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
We are proud to share our "Community Benefit Report: Inspiring Healthier Lives and Stronger Communities." This report reflects the great work underway across Ochsner Health and in collaboration with our partners to make a meaningful difference.
In the Community Health Improvement Plan, we outline a coordinated, systemwide strategy to improve the health and well-being of the communities served by Ochsner Health. The target population for this plan includes all individuals living within the geographic areas and parishes where Ochsner Health provides services.
Addressing Our Communities’ Greatest Health Needs
Ochsner Health relies on Community Health Needs Assessments to guide the organization’s mission-driven work to inspire healthier lives and stronger communities. Community priorities become part of Ochsner’s overall strategy through the practice of listening to the voices of our community, developing Community Health Improvement Plans informed by data, and ultimately seeking approval from our board of directors.
Give us feedback on your community’s greatest health needs by filling out this form.
Review the latest Community Health Needs Assessments for your region.
Learn about how Ochsner is working to improve community health by reading our latest Community Benefit Report.
Community Purpose in Action
New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee
Ochsner was proud to be the Official Medical Provider of the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee in 2025. As part of its community outreach, Ochsner and partner organizations, including the New Orleans Saints, hosted interactive learning opportunities for students across Greater New Orleans.
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.
Son of a Saint
In 2020, Ochsner Health teamed up with Son of a Saint to open an all-inclusive home and headquarters for the nonprofit, which creates positive support systems for fatherless boys in New Orleans. Through its network, Son of a Saint provides tutoring, mental health services and more to boys ages 10 to 18.
STEM Pathfinder
Fifty-nine high school students completed STEM Pathfinder, a weeklong program at Ochsner Health, in the summer of 2024 to explore healthcare careers and foster leadership development. Students participated in hands-on labs, interacted with healthcare professionals, and toured Ochsner’s hospitals in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, St. Charles, Shreveport and Monroe.
Marrero Middle School Library Makeover
Fifty dedicated Ochsner employees and their family members joined forces for an extreme library makeover at Marrero Middle School in Marrero, Louisiana. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to stain bookcases, restock books, assemble chairs and bean bags, and transform the library into a vibrant and welcoming space for students and teachers.
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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 Community Health - Brees Family Center (Gretna)
Ochsner Community Health - Brees Family Center (Gretna), 91 Westbank Expressway, is now open. With the mission of providing health equity for all, Ochsner’s community health centers offer accessible and convenient primary care for patients and their families.
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Ochsner Health at New Orleans Jazz & 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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Son of a Saint
Son of a Saint, with help from partners like Ochsner Health, empowers boys in New Orleans who have lost their fathers by providing tutoring, mental health services, mentoring and more. In 2020, Ochsner partnered with Son of a Saint to open an all-inclusive home and headquarters for the organization, The Ochsner Health Son of a Saint Bivian Lee, Jr. Center.
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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.
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