For the remainder of November through December, LCMC Health hospitals will host a variety of educational workshops, donation drives and family-friendly events.
East Jefferson General Hospital
-Holiday Craft Fair – Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visit the Atrium inside East Jefferson to shop unique, local goods created by their team members and families.
-Understanding Diabetes Together – Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Whether you're at risk, currently living with the condition or are interested in learning more about diabetes, please join us for a free breakfast, hear directly from experts, win door prizes and more. This free, educational event will be held in Esplanade Conference Rooms 1 and 2.
-Breakfast with Santa – Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Community members are invited to come snap pictures with Santa and enjoy crafts and games.
Lakeview Hospital
-St. Tammany Project Christmas – Monday, Nov. 16 – Friday, Dec. 4
St. Tammany Project Christmas distributes toys and food to families in St. Tammany parish, and Lakeview serves as one of their drop-off locations. Donations are accepted at the hospital Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found at stprojectchristmas.org.
-Santa Breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Come enjoy breakfast with Santa, with holiday crafts, kiddie train rides and a special Christmas movie showing.
Manning Family Children's
-Holiday Parade – Saturday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.
The 5th annual Manning Family Children's Holiday Parade will bring 30 holiday-themed floats, high-flying helium balloons, marching bands and dancing groups through Downtown New Orleans.
-Candy Cane Clinic Donation Day – Saturday, Dec. 12, 12 – 4 p.m.
Community members can support the Candy Cane Clinic by shopping their wish list here or dropping off items in person on the date and time listed above at the hospital. The Candy Cane Clinic is a festive place for patients and their families spending their holidays in the hospital, where families of patients can select from donated toys to find the perfect gift for their child and their siblings.
New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH)
-Night Out at NOEH – Oct. 29, 5 – 8 p.m.
NOEH’s annual community celebration will bring live entertainment by DJ Captain Charles, free dinner and a resource fair with community partners. This evening is designed to bring together our neighbors in a fun, family friendly setting while highlighting the hospital’s services and wellness resources, such as Medicaid and SNAP benefits education and free flu shots. This year, we are also distributing food boxes while supplies last. Attendees are encouraged to register beforehand.
-Coat and Sock Drive – November
The hospital will be collecting coats and socks for our neighbors as we prepare for the winter weather. Collection boxes will be located at the main entrance.
-Christmas Tree Lighting – Tuesday, Dec. 1, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The community is invited as the hospital will celebrate the start of holiday season with a Christmas tree lighting in the Atrium.
-Pictures with Santa – Saturday, Dec. 19, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Families are invited to come take their picture with Santa at the hospital.
Touro
-Great American Smokeout – Thursday, Nov. 19
To raise awareness during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Touro's smoking cessation coordinator will be at this event, held in various cities around the country, with research and smoking cessation information.
University Medical Center New Orleans (UMC)
-Second Harvest Makin' Groceries Mobile Market – Friday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This grocery store on wheels will be bringing fresh, affordable food for purchase to the South Galvez Street entrance of UMC. All members of the public are welcome to come shop.
West Jefferson Medical Center
-Jubilee - Friday, Nov. 6, 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Join the West Jefferson Hospital Foundation for this extraordinary cocktail reception at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. This will be an evening filled with live music, delicious food and exciting live and silent auctions in a grand effort to raise funds for emergency medical services at West Jefferson Medical Center. Tickets can be purchased online here.
-Dillards Fundraising Sale – Tuesday, Dec. 1 – Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Community members are invited to shop the Dillard's sale inside the Fonseca Auditorium at the hospital, with 10 percent of proceeds benefitting the West Jefferson Auxiliary.