Louisiana Maternal and Infant Data Collaborative

Overview

The Louisiana Maternal and Infant Data Collaborative (The Data Collaborative, formerly The Louisiana Pregnancy Registry) is a multi-site research initiative that seeks to facilitate rapid, stakeholder-informed aggregation and analysis of electronic health record (EHR) data with the goal of advancing maternal health policy and enhancing clinical care quality statewide.

The Data Collaborative team is composed of a project and data science team housed within LPHI. It is governed by a Steering Committee of maternal and infant health experts from Ochsner Health System, Tulane University School of Public Health, Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center of New Orleans, and the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies. The technical infrastructure underpinning The Data Collaborative’s efforts aggregates EHR data from participating health systems to enable large-scale analysis of indicators of maternal and infant health.

Louisiana Maternal and Infant Data Collaborative News and Highlights

News and Highlights

REACHnet welcomes Sutter Health: Expanding patient populations and data-driven research possibilities

LPHI’s REACHnet team is excited to welcome Sutter Health as the newest partner in REACHnet, officially joining our Clinical Research Network as a PCORnet® Network Partner in 2025.

New Vaping Ordinance in Baton Rouge Protects Louisiana’s Youth

The East Baton Rouge Metro Council has approved its first local ordinance regulating vape and tobacco retailers to build stronger protections against youth vaping beyond the existing state permits and licenses.

Addressing Vaping in Northeast Louisiana Schools

The Ouachita Citizen recently spoke with TFL Regional Manager Jennifer Haneline about increases in vaping in middle and high school students

TFL Team Honors Service, Promotes Health

The TFL team partnered with 30+ community organizations and the Alexandria Veterans Center to provide education and resources during their annual Service Members, Veterans, and Families resource event.

LPHI Named as Finalists for $50 Million Challenge to Support a Safer, More Resilient, and Sustainable Future for the Gulf Coast Region

Advancing Research with Upgraded Common Data Model

Louisiana Maternal and Infant Data Collaborative Thought Leadership and Resources

Thought Leadership and Resources

The Case of Mental Health vs. Nicotine: A Generation of Addiction

The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Northwest Regional Manager, Jennifer Haneline, wrote an insightful article that speaks to the mental health related challenges that cause youth to turn to vaping. Please read the full article using the link below.

How Elevating the Role of Doulas Can Transform Maternal Health Outcomes in Louisiana

Senior Program Manager Stephanie Kennedy, MPS, TTS, shares her thoughts on how integrating doulas into Louisiana’s healthcare system can significantly improve maternal and infant health outcomes, reduce medical interventions, and strengthen family well-being.

Building a Healthier Region through Connecting Cultures, Data, and Information

Chief Data & Strategy Officer Thomas Carton, PhD, MS, shares insights into how LPHI is helping lead a groundbreaking effort to connect health data, cultural context, and migration patterns to strengthen public health across the Gulf Coast region and is advancing a shared vision for a healthier, more connected region.

Understanding Tobacco Use in Louisiana: A Closer Look at Key Populations

A comprehensive look at Louisiana-based research on tobacco prevention and control, published in 2024.

TFL Semi-Annual Impact Report

TFL's Semi-Annual Impact Report features the incredible research, community outreach, and communications work that TFL executed from January to June 2025.

Cancer Trends Study (2015–2022) Conducted by the Louisiana Tumor Registry

The data shows a statistically significant decline in tobacco-related and lung cancer incidence rates in Orleans and Ouachita Parishes—two of the larger regions that implemented comprehensive smoke-free ordinances—compared to the rest of the state.