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CHRISTUS Ochsner Health SWLA

Extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

CHRISTUS Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, national origin, military service, race, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. CHRISTUS Health cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de edad, color, credo, cultura, discapacidad (física o mental), origen étnico, situación familiar, identidad o expresión de género, información genética, idioma, nacionalidad, servicio militar, raza, religión, s*xo, orientación s*xual, nivel socioeconómico o estado de asistencia pública.

02/04/2026

Debra Johnson’s commitment to her annual mammograms proved vital when a routine screening of a cyst turned out to be triple-negative breast cancer. She began a 16-part chemotherapy treatment with Medical Oncology Specialist Dr. Kamran Shahid, who laid out her treatment plan. She started with 12 consecutive weeks of chemotherapy, followed by an additional four treatments spaced three weeks apart. Later, she underwent a lumpectomy, and an ultrasound confirmed she was in remission. Throughout her journey, Debra leaned on her faith, family, friends, and care team, crediting prayer and support for helping her through. reminds us of the importance of taking proactive steps like self-breast exams, genetic testing, and mammograms.

02/03/2026

In honor of 💜, we’re celebrating our women physicians whose expertise and compassion benefit patient care every day. We are grateful for the impact they make across our ministries and in the lives of the patients and families they serve.

Join us in recognizing them by giving a shoutout to a woman physician you appreciate in the comments!

02/02/2026

God of compassion and hope,

As we celebrate CHRISTUS Day, the birth and growth of CHRISTUS Health, we turn to Your Word and remember the call of Jesus: “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine you did to me.” Fill our hearts with compassion and courage, so that in every act of care, every word of kindness, and every moment of service, we may recognize Your presence in those we serve. Unite us as One CHRISTUS, rooted in faith and dedicated to bringing hope and dignity to every person.

Amen

01/30/2026

Our online health risk assessments are a great way to kick off your "new year, new me" journey. Whether you want to start living healthier or make smarter choices, these quick assessments help you learn to identify your risk factors. Upon completion, you'll receive a customized report, so you can make informed decisions about your health and share it with your Physician.

01/30/2026

Mardi Gras in Lake Charles is more than a parade, it’s a weeks-long cultural celebration filled with family-friendly traditions, local flavor and joyful community spirit. 💜💛💚
Rooted in the Christian liturgical calendar, Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday”, marks the final day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, reflection, repentance and self-discipline leading up to Easter.
As the season of celebration continues, CHRISTUS Ochsner is honored to serve and support the communities that make this time so special. Stay safe, take care of one another and laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎉

01/28/2026

Healthy eating can do wonders for both physical and mental health, and the new year is the perfect time to start on a new you. Whether it's cutting back on processed foods or incorporating more fruits and vegetables, making small changes can make a big difference despite the challenges.

01/22/2026

Giving back is easy when you shop on Walmart.com or in the Walmart app.💛
At checkout, customers can round up their purchase total and donate the spare change to support CHRISTUS Ochsner SWLA Health System.

Here’s how it works:
✅Shop on Walmart.com or in the Walmart app using your mobile phone or computer
✅At checkout, choose to Round Up your purchase
✅Search “CHRISTUS” to find your local Children's Miracle Network hospital
Your change is donated automatically each time you check out
It’s a simple way to make a meaningful impact, just pennies at a time.

01/21/2026

The future of health care looks brighter than ever! We welcomed high school students to our CHRISTUS Careers Bootcamp, where they participated in an immersive, hands-on health care experience built around a real-life scenario. These aspiring health care workers received an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at various departments and explored health care careers alongside Associates and community partners through hands-on activities as they learned more about the field! Thank you to all the students, Associates and departments that made this bootcamp unforgettable!

01/20/2026

This month, we partnered with Louisiana Blue and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to support Million Meals for MLK by holding a community packing party. Hosted at Burton Coliseum, volunteers from the Lake Charles community came together to pack more than 20,000 meals to help fight hunger across Louisiana. Meals packed during the event were donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, helping provide food security and support to our neighbors across the region.

This initiative is a collaboration between Volunteer Louisiana and Feeding Louisiana that honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by working to ensure access to nutritious meals for individuals and families in need.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
His vision of a Beloved Community inspires our work each day at CHRISTUS Health.
As this year’s theme reminds us, Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way, Dr. King’s message is more than history. It’s a call to action. May we continue to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by choosing love, pursuing justice and lifting one another up.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective MLK Jr. Day.

01/16/2026

During National Blood Donor Month, Director of Laboratory Services at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Michael Lacombe, emphasizes the urgent need for blood donors. According to Michael, blood donation has declined post-COVID. Demand is especially high for O‑negative blood as well as platelets and other blood products because they are essential for heart surgery patients, dialysis patients, and premature newborns. He adds that when donations are low, LifeShare, which supplies the hospital’s blood, will travel out of town to obtain additional units. Michael explains that donated blood expires in about 41 days, which is why the need for donors never stops. He encourages everyone to give whenever they see a LifeShare bus or blood drive to help keep lifesaving blood available in the community.

01/14/2026

We recently expanded our imaging capabilities with the addition of advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services. Used for a wide variety of services, including imaging of the spine, joints and brain, its two most significant additions include the ability to safely perform MRI exams for patients with pacemakers and the introduction of cardiac MRI, a highly specialized imaging service used to evaluate heart structure, function and disease. The new MRI unit was made possible through generous community support and philanthropic contributions to the CHRISTUS Ochsner SWLA Foundation. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for both inpatients and outpatients. We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide these advanced services to better serve our patients and community!

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https://www.christushealth.org/connect/ministries/southwest-louisiana

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