History & Mission
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is an independent 501©(3) organization established in 1997. We are part of a growing movement of public health institutes in America. As a primary strategy, LPHI creates and fosters collaborative endeavors in the areas of health information, public policy, applied research, and community capacity enhancement. We are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of the people of Louisiana through public-private partnerships.
Our mission is to promote and improve the health and quality of life in Louisiana through public-private partnering at the community, parish and state levels. This is accomplished by:
- Promoting policy change
- Enhancing community capacity
- Expanding knowledge through applied research
- Brokering creative partnerships
- Serving as a fiscal agent
- Compiling and disseminating information for informed decision-making
A document detailing the history of LPHI is available for your information: Timeline: A History of LPHI.