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.
East Mississippi & West Alabama Outreach
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2.4K Team Members
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92K Patients Served
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East Mississippi & West Alabama Area
Creating career pathways for students with disabilities
During the 2024–2025 program year, Ochsner Rush continued hosting Project SEARCH, offering students with intellectual and developmental disabilities immersive, real-world training in hospital departments, preparing them for competitive employment and long-term success.
Learning through play
Ochsner Rush Health proudly sponsored the 5th Annual Science Saturday at the Mississippi Children’s Museum
in Meridian. As part of the statewide Mississippi Science Festival, Ochsner clinicians hosted a hands-on Teddy Bear Clinic, helping children learn about doctor visits and wellness in a playful, comforting way.
Supporting at-risk youth
Project Inspire is a semester-long, hospital-based injury prevention program aiming to reduce violence among at-risk youth by combining trauma center exposure, mentorship and career development. Through an ongoing partnership with the Meridian Youth Court, local juvenile offenders gain unique insight into the consequences of gun violence through tours of Ochsner Rush Health’s trauma services. They will also receive Stop the Bleed® training and participate in community service projects and career planning activities.
Building beds and hope with Sleep in Heavenly Peace
On October 4, nearly 70 Ochsner Rush volunteers partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Meridian to build 31 beds for children and families in need. With more than 660 local kids waiting for a bed of their own, this effort provided comfort, safety and dignity to families across the region.
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.