Washington, Feb. 20 -- Ochsner and Novant Health leaders will join with Hilton Head Island - Bluffton officials to celebrate the opening of the Ochsner and Novant Health 65 Plus - Okatie clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 26, at 50 Terrace Drive in Ridgeland, SC.

The U.S. is seeing a rapid increase in the number of people 65 and older, which is projected to reach 22% of the population by 2040. To stay ahead of this, Ochsner designed 65 Plus to meet the unique and complex health needs of older patients. The comprehensive program offers customized healthcare, social support and wellness resources to care for the whole person.

"We're excited to partner with Novant Health to provide older adults in the H...