Celebrate our Louisiana lifestyle.
Improving our health doesn’t mean giving up our Louisiana culture. It’s making small changes in the places where we live, work, learn and play. Take the lead in improving the health of your community today!
Together, we can make an impact.
Well-Ahead is supporting leaders to connect our communities to a healthier future.
49%
of our youth impacted by healthy changes at school
168
rural health clinics established of increase access to healthcare
222
healthcare facilities supported in making system-level improvements
10000
healthy changes implemented in spaces and places across the state
Move Well-Ahead
We all have a role to play in connecting Louisiana’s communities to a healthier future. You can lead the way.
WellSpot Designation
Want to join over 3,000 organizations across Louisiana that have made the healthy choice the easy choice? This is the spot.
Provider Education Network
Tools, training and technical assistance to help you provide the best possible care to your patients and make every angle of your practice more effective.
Living Well-Ahead
Making small healthy choices every day can reduce your chances of developing chronic diseases.
Coalitions and Collaboratives
Make connections with other leaders in your community working to build a culture of health.
Prevention
Being healthy means more than simply not being sick. Louisiana is ranked 49th in overall health. It’s time for a change. Now more than ever, we need you to help our residents manage and prevent chronic disease.
Healthcare Access
Most of our residents live in a health professional shortage area. Together, we can expand our community health systems to provide integrated, efficient and effective care services to all Louisiana residents.
Help your community get access to the healthcare they need.
Leaders in Action
Diabetes Program Offers Inspiration, Better Results for Patients and Providers
Through a virtual curriculum and community support, the National Diabetes Prevention Program is improving health and preventing diabetes for at-risk Louisiana residents.
Southwest Louisiana Residents Live in Control of Diabetes with Help from Innovative Program
In southwest Louisiana, where diabetes is prevalent, residents have a vital support system to manage their diabetes thanks to the SWLA Center for Health Services’ Live in Control Program.
Better Health through Better Understanding
Chronic Disease Prevalence for Louisiana Minorities Louisiana is home to a melting pot of people, making up the rich culture of our state. Unfortunately, not all of our residents are afforded the same access to care.