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Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Family honors loved one's organ donation at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge family joined Ochsner staff on National Donate Life Blue & Green Day to honor their loved one, whose decision to become an organ donor saved lives. On Friday, April 11, the family participated in a special ceremony to mark the donation of their relative's heart, lungs, and kidneys to individuals in need of transplants. The family's participation in the event was meaningful because their loved one had also received multiple organ transplants during his lifetime, including a pancreas. Ochsner described it as a 'full-circle moment,' where someone who had received the gift of life was now passing it on to others. The ceremony featured a flag-raising and butterfly release, both symbols of remembrance, renewal, and gratitude. Oschner said the LOPA flag, which was raised to signify that lifesaving donations were in progress, was presented to the family as a keepsake after the process was complete. Ochsner's event also honored the generosity of organ, eye, and tissue donors. The hospital said that just one donor can save up to eight lives, help heal up to 75 people through tissue donations, and restore sight to two individuals through cornea donations. The ceremony recognized 23 other lifesaving donors from Ochsner Baton Rouge in 2024. Family honors loved one's organ donation at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge Baton Rouge community unites to honor Devin Page Jr. and call for change Make-A-Wish grants Masters trip to teen cancer survivor Masters patrons rediscover the joy of old-school communication Measles cases rise to 700, adding pressure to RFK Jr. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Health is Wealth' free services and giveaways
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — In celebration of Black History Month and American Heart Month, a local nonprofit invites the community to get a free blood pressure and glucose test, door prizes, and other resources. The event is to raise awareness about heart disease as it is very common. The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency 'LOPA' says that in the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. In 2022, 1 in every 5 deaths in the U.S. was caused by heart disease. The need for organ donation is urgent. Help pastor, educator and father fight against kidney cancer LOPA says that over 3,000 people in the United States are currently waiting for a heart transplant. By learning more and spreading awareness, we can help save lives. The 'Health is Wealth' education seminar features guest speakers: Dr. Dennis Britten, Cardiologist at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Sharde Plater, President & Co-Founder of The Janiyah Strong Foundation The event begins Wednesday, February 19th from noon to 1 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church, 5340 Jewella Ave, Shreveport. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
