The Policy Training Series equips public health professionals with practical tools to create, champion, and implement policies that improve community health. Developed by LPHI and supported by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), this three-part resource guide is designed for anyone looking to use policy as a powerful lever for public health impact.

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.