Ochsner Lafayette General

06/23/2026

June is , and 17-year-old Stella Furby of Lafayette is sharing her story to remind others they are not alone. 💙

After being diagnosed with scoliosis at age 13, Stella received expert care from the team at Ochsner Health, including bracing, spinal fusion surgery and physical therapy. Today, she's feeling more like herself again and hopes her journey encourages others to know there is hope on the other side of treatment.

Read Stella's full story at www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-parish/lafayette-teen-uses-her-story-to-encourage-others-during-scoliosis-awareness-month/

To schedule an appointment with Ryan Farmer, MD, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Ochsner Lafayette General Andrews Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, visit www.ochsner.org/doctors/ryan-farmer/

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and one Lafayette teenager is sharing her story to help others facing the same diagnosis feel less alone.

06/19/2026

June is , a time to focus on prevention and well-being. 💙

Christopher Achee, MD, a primary care physician at Ochsner Health Center - Jennings in Jennings, Louisiana, shares simple steps men can take to live healthier lives.

Learn more about Dr. Achee and schedule an appointment today at www.ochsner.org/doctors/christopher-achee/. 📅

06/17/2026

Give your young athlete a strong foundation this summer with our Youth Speed Development Camp. This four-week camp focuses on speed development, sprint mechanics, agility and strength in a supportive, high-energy setting.

Camp takes place in July on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

💠Ages 10 to 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
💠Ages 14 and older from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $200 for the four-week camp.

To enroll, call 337-703-3269 or sign up here: https://ow.ly/FjL850Zcwgi today.

06/12/2026

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana – Lafayette, a new behavioral health hospital at 310 Youngsville Highway in Lafayette, will open to patients July 7.

Through this partnership between Ochsner Lafayette General and Oceans Healthcare, more patients can receive expert care in the communities they call home, closer to the people and families who support them most.

The hospital will offer inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to patients of all ages.

Learn how Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana - Lafayette can support you or a loved one. Reach out and connect with our team at 337-839-9008 or visit ochsner.org/OBHAL.

06/11/2026

Help your athlete jump higher, move faster and train stronger this summer. 🏐

Our Elite Volleyball Strength Training camp is built for athletes ages 12 and older who want to improve power, stability and quick reaction on the court.

This four-week program focuses on:
💠Vertical power
💠Total-body strength
💠Shoulder and core stability
💠First-step reaction

Join us in July on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. July dates are available, and the cost is $200.

Call 337-703-3269 to learn more or sign up at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp?studioid=447020&tg=45&vt=&lvl=&stype=-106&view=day&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=6%2f16%2f2026&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=5 .

06/10/2026

Congratulations to our athletic trainers who brought home top honors from the Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association annual state symposium! 🏆

These are the people on the sidelines at local high school games who are taping ankles, helping players prevent injury and making sure our student-athletes get back to doing what they love.

Please join us in celebrating:

🔹 Ricky Landry: Clinical/Outreach Athletic Trainer of the Year
Ricky helped build outreach athletic training across Acadiana and has provided steady, trusted care for the student-athletes at Teurlings Catholic High for years.

🔹 Terry Kimball: Gordon Reynolds Outstanding Secondary School Athletic Trainer Award
This honor recognizes his commitment to high-quality care for student-athletes at Southside High.

🔹 Brent Boudreaux: Bob Goodwin Award of Merit
This is one of LATA's highest honors for service and leadership, earned through years of caring for student-athletes at Acadiana High.

Day in and day out, these three show up for our students, schools and community. We’re honored to call them part of the Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital family.

Congratulations, gentlemen. Lafayette is cheering for you!

Learn more about Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital: https://www.ochsner.org/locations/ochsner-lafayette-general-orthopedic-hospital-an-ochsner-lafayette-general-medical-center-campus/

06/08/2026

⚽ Build speed, power and confidence on the field this summer.

Our Soccer Camp Strength and Conditioning program helps athletes ages 12 and older train with purpose. Join us in July on Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for focused work on:

💠Running mechanics
💠Functional strength
💠Muscular endurance
💠Explosive speed

The four-week camp is $200 and designed to help athletes move better, train smarter and compete stronger.

Call 337-703-3269 to learn more or sign up here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/main_enroll.asp?fl=true&tabID=106

06/04/2026

Is your teen getting behind the wheel this summer? 🚗

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is hosting the Sudden Impact Program, a hospital-based experience that shows young drivers what's really at stake on the road.

Teens will hear directly from trauma team members, Louisiana State Police and real survivors. They will also tour the trauma room and see how driving impaired, distracted or unbuckled can change a life in an instant.

Program dates:
• Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Monday, July 13, 2026
• 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Lunch is sponsored by The RescYOU Group.

This isn't a lecture, but an experience that will stick with them long after receiving their driver’s license.

Spots are limited. Register your teen today by emailing [email protected] or by using the QR code.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Allison D. Bertrand, FNP, on being named a 2026 American Cancer Society Spirit of Hope Honoree. 💙

Allison serves patients at Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana with a level of compassion that goes far beyond the exam room. She walks alongside cancer patients and their families every step of the way, bringing comfort, hope and compassion when they need it most.

This recognition is a reflection of the difference she makes every single day. We are honored to have her on our team.

Thank you, Allison, for the care you pour into every patient and for being a true light in our community.

06/03/2026

Ryan Roberts spent nearly 30 years on international oil rigs. Today, he's a nurse. 💙

Long before he ever set foot on a rig, this Acadiana native had thought about a career in nursing. Then, decades later, something clicked. While working during the pandemic to help bring physicians and nurses into the response effort, he saw healthcare up close and knew it was time.

Ryan enrolled in the 15-month nursing program offered through the partnership between the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Ochsner Lafayette General. The program is designed to bring driven, experienced people into healthcare and help manage the growing need for nurses in our community.

Ryan is now a medical-surgical nurse at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

His journey is proof that it is never too late to answer a calling. Ryan, thank you for taking on a new career path and joining our team!

Read more about Ryan’s story: https://app.theadvocate.com/article/lafayette-oil-rig-worker-becomes-nurse-in-free-program/content.html

Learn more and apply for the UL Lafayette-Ochsner accelerated nursing program: nursing.louisiana.edu/absn