Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Pediatric health care providers have a crucial role in mitigating the unnecessary use of antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance. But how? Join us on Wednesday, September 25, at noon for FREE CMEs, door prizes and an informative session with esteemed pediatrician Dr. John A. Vanchiere as he presents on Antibiotic Stewardship in the Pediatric Clinic. We hope to see you there! #freewebinar #cme #cmecredits #doctor #doctors #provider #providers #healthcare #pediatrician #pediatricians #pediatrics #antibiotics

Health care providers: Looking for ways to improve vaccine uptake among your patients? Join us on Wednesday, August 28, at noon for FREE CMEs, door prizes and an informative session with Dr. Keisha Harvey-Mansfield as she presents on Effective Strategies for Promoting Vaccinations to Patients. We hope to see you there! #freewebinar #cme #cmecredits #doctor #doctors #provider #providers #healthcare #vaccines #vaccinations #immunizations

Since 2021, Upward Health has been partnering with Louisiana Healthcare Connections to improve the health of?Louisianians. Our new value-based care agreement will allow us to expand our footprint in Louisiana and serve even more #LHCC Medicaid members!? ? We're excited to share a testimonial from one of our Louisiana Healthcare Connections patients. Elicia's journey is a testament to her dedicated Care Team, and it underscores the transformative power of whole-person care. Watch ??: https://lnkd.in/efgwrD9N

We are thrilled to announce that Louisiana Healthcare Connections was honored with three prestigious awards from Capital Area United Way - Baton Rouge at their recent annual meeting. We received these recognitions for our outstanding contributions during our annual United Way campaign: - Going the Extra Mile Award: for companies that increased contributions by 10% - Top 25 Annual Campaigns – Ranked 13th - Top 25 Current Year Financial Support – Ranked 15th These achievements highlight our employees' dedication to our communities and their generosity. A heartfelt thank you to all our employees for your incredible support and commitment.

Our amazing Community Innovations team hosted a "MANage Your Health" event in June, in support of Men's Health Month! Attendees at our wellness event were able to get dental screenings and blood pressure checks, and some lucky members went home with door prizes, including a barbecue grill, burner and fry pot, ice chest and more! They also enjoyed a jambalaya lunch and some basketball. Thank you to our wonderful partners, CareSouth Medical & Dental and Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge, and vendors for helping make this event special. And thank you to all our members who attended!

We want to celebrate the amazing Well Woman event series for fostering a community of care and fellowship for Black women across our state, with a focus on whole health and wellness, and Black maternal health. We are so proud to be a part of this wonderful initiative! And while we are celebrating, we want to give a huge shoutout to our Director of Strategic Initiatives Shan Encalade Bowers for her dedication to improving the lives of our members. Shan has been integral in securing and supporting our sponsorship of the Well Woman events and getting our members involved. Thank you, Shan!

Are you concerned about the mental health of a teenager or young adult? Join us on Wednesday, May 29, for FREE CMEs, door prizes and a discussion on child and adolescent behavioral health. Our special guest,?Ashley Weiss, D.O., MPH, will discuss transitions of care around early serious mental illness with a psychosis focus. #freewebinar #cme #cmecredits #doctor #doctors #provider #providers #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth

Tonight’s collaboration @Empower225 was on ?? There’s great work ahead! Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Our Population Health and Clinical Operations team recently participated in a "Wash Your Wheels" event with the Split Second Foundation in New Orleans. The event offers free cleaning and maintenance to wheelchair users. Thanks to the team for supporting the foundation's amazing mission of providing holistic care, support and resources to people affected by disabilities, with the ultimate goal of enhancing their quality of life. Foundation founder Mark Raymond will also be featured on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" on Tuesday, May 7, and we heard he gave Louisiana Healthcare Connections a little shoutout! Mark will share his story and the impact the Split Second Foundation has had in the community. To tune in, check out TV listings here: https://bit.ly/3UOCBEz

Louisiana Healthcare Connections was honored to partner with Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge and sponsor their inaugural community field day, Jags Day on the Bluff. 200 energetic kids ages 5-12 flocked to Southern Athletics facilities recently for a day packed with play, sports, activities and fun! We are proud to support Southern’s efforts to educate and promote youth physical activity in the community. Huge thanks to Southern for spearheading this amazing event, and to all the participants who made this day truly unforgettable! #community