Community Health

Integrated programs that bridge clinical care, coverage assistance, and community services connecting families to resources needed for pregnancy through adulthood to improve access and outcomes.

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In an effort to improve access to quality health care throughout central and south-central Louisiana, Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center partners with a variety of state, federal, and community based organizations to provide community health education and services for the residents of our service area. For more information on ways that our programs can assist you, please click on the links below for program details and staff contact information.
Healthcare Access

Greaux Healthy

Greaux Healthy is a public service initiative powered by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in partnership with the State of Louisiana, focused on preventing and treating childhood obesity. Backed by more than 35 years of research, Greaux Healthy provides evidence-based tools and programs that support healthier children and families. CLAHEC’s partnership with Greaux Healthy expands the School Health Program by connecting schools with resources, technical assistance, and community support. Together, we help educators create engaging learning experiences that encourage healthy choices at school and at home. Through this collaboration, Greaux Healthy and CLAHEC are helping build healthier schools, stronger communities, and brighter futures for Louisiana’s children.
Learn more at GreauxHealthy.org.
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Healthcare Access

Well-Ahead Louisiana

As the chronic disease prevention and healthcare access arm of the Louisiana Department of Health, Well-Ahead Louisiana connects communities to tools and resources that can improve the health of Louisiana residents were they live, work, learn, play and pray. One way to do this is through increasing access to healthcare services in the areas of our state that need it most. Well-Ahead’s Louisiana Primary Care Office proactively works to build the capacity of community health systems to provide integrated primary care, behavioral health and dental healthcare services to reduce health disparities through supporting recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in rural and underserved areas. Well-Ahead Louisiana is a member of National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network (3RNet), so whether you looking for the right career opportunity, or looking to hire for your clinic, Well-Ahead can help!
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Nutrition Education

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Institute

In partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health, health educators and nutrition staff in regions 6, 7, & 8 (Alexandria, Shreveport, and Monroe areas) help participants gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviors for healthy diets and lifestyles.
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Coverage Navigation

Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana

A no-cost non-profit federally funded statewide program supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services under the Affordable Care Act to assist Louisiana residents with applying and checking eligibility for low-cost or no-cost health insurance options such as Medicaid, LaCHIP and the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
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