Partnership for a Healthier Southwest Louisiana

05/13/2020

LSU is exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Security in Louisiana by creating a survey for Louisiana residents.
All Louisianans (18 and older) are eligible to take a survey
about how COVID-19 has impacted food security and health
behaviors. Use this link to answer questions about your
experiences: http://lsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/
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05/11/2020

Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) and Louisiana Department of Health are hosting a regional series of tele-town halls called “COVID-19: Preparing for the Next Phase.” on Thursday, May 14 at 4.P.M.
The goal of these informational sessions is to educate the community about COVID-19 response measures, discuss the phased re-opening approach, share information about available resources, and address community concerns. The dialogue will also focus on equitable health outcomes for all Louisianans, especially the African-American community
who has been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Register here:

Louisiana Public Health Institute, in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, present COVID-19- Preparing for the Next Phase: Region 5, Lake Charles Area

04/30/2020

Need help with Drug/Alcohol and or Mental health matters? Help is available

04/28/2020

Free Groceries this Wednesday in Lake Charles from 11am-1pm

04/15/2020

Watch Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) and Urban League of Louisiana's tele-townhall, "No, We're Not Immune: The Impact of Coronavirus on African-American Whole Health in Louisiana." Click the link below to register and watch at any time.

03/28/2020

Protect your lungs: COVID-19's smoking and va**ng risk.

03/27/2020

During a pandemic, it is important to take care of your emotional health. Here are some helpful tips suggested by Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority

03/25/2020

03/24/2020

Our local LifeShare blood center is suffering from a critical blood shortage.
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital will be hosting a community blood drive on March 27 at Dynamic Dimensions in Sulphur from 8 am - 5 pm and encourage all healthy and willing individuals to donate.
Blood donation is not a mass gathering or social event. There will be a process for waiting as well as limiting the number of individuals in the donation area.
All blood collection facilities follow industry mandated infection control standards for donor rooms and mobile buses, which include sanitation of donor waiting areas and all donation equipment.
Please refer to the following site, to schedule your available time to donate.
https://donor.lifeshare.org/…/schedul…/drive_schedule/210134

03/19/2020

Great graphic put out by Louisiana Department of Health on how to slow the spread of COVID-19.

03/16/2020

What is social distancing and how can it help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus?