To help boost blood supply for communities in the Greater New Orleans region, Ochsner Health is hosting blood drives at several regional locations throughout the month of February. These donation events will feature the Ochsner Blood Mobile, which provides a comfortable and safe place for donations. Donations are also accepted at three local Ochsner Blood Banks up to six days a week: Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center – West Bank Campus, and Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner.
February 12, 2022
Children’s Hospital New Orleans announced that it was selected as the January 2022 Hospital of the Month by Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety (SPS).
“It takes the entire organization’s commitment to build a culture of safety, and I am incredibly proud of the culture we have built at Children’s Hospital New Orleans,” said Leron Finger, MD, associate chief medical officer and chief quality officer. “Safety and quality are things that we live all day, every day, and this SPS recognition is a reflection of that commitment.”
February 12, 2022
LSU Health New Orleans is recruiting up to 200 participants recently diagnosed with COVID-19 to a proof-of-concept clinical trial to test whether early outpatient treatment with liquid aspirin can reduce hospitalization rates. This liquid aspirin formulation is currently not FDA-approved in the United States.
February 12, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is launching a new program inviting individuals to become Pediatric Vaccine Champions to engage with their communities around the importance of childhood vaccinations to keep children and communities safe against COVID-19.
The program provides parents, guardians, pediatricians, teachers, and community and faith leaders with the tools to take meaningful, accessible action to stop the spread of COVID-19 within their families and in classrooms.
February 8, 2022
DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) to distribute free groceries through a drive-thru food pantry at DCHC’s Carrollton Warehouse on Feb. 11 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The warehouse is located at 3201 Short Street, behind the Carrollton health center.
The food giveaway is held the second Friday of each month and is open to everyone. For more information, call (504) 610-3157.
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