Latest Updates from Ochsner on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Vaccine
Following expanded eligibility criteria, we are now offering scheduling for new first dose appointments at select locations on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit MyOchsner to schedule.
Vaccine Availability by Region
Community Vaccination Events
Get the latest schedule of vaccination events near you.
Ochsner Health is always here to keep you and your family healthy.
Know the signs and symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) and what to do
Symptoms can be very similar to the flu or cold. If you develop these symptoms or have been in contact with someone know to have COVID-19:
Call the Ochsner COVID-19 Info Line, our free nurse care line.
COVID-19 Info Line at 1-844-888-2772
For general information, dial the Louisiana hotline, 211, or text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211.
Ochsner Surpasses 200,000 Community COVID-19 Tests
At Ochsner, we are committed to testing and bringing clinical trials and new therapies to our community. We are currently offering COVID-19 and antibody testing.
We are proud to announce that Ochsner Health has surpassed 200,000 statewide COVID-19 community tests! As a system, we have been able to offer testing statewide from New Orleans to Lake Charles to North Louisiana. Together we: Covered eight of the nine regions in Louisiana, set up more than 200 testing locations, covered 117 zip codes and mobilized nearly 1,100 teams.
Our commitment to our communities is what has made this milestone a reality. Testing is safe and simple. Knowledge is power, so know where you stand.
