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Baton Rouge Outreach
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2.7K Team Members
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195K Patients Served
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Baton Rouge Region
The Jag Mobile brings health to the community
In partnership with the Southern University School of Nursing and serving neighborhoods across Baton Rouge, the Jag Mobile remained a vital resource for expanding access to preventive care. Through student-supported health screenings, wellness education and community outreach, the mobile unit met patients where they are, reducing barriers to care and strengthening trust within the community. These efforts not only increase awareness of health risks but also connect individuals to follow-up care and ongoing support, helping to improve health outcomes across the region.
Ochsner Day at CTEC sparks career curiosity
Ochsner partnered with the East Baton Rouge Career & Technical Education Center to host Ochsner Day at CTEC, engaging 96 high school students in hands-on demonstrations, career conversations and mentorship opportunities with clinicians and healthcare professionals. The event provided students with exposure to pathways in medicine, nursing and allied health fields. By fostering these connections, Ochsner continues to support workforce development and inspire the next generation.
Expanding hands-only CPR training in Baton Rouge
Through a partnership with the American Heart Association – Louisiana, Ochsner Baton Rouge sponsored two CPR Anytime Training Kits to expand access to hands-only CPR education. One kit was presented to Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery School, and the second was delivered to the Southern University School of Nursing. These resources will help train community members in hands-only CPR, a critical, lifesaving skill that strengthens heart health readiness across Baton Rouge.
Helping people heal through nutrition
The Food is Medicine initiative is helping to improve health outcomes through access to nutritious food. Clayton Runfalo, MD, is the heart behind the monthly mobile food pantry at Ochsner Health Center – Gonzales. On the second Saturday of each month, he and his wife oversee volunteers who help pack and distribute food to feed about 400 people. “Food insecurity hits everyone,” Dr. Runfalo says. “It crosses social classes and age ranges. And with the price of groceries going up, some people just need a little extra help.”
During the Regional Day of Service, Ochsner Baton Rouge team members worked alongside HandsOn New Orleans at Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery School to improve gardens, grounds and shared spaces.
Read full 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. See photos and read more highlights in the full report.