26th Annual Wellness Day for Women

Time Until The Event:

March 7, 2026
7:00am – 1:00pm

C.B Pennington, Jr. Conference Center at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

For a map to the location, please click here.

We’re focusing on mind and body wellness this year by bringing back our popular health screenings and offering a variety of great activities, so come ready to try out an entry-level Chair Yoga class, practice CPR with a hands-on demonstration, and learn about the latest in health and wellness from our speakers! Everyone is welcome.

Schedule of Events for 2026

7:00 am	Check-In & Registration Opens; Screenings & Exhibits Open Bottled water, coffee, and light breakfast items will be available at check-in
8:00 am & 8:45 am	Chair Yoga Sessions byGrace Yoga (30 min.)
9:30 am & 10:30 am	Educational Sessions (Upper Level) "Love Your Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Heart Health" Tara Jarreau, MD, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Gorup "Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Health: What's In Your Control?" R. Mark Sayes, MD, Primary Care Plus "Ask the Experts: Diet, Wellness, and Open Panel with Experts from Pennington Biomedical" Drs. Neil Johannsen, Jacob Mey and Prachi Singh
12:00 pm	To-Go Boxed Lunches available (Lower Level)
12:15 pm	Screening Lines Close
12:30 pm	Event Ends

Passport to Wellness Card

Upon entry, all women age 18+ will receive a Passport to Wellness Card. As you participate in activities, you will receive stamps on your card. Before you leave, show your card to get a prize!

Health Screenings, Vaccinations, and Blood Donations

Health Screenings (while supplies last)

Blood Pressure
Blood Glucose*
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Colorectal Cancer Kits
EKGs
Hepatitus C
HIV
Lung Cancer
Mammograms (by appointment only at: https://pogo.marybird.com/ create account and register through the link)
Skin Cancer
Stroke Risk
Syphilis
Total Lipid Panel

*Note: For blood glucose screenings, fasting is not required, but eating or drinking in the 9-12 hours prior to your test could affect the accuracy of your test results.

OLOL Blood Donations

Our Lady of the Lake Mobile Blood Donation Center will be on-site to collect blood donations. All blood types are needed, so please consider donating blood while at the event. To view their Frequently Asked Questions about Blood Donations, please visit: https://ololrmc.com/ways-to-give/blood-donor-center/blood-donor-faqs