Peggy Gautreau Recognized as Louisiana’s ‘Community Star’ on National Rural Health Day
Peggy was honored by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health for helping to serve the healthcare needs of Louisiana’s rural community
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Emergency Grant Keeps Rural Health Clinics Serving Patients After Hurricane Ida
When Ellen Kramer saw the fallen telephone pole in the parking lot of St. James Primary Care in Gramercy, she knew recovery from Hurricane Ida would take a while. Kramer, who has been the clinic’s office manager for 20 years, originally thought they would be able to use their LaPlace location to see patients, but …
Hebert Earns Rural Health Clinic Certification
Congratulations to Well-Ahead Louisiana’s State Office of Rural Health Manager Denaé Hebert, who is now a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional! Hebert completed nearly 20 hours of course work through the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) and passed a proctored exam in order to obtain certification. NARHC’s Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional Course …
Family Healthcare of Loranger Embraces Telehealth to Increase Patient Access
Family Healthcare, a Rural Health Clinic, is one of the rural practices that have embraced telehealth to increase patient access to care since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Family Healthcare is located in Loranger, a small, rural town in Tangipahoa Parish. Though there are only 7,200 residents, they have high rates of chronic diseases, …
Farewell to Tracie Ingram, Division Manager for Rural Health Advancement
Thank You for 30 Years of Service Tracie Ingram, Division Manager for Rural Health Advancement for Well-Ahead Louisiana, has worked for Louisiana Department of Health for 30 years, serving as State Rural Health Officer since 2009. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in improving access to healthcare for all Louisiana residents. As part of …