January 30, 2008 News Conference to Highlight Emergency Mardi Gras Medical Assistance
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, -
New Orleans – The Louisiana Department of Health and its state and local partners will hold a news conference on Friday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. to announce the opening of a temporary urgent care clinic in New Orleans to provide medical support during Mardi Gras.
The temporary clinic will be able treat injuries and transfer patients when necessary as more than one million guests visit the city to celebrate Mardi Gras. The site officially opens at noon on Feb. 1.
WHAT: Opening of temporary urgent care clinic for Mardi Gras
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 1
11 a.m.
WHERE: 1927 Tulane Ave.
New Orleans, LA
70112
WHO: Speakers at the event will include:
Alan Levine, Department of Health Secretary
Dr. Kevin Stephens, N.O. Health Department Director
Mark Cooper, GOHSEP Director
Dr. Michael Kaiser, LSU Medical Center Chief Medical Officer
A tour of the site will be provided for the media immediately following the news conference.