Facts Over Fear: The Coronavirus Pandemic & What We Can Do to Overcome This Crisis
Apr 1, 2020The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has dominated headlines around the world for weeks now. Declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization, the spread of this deadly virus has proven to be the type of crisis that so many public health professionals warned us about over the past couple of decades. Parts of the United States have been hit particularly hard by this virus - including our state of Louisiana. Public react...
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The Public Charge Rule: Its Impact on Migrant Communities & the Health Centers Who Care for Them
Mar 3, 2020If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you have almost certainly heard about the “Public Charge” rule that the Trump Administration has allowed to go into effect. "Public Charge" is a term used in immigration law to describe an individual who is dependent on the government. This rule will have a monumental impact on immigrant communities – many of whom rely on Community Health Centers for care. ...
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Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Louisiana Health Centers' Current Strengths & New Opportunities
Feb 3, 2020A healthier Louisiana depends upon improving “upstream” factors that impact health by expanding the scope of health care to include addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). Looking through this lens, we recognize that where we live and work – our access to affordable and stable homes, healthy food, quality schools, reliable transportation – make a difference in our opportunities to thrive, and how ultimate...
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Meeting the Health Needs of Louisiana's Rural Communities: Challenges & Opportunities
Dec 11, 2019There is no place like Louisiana. From beautiful natural scenery and abundant resources, to world-class food, fun, and culture, our state is blessed beyond belief. The key ingredient to the uniqueness of our state is the quality of the people who call it home. From Caddo to Plaquemines Parish and every community in between, the heart and soul of Louisiana is on full display in the small communities that make up rural Louisian...
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With a Strong Foundation, Louisiana's Community Health Centers Prepare for the Future
Nov 1, 2019WORLDWIND, EXCITING, AN ART, HUMBLING, AND GRATITUDE- These are just some of the words that come to mind when I think about the past two years I've spent as LPCA Board President. Together, we have worked hard to enhance the lives of our clients, improve the health of our state, and create vibrant communities. I had the opportunity to meet many of you and the one thing that I find amazing is that there is a central theme of passion exuded i...
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Louisiana Primary Care Association: Trusted Partners, Trusted Leaders in Louisiana's Health
Oct 1, 2019As Louisiana’s largest Medicaid health plan with more than 450,000 members across the state, we know firsthand that families need more than quality healthcare to build healthy lives. They also need access to patient-centric services and programs that address critical socioeconomic factors like safe housing, food insecurity and education. At Louisiana Healthcare Connections, we know that successful strategies to address these social deter...
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