Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.
Community Purpose in Action: Who We Are
"At Ochsner Health, we have a clear purpose, a True North, that unites us all: to serve and heal others and to make our communities stronger and healthier. We all play a vital role in fulfilling this shared purpose. We know we are at our best when we are together and part of something bigger than ourselves. And we are lifting the next generation by investing in healthcare today, and our future tomorrow." — Pete November, CEO, Ochsner Health
Community Benefit Report
Our Community Benefit Report reflects the great work underway across Ochsner Health and in collaboration with our partners to inspire healthier lives and stronger communities.
Community Health Improvement Plan
Our Community Health Improvement Plan outlines a coordinated, systemwide strategy to improve the health and well-being of the communities served by Ochsner Health.
Addressing Our Communities’ Greatest Health Needs
Our Community Health Needs Assessments guide the organization’s mission-driven work. Community priorities become part of Ochsner’s overall strategy through the practice of listening to the voices of our community, developing action plans informed by data, and ultimately seeking approval from our board of directors.
Read Assessments
Give us feedback on your community's greatest health needs.
Southern University's Jag Mobile Health Unit
Ochsner Health partners with Southern University to offer health services via the Jag Mobile, named after the Southern mascot, the Jaguars. The clinic on wheels provides health services to medically underserved and disadvantaged populations within a 50-mile radius of the Southern University School of Nursing.
Inclusive Playgrounds in Lafayette
Ochsner Lafayette General is committed to creating healthier and more inclusive environments. Its partnerships with Moncus Park and Downtown Lafayette’s Playground at Parc Sans Souci are testaments to this dedication.
Watch Our Videos
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Ochsner and the Youth Empowerment Project
Learn how Ochsner and the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) are transforming lives through education and empowerment.
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Ochsner Book Fair at Alice Birney Elementary
Ochsner Health’s Education Outreach team hosted a special book fair at Alice Birney Elementary School in Metairie, Louisiana, donating over 1,500 books to support literacy and a love for reading.
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White Coat Ceremony for First-Graders
Students at Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy in Jefferson, Louisiana got their white coats in the STEM Sparks program, designed to introduce first-grade students to a variety of healthcare professions
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Ochsner Rush Health Builds Beds for Children
Ochsner Rush Health volunteers partnered with the Meridian, Mississippi chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build 32 high-quality bunk beds for children and families in need. The team also held a bedding donation drive, collecting hundreds of pillows, comforters and sheets.
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Ochsner Health at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Ochsner Health was the official healthcare provider of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, offering two first aid tents and several free sunscreen dispensing stations. Ochsner also presented the Ochsner Children's Activity Tent, offering kids interactive games and educational activities staffed by our Education & Community Outreach team.
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Work Skills Training for Youth with Disabilities
In partnership with the Lauderdale County School District and Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, Ochsner Rush Health completed its first year as a Project Search host site. Project Search is a program that provides real life work experiences combined with living skills to help young people with disabilities make successful transitions into adult life.
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Ochsner STAR Summer Scholars Program
The Ochsner STAR Summer Scholars Program is free to high school students interested in science and medical careers. Hear from students in their own words as they talk about their hands-on experiences in STAR.
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Supporting Local Artists Through Where Y'Art
Ochsner Health collaborates with Where Y'Art, an art consulting company in New Orleans, to invest in art and artists throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South. Since 2016, Ochsner has purchased more than 3,000 pieces of art and contributed more than $3.2 million to over 100 local artists.
Connect With Us in Your Community
Ochsner is teaming up with mission-aligned nonprofit organizations to make a difference in our communities. Apply to partner with us.
Impacting the Well-Being of Our Communities
