Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI)

Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) The Louisiana Public Health Institute is a statewide non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997.

Our mission is to ensure that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well. LPHI is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit public health institute that has proudly served the residents of Louisiana since 1997. As the public health landscape shifts and changes at an ever-quickening pace, LPHI’s role is to be both responsive to the immediate public health needs of Louisiana residents and

to create an environment for long-term public health improvements. LPHI’s mission is to ensure that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well, which it strives to achieve through its four strategic plan priority areas: Racial Justice and Health Equity, Partnerships and Collaboration, A Healthier Louisiana, and A Thriving Organization.

Today, on Juneteenth, we recognize the resilience, achievements, and lasting impact of Black Americans who have shaped o...
06/19/2026

Today, on Juneteenth, we recognize the resilience, achievements, and lasting impact of Black Americans who have shaped our nation’s history and continue to strengthen our communities.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. As we reflect on this important moment in history, we also reaffirm our commitment to advancing equity, opportunity, health, and justice for all.

The New Orleans Va**ng Town Hall brought together community organizations, public health agencies, local government lead...
06/18/2026

The New Orleans Va**ng Town Hall brought together community organizations, public health agencies, local government leaders, planning professionals, advocates, and prevention partners for an important conversation about youth va**ng and ni****ne addiction.

Thank you to our partners, panelists, and everyone who joined us to share ideas, resources, and solutions. Addressing youth va**ng takes all of us working together, and conversations like these are an important step toward protecting young people from ni****ne addiction.

Looking for quit support? Free resources are available at quitwithusla.org. Youth and young adults can find support at livevapefree.com.

06/18/2026

Anne Jayes and Nick Harling from LPHI’s Policy Team are back with a legislative update, highlighting two important bills from the 2026 Louisiana legislative session: medical debt reform and paid parental leave for public and charter school educators.

Our Chief Data and Strategy Officer Tom Carton will join other national experts ona panel to discuss new methods for cre...
06/17/2026

Our Chief Data and Strategy Officer Tom Carton will join other national experts on
a panel to discuss new methods for creating and curating public health data as part of The Data Revolution and Population Health workshop presented by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on June 25th. The National Academies

Learn more and register here: www.nationalacademies.org/projects/CHPP-HCPH-26-08/event/46642

How do decisions about voting and representation shape the health of our communities? Join LPHI’s June Community Health ...
06/16/2026

How do decisions about voting and representation shape the health of our communities? Join LPHI’s June Community Health Grand Rounds for a timely discussion on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais and the broader relationship between civic participation, representation, and health outcomes in Louisiana.

Panelists:
• Raegan A. Carter, MPH, MSW – Director, Health Policy and Governmental Affairs, LA Primary Care Association
• Anne Jayes, MPH – Senior Program Manager, Policy, Louisiana Public Health Institute
• William C. Snowden, BS, JD – Assistant Professor of Law, Loyola University New Orleans; Director , The Juror Project

Moderator:
• Stephanie Kennedy, MPH, TTS – Senior Program Manager, Capacity Building, Louisiana Public Health Institute

June 25 | 10–11 a.m. CT
Free virtual webinar
Register at lphi.org/events

SB 157 has been signed into law, creating a framework for six weeks of paid parental leave for public and charter school...
06/12/2026

SB 157 has been signed into law, creating a framework for six weeks of paid parental leave for public and charter school employees. While the policy still requires funding before educators can access the benefit, this marks meaningful progress toward ensuring teachers can care for a new child without sacrificing financial stability.

The Louisiana Time to Care Coalition is proud to have worked alongside educators, advocates, and policymakers to advance this effort and remains committed to securing the funding needed to make paid parental leave a reality for Louisiana teachers.

Gulf Hub is powered by partners across the Gulf Coast who are working together to strengthen community health centers, d...
06/11/2026

Gulf Hub is powered by partners across the Gulf Coast who are working together to strengthen community health centers, deepen collaboration, and keep care and information connected across the region.

By integrating solar+storage technology, communications systems, enhanced programming, flood-resistant infrastructure, and a regional data warehouse and patient-centered research network, these Learning Resilience Hubs will ensure uninterrupted care to over 500,000 residents across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida while building the research needed to understand, strengthen, and sustain community and healthcare resilience for the future.

Our valued partners:
• Louisiana Primary Care Association
• Community Health Center Association of Mississippi
• Alabama Primary Care Association
• Florida Association of Community Health Centers
• Crescent Care
• Collective Energy
• Louisiana State University School of Public Health
• Southern University of New Orleans School of Social Work
• University of Miami Global Institute for Community Health and Development
• 504 HealthNet
• Mississippi Public Health Institute

To learn more, visit lphi.org/gulf hub.

Our Program Manager of Clinical Transformation, Van Le, joined national health leaders at the Civitas Networks for Healt...
06/04/2026

Our Program Manager of Clinical Transformation, Van Le, joined national health leaders at the Civitas Networks for Health® Annual Fly-In to elevate the role of community-driven health data infrastructure in federal policy conversations.   

Across meetings with policymakers, a clear theme emerged: health information exchange supports healthcare affordability, payment reform, and cost control for patients, providers, and government—built on years of trusted collaboration.  

The experience reinforced a shared reality: fragmented health data leads to fragmented care, and improving outcomes depends on systems that better connect data, providers, and communities.   

Through networks like PelEX, LPHI’s health information exchange, providers help shape how data sharing supports real-world care and patient needs. Learn more about PelEX at pelexhie.org.

05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we asked some of our staff members two simple but important questions: What does mental health mean to you, and how do you keep your mental health afloat?

Interested in learning how to better support the mental health and well-being of those around you? Join us for a free Mental Health First Aid training. MHFA teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges, respond with support, and connect people to helpful resources. Register for free at lphi.org/mhfa.

How do you keep your mental health afloat? Share with us in the comments below.

We’re bringing together leaders and advocates to explore strategies for improving access, addressing stigma, and advanci...
05/26/2026

We’re bringing together leaders and advocates to explore strategies for improving access, addressing stigma, and advancing community-driven solutions for Black maternal mental healthcare across Louisiana.

Featuring:
• Divine Bailey-Nicholas, LM, CPM, CLC — Founder and Executive Director,
• Artie Brown, BS, MS, DPT — Founder and Executive Director, .la
• Alpha Gebrie, MSW — Senior Manager, Behavioral Health and Wellness, Louisiana Public Health Institute

Join us Thursday, May 28 for our next Community Health Grand Rounds.

Register at lphi.org/events

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400 Poydras Street, Suite 1250
New Orleans, LA
70130

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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