Health Resources
Living a Healthy Life, While Fueling Fun
If you're 50+ years old and want to spend time enjoying healthy activities with like-minded individuals, Ochsner Golden Opportunity (GO) is the program for you. It is designed exclusively for men and women who want to lead more active and healthier lives. This lifestyle program will provide you with opportunities to:
- Surround yourself with informative, energetic, and safe peers, who like to participate in educational seminars, wellness sessions, monthly meetings, luncheons, day trips, overnight travel and so much more!
- Continue the excitement in life.
- Create a healthier spirit, mind, and body.
At Ochsner Health, we recognize your need for information and services that provide options and support through life’s changes. We want to be your partner on your pathway to better health!
Other program benefits and discounts include:
- Educational Seminars on health, legal and financial topics
- Breakfast and coffee get togethers
- One-day bus & extended trips to scenic and exciting destinations
- Holiday celebrations
- Monthly group meetings
- Discount at Ochsner optical shops, cafes and gift shops
- Golden Opportunity monthly event schedule
- Volunteer opportunities
** You do not have to be a patient of Ochsner to become a member of Golden Opportunity.
GO can help you make healthy lifestyle choices, whether it’s attending relevant health seminars, learning about risk factors for diseases, guidance in understanding your medications or tips for heart-healthy eating, we want to be a part of the best years of your life and want you to know that we’re your partner in good health.
COVID-19 Information
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Meet Our Team
Christie Trew
Senior Development Manager
Program Coordinator - North Shore Region
Phone: 985-875-2799
Email: ctrew@ochsner.org
Cindy Wilks
Program Coordinator - Baton Rouge Region
Phone: 225-270-2625
Email: cwilks@ochsner.org
Cassie Broussard
Program Coordinator - South Shore & West Bank Regions
Phone: 504-842-7000
Email: cabroussard@ochsner.org
Florie Walsh
Special Services Coordinator - Baton Rouge, South Shore & West Bank Regions
Phone: 504-842-7000
Email: florence.walsh@ochsner.org
Lori Hosch
Special Services Coordinator - North Shore Region
Phone: 985-875-2799
Email: lori.hosch@ochsner.org
Membership Applications
The cost of membership is $25 per member and $40 for a member & spouse. Thereafter, to maintain membership after the first year is only $15 per person. At Ochsner, we recognize your need for information and services that provide options and support through life’s changes. We want to be your partner on your pathway to better health!
Locations & Events
Baton Rouge Region
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
1700 Medical Center Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70816
225-755-4984
- Click here to email the Program Coordinator
- Click here to download a membership application
- Click here to download the current Calendar of Events - Baton Rouge
- Click here to download the monthly registration form
North Shore Region
Ochsner Medical Complex - Lacombe
76030 Highway 434 Lacombe, LA 70445
985-875-2799
- Click here to email the Program Coordinator
- Click here to download a membership application
- Click here to download the current Calendar of Events - North Shore
- Click here to download the monthly registration form
Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore
100 Medical Center Dr. Slidell, LA 70461
985-875-2799
- Click here to email the Program Coordinator
- Click here to download a membership application
- Click here to download the monthly registration form
South Shore Region
Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood
2101 Clearview Parkway, Bldg. B, Room 278, New Orleans, LA 70121
504-842-7000
- Click here to email the Program Coordinator
- Click here to download a membership application
- Click here to download the current Calendar of Events - South Shore
- Click here to download the monthly registration form
West Bank Region
Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank
4225 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072
504-371-6541
- Click here to email the Program Coordinator
- Click here to download a membership application
- Click here to download the current Calendar of Events - West Bank
- Click here to download the monthly registration form
Resources:
- Completing a Video Visit
- How to Download MyOchsner App
- Ochsner On Call
- Digital Medicine
- Ochsner Anywhere Care
- Patient Advisory Board
- Patient Satisfaction/Experience
- Free Will
Benefits:
For more information on the Golden Opportunity program, please call your local GO office or email us.
Lifestyle Choices
- Social Activities
- Travel Opportunities
- Fun and Entertaining Events
- Tips for heart-healthy eating
- Ochsner Fitness Center’s Senior Program - Call membership services at 504-733-1600 for more information.
- The Ochsner Fitness Center senior program caters to the wellness, education, and socialization needs of our members age 65 and older. Whether you are recovering from surgery or just looking to stay fit and active, we have the experts and the class for your need. Enjoy fun and interactive classes like Zumba, Gold, Line Dancing, Chair Yoga, Water Aerobics, and so much more! We also incorporate medical health lectures, group fitness orientations and weekly social events. This is your program, your life, and the opportunities are endless! It's never too late to re-discover the vibrancy that life has to offer.
- Silver Sneakers Fitness Program® and Peoples Health Network - Members of Humana’s Gold Plus Program as well as Peoples Health Network are eligible for free membership through the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program® and Peoples Health Network.
Great Information!
- Educational Health Seminars
- ABCs of Medicare Seminars
- Medicare Advantage Seminars
- Golden Opportunity Monthly Event Schedule
- Monthly group meetings
GO Volunteer!
Volunteer opportunities are available at Ochsner Health! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer we would love to have you. Please contact Volunteer Services at 504-842-5085 or click here for more information on how to become an Ochsner Volunteer.
Great Savings!
- 20% discount: Southport Cafe and Bistro-42
- 15% discount: Ochsner Optical Shops (Eyeglasses and accessories)
- 15% discount: Brent House Hotel Beauty Salon
- 10% discount: Ochsner Gift Shop
- Discounted rate with the Brent House Hotel
Great Fun!
- Making new friends and connections
- Create new memories
- Attend Broadway shows and plays
- Visit museums
- Holiday celebrations
- One-day bus & extended trips to scenic and exciting destinations
- Volunteer opportunities with Golden Opportunity
