COVID-19 vaccine supply continues to be a national concern.
Due to the limited vaccine supply, we are still rescheduling all first dose vaccine appointments that were originally scheduled on or after Tuesday, January 26 across South Louisiana. These impacted patients have been placed on a priority wait list.
We are now offering scheduling for new first dose appointments this week in limited quantities at select locations on a first come, first serve basis. Visit MyOchsner to schedule.
With safety and screening measures in place, we are scheduling appointments and procedures.
Due to the rise of COVID cases and spread of COVID, there may be changes made without notice to our visitor policies.
In order to protect the health of our communities, and as a safety precaution to prevent the risk of spreading COVID-19, we have instituted visitor restrictions in accordance with recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, some hospital access points will be consolidated on our campuses.
We’ve made some recent updates to our FAQs specific to testing, travel and returning to work/school.
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 100,000 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.
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.
For supply donations, please call Ochsner’s COVID-19 supply donation hotline at 504-703-2635.
Your health and safety are very important to us.
If required to stay under home quarantine, it's important to follow these guidelines to monitor your health and to practice social distancing.
Facebook Live Q&A: COVID-19 Update
Watch the Q&A session on COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Robert Hart and Dr. Katherine Baumgarten on the Ochsner Health Facebook page.
When you combine 24/7 virtual visits with the Ochsner Anywhere Care Health Kit you get unparalleled convenience without leaving home.
This handheld device allows you to capture physical exam data to share with your provider during your visit.
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