Shelina Davis, MPH, MSW, CEO of the Louisiana Public Health Institute, emphasizes that cancer prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care are essential to building a healthier Louisiana, highlighting the importance of routine screenings, vaccination, and community-based solutions to ensure no one is left behind.

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.

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.

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.

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.