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New Orleans Area Outreach
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13.6K Team Members
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437.8K Patients Served
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Southshore Area
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Ochsner recently donated 50 lifesaving automated external defibrillators to the New Orleans Police Department as they rolled out their Emergency Medical Responder program, and 25 iPads to the New Orleans Fire Department for Super Bowl LIX support.
Outcomes
Advancing a core mission to improve health outcomes through prevention and access to care, Ochsner, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, continued to host the annual Men’s Health Events in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. Attendees had access to free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, lung capacity, HIV and STIs, and Ochsner physicians and community partners hosted panel discussions focused on male sexual health and well-being. The annual events are also supported by community partners like the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club in Orleans Parish and a host of community-focused organizations and civic leaders.
Recognized for excellent clinical care, outstanding patient outcomes and high performance in specialty services, St. Bernard Parish Hospital was named one of the 100 Great Community Hospitals in 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. This is the second consecutive year SBPH has earned this honor.
Community Partnerships
In an effort to increase families’ access to comprehensive health and wellness screenings, nutrition education, summer camp registration, and other free programs and services that foster and promote a healthy lifestyle, Ochsner Health hosted the third annual Health and Wellness Day in New Orleans East in partnership with the New Orleans Recreation Department.
Engaging 4,061 children in STEM activities at the Ochsner Children’s Hospital Activity Tent, Ochsner Children’s Hospital served as a sponsor and Ochsner was the official healthcare provider for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
ReNEW Delores T. Aaron Academy in New Orleans East hosted its fourth annual Donuts with Dad event in partnership with Ochsner. The event attracted 856 attendees, with approximately 356 dads, uncles and father figures of the school’s student population. The Community Public Affairs Department provided free health screenings at the event to 37 men, resulting in six being referred to the Brees Family Center for primary care. Ochsner Education Outreach and OchsnerServes volunteers also provided STEM activities for students and families.
Education & Economic Opportunity
To promote the importance and joy of reading, Ochsner Health collaborated with NOLA Public Schools, Scholastic Books and the New Orleans Saints to support Orleans Parish public schools by hosting three student book fairs in March and April 2024. Ochsner donated 300 books per school, and each student received three free books to take home.
As part of a growing partnership between the Southern University System and Ochsner Health, Ochsner is providing up to $2 million in tuition assistance for students at the Southern University at New Orleans School of Nursing who qualify for the Ochsner Nurse Scholars program. This funding will provide more students with opportunities to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare over the next 10 years and further SUNO’s mission to serve Greater New Orleans’ educational needs.
Providing enrichment activities for young people outside of normal school hours, the Youth Empowerment Project’s YEP Enriches program engaged more than 100 young people and mentors at a STEM Fair hosted by The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital. Ochsner Children’s is the 2024 presenting sponsor for YEP Enriches.
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.
