Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG)

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PHIG News & Highlights

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HIV and Tobacco: Dual Challenges in Health Equity- Empowering People and Communities Series (EPCS)
HIV and Tobacco: Dual Challenges in Health Equity- Empowering People and Communities Series (EPCS)

Hosted on World AIDS Day, this webinar highlights the impact of HIV and tobacco use on health equity in Louisiana. Featuring perspectives from public health and community experts, the discussion outlines key challenges and actionable solutions.

SUPPORT LA: Improving Outcomes for Pregnant People Impacted by Opioid Use Disorder in Louisiana - Summary of Key Findings
SUPPORT LA: Improving Outcomes for Pregnant People Impacted by Opioid Use Disorder in Louisiana - Summary of Key Findings

In 2024, with support from the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, the Supporting Pregnant People with Opioid Use Disorder in Louisiana (SUPPORT LA) project was launched by the Louisiana Public Health Institute. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination, identify opportunities, and highlight effective approaches to supporting pregnant people with opioid use disorder across Louisiana. Early insights were gathered through key informant interviews, and this report summarizes findings that will guide SUPPORT LA’s next steps.

My Family is My Reason: Louisiana Must Double Down on Lung Cancer Screening and Tobacco Control  
My Family is My Reason: Louisiana Must Double Down on Lung Cancer Screening and Tobacco Control  

Chief Program Officer Taslim Van Hattum, MPH, LCSW, shares her personal story, highlighting the importance of early lung cancer detection and robust tobacco prevention efforts to improve health outcomes across Louisiana.

Strengthening Healthcare along the Gulf Coast: The Gulf Region Health Outreach Program’s Primary Care Capacity Project
Strengthening Healthcare along the Gulf Coast: The Gulf Region Health Outreach Program’s Primary Care Capacity Project

This report highlights the key strategies, activities, and outcomes of the Primary Care Capacity Project (PCCP), one of four integrated Gulf Region Health Outreach Program (GRHOP) projects created and funded as part of the Deepwater Horizon Medical Benefits Class Action Settlement.

Research Ready Training Resources
Research Ready Training Resources

Through the Research Ready project, LPHI developed resources to facilitate improved staff engagement in clinic-based research studies.

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

PHIG Thought Leadership & Resources

Featured
HIV and Tobacco: Dual Challenges in Health Equity- Empowering People and Communities Series (EPCS)
HIV and Tobacco: Dual Challenges in Health Equity- Empowering People and Communities Series (EPCS)

Hosted on World AIDS Day, this webinar highlights the impact of HIV and tobacco use on health equity in Louisiana. Featuring perspectives from public health and community experts, the discussion outlines key challenges and actionable solutions.

SUPPORT LA: Improving Outcomes for Pregnant People Impacted by Opioid Use Disorder in Louisiana - Summary of Key Findings
SUPPORT LA: Improving Outcomes for Pregnant People Impacted by Opioid Use Disorder in Louisiana - Summary of Key Findings

In 2024, with support from the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, the Supporting Pregnant People with Opioid Use Disorder in Louisiana (SUPPORT LA) project was launched by the Louisiana Public Health Institute. The initiative aims to strengthen coordination, identify opportunities, and highlight effective approaches to supporting pregnant people with opioid use disorder across Louisiana. Early insights were gathered through key informant interviews, and this report summarizes findings that will guide SUPPORT LA’s next steps.

My Family is My Reason: Louisiana Must Double Down on Lung Cancer Screening and Tobacco Control  
My Family is My Reason: Louisiana Must Double Down on Lung Cancer Screening and Tobacco Control  

Chief Program Officer Taslim Van Hattum, MPH, LCSW, shares her personal story, highlighting the importance of early lung cancer detection and robust tobacco prevention efforts to improve health outcomes across Louisiana.

Strengthening Healthcare along the Gulf Coast: The Gulf Region Health Outreach Program’s Primary Care Capacity Project
Strengthening Healthcare along the Gulf Coast: The Gulf Region Health Outreach Program’s Primary Care Capacity Project

This report highlights the key strategies, activities, and outcomes of the Primary Care Capacity Project (PCCP), one of four integrated Gulf Region Health Outreach Program (GRHOP) projects created and funded as part of the Deepwater Horizon Medical Benefits Class Action Settlement.

Research Ready Training Resources
Research Ready Training Resources

Through the Research Ready project, LPHI developed resources to facilitate improved staff engagement in clinic-based research studies.

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

PHIG Team

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Kelsey Bordelon Kojeski
Kelsey Bordelon Kojeski

Strategic Initiatives Specialist, Capacity Building

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Sarah Fleming
Sarah Fleming

Program Manager, Capacity Building

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Mignon Holton
Mignon Holton

Program Coordinator, Capacity Building

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Alysia Davis
Alysia Davis

Director, Capacity Building & Training & Technical Assistance

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Stephanie Kennedy
Stephanie Kennedy

Senior Program Manager, Capacity Building

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Reagan Carmena, MPH, CHES
Reagan Carmena, MPH, CHES

Program Coordinator, Capacity Building

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Mathilde Silverberg
Mathilde Silverberg

Program Manager, Family Health

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Adia Heisser
Adia Heisser

Specialist, Capacity Building
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Alpha Gebrie
Alpha Gebrie

Senior Manager, Behavioral Health and Wellness

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