponsorship opportunities are now available.

Our friends at Ochsner Children's are hosting a free infant CPR class on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Ochsner Children's Health Center - New Orleans (1315 Jefferson Hwy.).

Spots are available! Register here: https://www.ochsnerstore.org/products/infant-cpr-new-orleans-area?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=f8ef517e-9e8d-4d0c-886b-b08cd2102e1f&booking-date-start=2026-10-24&booking-date-end=2026-10-24.

Knowing how to perform CPR safely for both infants and children is not only an important skill to have, but it's a lifesaving one.

Join Ochsner Children's on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a free infant's CPR course at Ochsner Children's Health Center - New Orleans (1315 Jefferson Hwy) from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

⭐ Registration is required. Sign-up here: https://ow.ly/LgBx5100Czh.

Join Ochsner Health for a drive-thru flu event on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus (2500 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, LA, 70056).

Flu shots will be available for children 6 months and older.

Getting a flu shot is a personal decision and should be discussed with your physician or child's pediatrician.

Learn more about the flu shot and where to get your flu shot at www.ochsner.org/flu.

Every stage of a woman's life brings different health needs. Melissa Jordan, MD, explains which screenings to schedule and when, from Pap tests in your 20s to mammograms starting at 40 and bone density scans later in life, and why it’s important to have a team behind your care.

Staying on track is easier when your care is in one place. At four of Ochsner’s New Orleans locations, you can see your OB/GYN and your primary care doctor under one roof:

📍 Ochsner - Baptist
📍 Ochsner Health Center - Lake Terrace
📍 Ochsner Health Center - Old Metairie
📍 Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

That means fewer trips, a care team that works together and more time for the people you love.

What Are the Most Important Health Screenings for a Woman? | Ochsner Health Learn which health screenings women need at every age, from mammograms and Pap tests to cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure checks, and how Ochsner helps.