Glimpses Something to Celebrate: Ochsner Heroes Distribute Vaccines—New Orleans Style New Orleans is known for its spirit of revelry–even when it comes to vaccines! Ochsner Health’s Vax Fest, a 24-hour COVID-19 mass vaccination drive-through event at the Shrine on Airline in the heart of Jefferson Parish, brought immunity-seekers together in a festive atmosphere. Mascots for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans came to rally the crowds, while DJ Jubilee, Amanda Shaw and other New Orleans musicians prompted people waiting for their doses to get out of their cars and dance. Even Ochsner’s own mascot, Ollie Ochsner, made an appearance. The festivities started at 10 a.m. on March 29 and continued through the following morning. During the event, nearly 5,000 people received a first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. A second successful mass vaccination event was held on April 28. Ochsner’s community vaccine efforts spread statewide with more than 400,000 total doses administered at vaccine sites in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, St. Bernard, Lafayette and more. Here are some of the Ochsner front-line heroes who helped out.
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