ABOUT THE BIG HEALTH EVENT
The Urban League of Louisiana presents the Big Health Event along with presenting sponsor Ochsner Health.
This event will promote health and wellness for adults and children to positively impact families in Louisiana.
#TheBigHealthEvent
WHAT
The Big Health Event
with presenting sponsor Ochsner LSU Health
WHEN
August 2, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE
Shreveport Convention Center
Free parking will be available at the Shreveport Convention Center and SporTran will provide free bus rides to the Big Health Event from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2nd from the main terminal, 1237 Murphy St., to the Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo St.
THE BIG HEALTH EVENT AT A GLANCE
HEALTH SCREENINGS AVAILABLE
- Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol (Non-Fasting)
- Dental
- Diabetes/Glucose (Non-Fasting)
- Mammogram
- Cognitive Testing
- HIV/STI Testing
- Height and Weight, BMI and Hip Assessment
- Lung Capacity
- Vision (Adult and Pediatric)
- Medication Review
- Prostate Cancer (PSA Test)
- Hearing
- Flu Shot
- COVID-19 Vaccinations/Boosters (Adult and Pediatric Ages 5-11)
- Bone Density
- Language and Articulation (Pediatric)
- ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) Test/PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease)
- Monkeypox Vaccine
MOVEMENT ZONE
- Yoga
- Aerobics
- Zumba
- Stationary Bikes
- Rowing Machines
- Chair Massages
KIDS ZONE
- School Supply Giveaways
- Uniform vouchers
- Sports challenges
- Inflatables
- STEM activities from STEM NOLA
- Saints Gameday Experience
- Saints Mascot and Cheer Krewe
- Pelicans Mascot and Entertainment Team
WORKFORCE
Learn about the wide variety of positions at Ochsner and interview on the spot at the Ochsner Career Café!
Need support in preparation for your interview with Ocshner? The Urban League of Louisiana’s Office of Workforce Development will be available to support job-seekers in
- Resume Writing
- Interview Skills
- and more!
AND LOTS OF FUN!
- Music
- DJ Jubilee
- Personal trainer demonstrations
- New clothes from Thrive New Orleans
- Information
- Resources
- and so much more!