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Louisiana Center for Health Equity Releases 2020 Health Summit: Advancing Health Equity for Children and Families Summary Report

Download the full report here.

Download the media release here.

Registration is now open for the “Maternal Health: HerStory, Racial Concordance and Policy” Webinar. Register here

The Second Annual L.Y.F.E. Line Teen Summit is here!

July 22 – 24, 2020

Ages 12 to 17 – You don?t want to miss out! ?Click here to register!??
The LYFE Line Teen Summit is a 3-day virtual camp designed to engage youth ages 12-17 in informative, interactive online sessions and discussions. For more information, visit?www.youthpeaceolympics.org?or email?info@lahealthequity.org?or call 225-975-9783

Coming Soon!

Light Up the Night for a Brighter Future Annual Fundraiser

Join us in celebrating an AWESOME six years of positively impacting the lives of youth. Get your tickets today here. #LightUpTheNight? Become a sponsor, get details here.?

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#fun We will dive into pressing topics! ?Featuring KT Muyaka! ?Enjoy games and activities from BREC on the Geaux such as, “Curry with the shot!, Pass the Hula, a Relay Race obstacle Course, Hula Dance”, and so much more! You don’t want to miss out! ?Click here to register!??

Volunteers are welcomed! ?If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer, please click here to sign up and join our volunteer team!? Must be 18 and older to sign up as a volunteer!

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Coming Soon! Join us in celebrating an AWESOME achievement?five years of positively impacting the lives of Baton Rouge youth at “Light Up the Night” on Nov. 18. Get your tickets today here.? #LightUpTheNight2018? Sponsorship opportunities available, for details click here.

Join us for the 5th Anniversary Youth Peace Olympics Closing and Awards Ceremony. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? You don’t want to miss it!? #iPickPeace

2018 Women’s Health Day & Retreat celebrates women and promotes healthy living. Governor Edwards issues proclamation naming May 16, 2018 as Women’s Health Day. First Lady Donna Edwards pens letter to attendees. Watch the video highlights here.

You are invited to the YPO Opening Ceremony! Youth ages 10 to 16 apply until April 21. Get additional information here? See media release here

2018 Youth Peace Olympics Opening Ceremony #YPO5

Join us at the 2018 Health Summit. Register here

View preliminary program agenda here.?

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Thank you for your support! Help us reach our goal of serving 50 youth in 2018! The fundraising for the Youth Peace Olympics continues. Find out how you can sponsor a child, please click here

Sponsorships available…to download package, click here

Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors…

View 2017HEALTHSUMMIT PROGRAM AGENDA

Past Events…

The Opening Ceremony will begin Friday, April 29^thfrom 5 PM to 8 PM at the BREC Perkins Road Park with live entertainment.? Email info@lahealthequity.org; Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/YouthPeaceOlympic/

2016 Health Summit A Success

Click here to register

To review report, click here 2016 Health Summit Summary Report

Thank you Baton Rouge Community!

Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Healthcare

Healthcare Empowerment Assembly

5th Annual Your Community Health is Wealth Fair

Medicaid Expansion Day of Action – Create A Movement For Change?

For additional information visit www.healthcareeveryone.org

Of Interest…

2017 Youth Peace Olympics Team

2016 Youth Peace Olympics Team

2015 Youth Peace Olympics Teams

2014 Youth Peace Olympics Team

See more here

Recruiting coaches and mentors for 2014 Youth Peace Olympic ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??? ? ? ? ? ? ? Inquire at info@lahealthequity.org

Medicaid Expansion is the Right Choice for Louisiana
Join LCHE and more than 100 organizations and over 500 individuals asking Governor Jindal to expand Medicaid for Louisiana by signing the letter at lamedicaidexpansion.org,
Read the letter to Governor Jindal

Center for Health Equity Urges Governor and Legislature to Take Immediate Measures for Expansion of Medicaid Coverage
Medicaid Expansion Press Release

Women’s Retreat 2013: Celebrating Wellness and Culture
View Video here

LCHE Newsletters

2012 Fall Newsletter

2012 Spring Newsletter

2011 Fall Newsletter

2011 Spring Newsletter

LCHE In News

Youth Peace Olympic
http://www.wafb.com/story/25347071/youth-peace-olympics

Youth Peace Olympic looks to make mark in Baton Rouge
http://theadvocate.com/home/9009665-125/youth-peace-olympic-looks-to

Health Crusaders make first stop at Southern
http://www.wafb.com/story/25022389/health-crusaders-make-first-stop-at-southern
http://www.sus.edu/NewsLetter/NewsletterDisplay.asp?p1=10465&p2=Y&Sort=

Expanded health coverage is good
http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20131128/OPINION03/311280012/Expanded-health-coverage-is-good

Women rally at State Capitol in support of Medicaid expansion
http://www.fox44.com/news/women-rally-state-capitol-support-medicaid-expansion

Hearing on Medicaid Expansion: LCHE President quoted
http://theadvocate.com/home/5429292-125/hearing-on-medicaid-expansion

Women’s Retreat 2013: Celebrating Wellness and Culture
http://theadvocate.com/features/people/5905337-123/womens-retreat-offers-screenings-seminars

Health reform panel to meet in Abita Springs: Health
http://www.nola.com/community/st-tammany/index.ssf/2012/12/health_reform_panel_to_meet_in.html

Affordable Health Care Act will be explained at Abita Springs forum
http://www.thesttammanynews.com/news/article_eae33ed6-5f6a-11e2-bca8-001a4bcf887a.html

Forum will discuss Affordable Health Care Act
http://www.wwltv.com/news/northshore/Forum-will-discuss-Affordable-Health-Care-Act-188087381.html

Center for Health Equity Names honorees
http://downtown-midcity.wafb.com/news/business/54691-center-health-equity-names-honorees

LCHE Convenes Health Assembly
http://downtown-midcity.wafb.com/news/business/53615-louisiana-center-health-equity-convenes-health-assembly

Women’s Retreat 2012 Shreveport Times Article
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20120414/LIVING02/204130338/Wellness-retreat-offers-free-health-checks

Women’s Retreat 2012 Featured in The Advocate
http://theadvocate.com/features/people/2419211-123/free-womens-health-screening-set

Youth Talent Showcase Huge Success at LCHE Community Health Fair – WAFB
http://ebrsouth.wafb.com/news/arts-culture/50637-youth-talent-showcase-huge-success-lche-community-health-fair

LCHE hosts community health fair – WAFB
http://ebrnorth.wafb.com/news/business/50511-lche-hosts-community-health-fair

Center Health Equity Names Forrest to the Board – WAFB
http://ebreast.wafb.com/news/business/50209-center-health-equity-names-forrest-board

Increasing Louisiana’s tobacco tax would save lives: A letter to the editor – Times-Picayune
http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2011/03/increasing_louisianas_tobacco.html

Appointments/Memberships – Baton Rouge Business Report
http://www.businessreport.com/news/2011/mar/08/your-business-gnit1/

New LCHE Board Members Appointed – Health Care Journal eNews
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs016/1102084409905/archive/1104828287009.html

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