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We believe in a healthy Louisiana

Moving forward, together.

In 2020, Ochsner Health unveiled Healthy State, a bold plan to partner with local and state leaders and organizations to realize a more equitable and a healthier Louisiana. By engaging organizations from every sector and corner of the state, we are working together to tackle the leading causes of poor health and to create profound impact for Louisiana residents.

With an eye on the future.

Our Mission: To realize the improved health and wellness of our communities by bringing resources to underserved communities; better understanding the impact of health and social conditions; utilizing data, technology and innovation to improve outcomes; and by investing in Louisiana’s economic growth and workforce.

Together with the Healthy State Advisory Board, we believe we can achieve profound impact. As a multi-faceted team with varied backgrounds, experiences and resources, Healthy State is working daily to accomplish our mission so that one day, all Louisianians will enjoy a better, longer, healthier way of life.


Our Leadership

Matthew Block
Executive Champion, Healthy State, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Ochsner Health

Leonardo Seoane, MD, FACP 
Executive Champion, Healthy State, Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Ochsner Health, Associate Vice-Chancellor of Academics, LSU Health Shreveport, Professor of Medicine, Ochsner Clinical School - University of Queensland

Deborah Grimes, RN, JD, MSHQS
Executive Champion, Healthy State, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, Ochsner Health

Eboni Price-Haywood, MD, MPH, MMM, FACP 
System Medical Director, Healthy State, System Medical Director, Ochsner Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research, Professor of Medicine, Ochsner Clinical School - University of Queensland

Kristy Nichols, MS
System Vice President, Healthy State, System Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy, Ochsner Health

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Priority Areas

Linked to America’s Health Rankings Key Drivers
Click below to find out more about each Priority.
Priority Area
Solution

Food Security

STOP Hunger

Increase access to healthier food options in underserved communities by strengthening existing initiatives and establishing new partnerships.
SUCCESS
Measure:
72,000
More food-secure households by 2030

Wellness & Obesity

GET FIT

Reduce obesity by increasing access to nutritious foods, providing education on healthy eating and expanding access to safe physical activity in underserved communities. 
SUCCESS
Measure:
182,000
More physically active adults by 2030

Workforce & Education

GROW Workforce

Advance careers into high wage, high demand jobs and improve high school graduation rates.
SUCCESS
Measure:
Increase avErage per-capita income by
$4,838
by 2030

Cancer & Chronic Conditions

Save Lives

Save lives through access to lung, colorectal and breast cancer screenings; Expand detection and treatment of chronic conditions.
SUCCESS
Measure:
100,000
Fewer people with chronic conditions by 2030

Smoking Cessation

STOP Smoking

End smoking by changing behavior, advancing policy and expanding access to comprehensive smoking cessation services
SUCCESS
Measure:
214,000
Fewer smokers by 2030

Broadband

Connect Homes

Connect homes by eliminating the digital divide.
SUCCESS
Measure:
>86,000
More homes with high-speed internet by 2030

Let’s lead longer, healthier lives.
Let’s reach a Healthy State together.

Louisiana Partners

Thank you to all of our Healthy State partner organizations. Please see a list of the Health State Advisory Board members at the link below.
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