OXIHER Health Priorities: Focus on Rural Health Disparities
Learn how poverty shapes rural health disparities, and how Ochsner is supporting efforts to positively impact those living in rural areas.
News & Resources
Stay informed with the latest updates and resources from Healthy State and our partners. Explore news, insights, and downloadable tools to help drive progress in our mission for a healthier Louisiana.
-
Fact Sheet
-
Strategic Plan 
Healthy State Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026
-
News Article 
AJMC - Healthy State: Practicing What They Preach in Louisiana
-
News Article 
TechTarget - Combatting chronic disease among Medicaid patients with RPM
-
News Article 
Chief Healthcare Executive - How Ochsner Health is working to improve maternal health
-
Fact Sheet 
OXIHER Health Priorities: Focus on Sickle Cell
Raising awareness about sickle cell disease is vital for several reasons. Educating the public promotes early detection through newborn screening programs. Awareness initiatives also highlight the need for better healthcare policies and funding for research aimed at finding a cure.
-
News Article 
Becker's Healthcare - Ochsner Health rolls out virtual weight management
-
News Article 
JAMA - Ochsner Health sees big return on investment in remote care
-
News Article 
The Washington Post - Bloomberg’s Historic Donation Includes Seed Funding for Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine
-
Fact Sheet 
OXIHER Health Priorities: Focus on Fibroids
Starting this month, the Ochsner-Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research (OXIHER) will shine a light on some of the most critical health disparities affecting the communities we serve. OXIHER works in alignment with Healthy State to develop effective strategies for improving overall community health.
-
Toolkit 
Louisiana Region 1: New Orleans Toolkit
-
Toolkit 
Louisiana Region 2: Baton Rouge Toolkit