Ochsner holds new facility open house

Published on Sunday, February 14, 2010 12:26 AM CST

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Ochsner Golden Opportunity members enjoyed an afternoon at Ochsner’s newest health center on the Northshore, Ochsner Health Center – Slidell West, 2104 Gause Blvd. W.

Members learned more about conditions associated with aging eyes from Ophthalmologist Wendy Doneyhue, MD and Optometrist Stephen Borchers, OD. In addition, participants learned about the new MyOchsner online healthcare management tool from Family Medicine Specialist Wendy Oberdick, MD.

Ochsner opened the Slidell West location in October 2009. The location includes family practice, optometry and ophthalmology services, and a fully-stocked retail eyeglass center, including prescription eye glasses, sun glasses, contact lenses and eyewear accessories.

Shown are, from left, first row: John Ronquillo, Wendy Oberdick, M.D., Ochsner family medicine specialist, Lorraine Ronqouillo and Lillian Casey; and second row: Stephen Borchers, O.D. �“ Ochsner optometrist, Christie Trew, GO coordinator, Wendy Doneyhue, M.D. �“ Ochsner ophthalmologist, Art Johnson, Joan Grego, Jim Holbrook, Lonnie Holbrook, Mary Louise Sturm, Sandra Johnson and Julie Bogdan, P.A.-C.

Ochsner’s Golden Opportunity program is designed for adults 50 and older and promotes an active, healthy, independent lifestyle.

The program offers a broad range of wellness services, educational information and seminars, wellness screenings, special discounts, social activities and travel opportunities. For more information on Ochsner’s Golden Opportunity program, call 875-2799.

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