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Louisiana Chronic Disease Collective
The Chronic Disease Collective will convene a diverse group of national, state, and local stakeholders to determine a coordinated strategic approach to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity in Louisiana.
Mission
The Chronic Disease Collective will coordinate a strategic approach to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity in Louisiana.
The Collective is comprised of four work groups:
Healthcare Access
The purpose of this workgroup shall be to build and strengthen connections between community and clinical sectors to combat chronic diseases with a focus on community-based and environmental approaches.
Policy/Advocacy
The purpose of this workgroup shall be to advance opportunities for chronic disease prevention advocacy, state, local, and environmental policy reform, comprehensive insurance coverage and regulatory oversight.
Quality Improvement
The purpose of this workgroup shall be to promote clinical systems changes, expanded services, and provider resources to enhance the quality of care and improve treatments of chronic disease conditions.
Education/Awareness
The purpose of this workgroup shall be to prevent and manage chronic disease by increasing awareness, education, outreach, and resources for communities throughout the state.
To join the Louisiana Chronic Disease Collective, email your interest to WellAhead@la.gov.
Chronic Disease Collective Annual Meeting Schedule
- Dec. 5, 2024 10:00 – 11:30 (Zoom)
- Feb. 26, 2025 10:00 – 11:30 (Zoom)
- May 28, 2025 10:00 – 11:30 (Zoom)
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Quarterly Meetings from 2022
March 31, 2022
Dr. Hawk Cambron with Louisiana Family Practice in Eunice, LA and Breanna Staab with LSU AgCenter discussed their partnership aimed at reducing obesity and diabetes prevalence in their community through implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). Lauren Hebert-Henderson with Healthy BR discussed Healthy BR’s Geaux Get Healthy initiative which is aimed at reducing food insecurity in underserved areas of Baton Rouge. Click here to access the recorded presentation.
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Quarterly Meetings from 2021
December 15, 2021
Marci Brewer, MPH with the Bureau of Family Health, Colleen (CJ) McCullough with the Bureau of Family Health, and LaNaya Carter with the Bureau of Nutrition Services identified and discussed obesity prevention and nutrition-related activities and projects occurring within the bureaus, as well as provided key related resources and services for providers and families throughout the State. Click here to access the recorded presentation.
September 29, 2021
Dr. Katie Queen with Our Lady of the Angels Pediatric Clinic and Dr. Marcella Houser with LSU Health Sciences Center at Tiger Care Pediatrics discussed the Louisiana American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Childhood Obesity and Nutrition, including the history of the committee, where to access pediatric obesity care, September’s Childhood Obesity Awareness Campaign, future collaboration ideas, and how to get involved! Dr. Courtney Walker with Novo Nordisk, highlighted the impact of obesity as a disease and how treatment can work to improve outcomes, as well as the realm of pediatric obesity and how treatment can work to improve pediatric patient outcomes. Kim Elston with Novo Nordisk, reviewed SaxendaCares and the SaxendaTogether program. Click here to access the recorded presentation.
June 24, 2021
Bonnie Hymel, Director of Institutional Relations with Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) shared legislative updates focused on combating obesity and diabetes in our state. Dr. Amanda Staiano, Associate Professor and Director of Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory at PBRC then presented on “Obecity, USA,” a campaign developed to address the nation’s growing obesity epidemic, as well as the TEAM UP study, which is testing family-based weight management strategies delivered by doctors, nurses, dietitians, and health coaches in primary care settings throughout Louisiana. Click here to access the recorded presentation.
March 19, 2021
In coordination with National Nutrition Month, this meeting focused on addressing health disparities through community nutrition and lifestyle programs. We were joined by three speakers, Kira Davidson with The Rapides Foundation, Jordan Ring with MLK Health Center and Pharmacy, and Helen Woo with Sankofa. They highlighted activities, programs, and resources centered on food access, healthy eating, and behavior changes. Click here to access the recorded presentation.
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Quarterly Meetings from 2020
December 11, 2020
Dr. Robert Delarosa, DDS presented Pediatric Oral Health and Obesity: Preventive Collaboration. Dr. Eric Griggs, Community Medicine Director at Access Health Louisiana in New Orleans, provided guidance on improving health equity for our state’s residents. Click here to access the recorded presentation.
September 25, 2020
Dr. Courtney Walker from NovoNordisk provided Updates on COVID-19 and Diabetes and Obesity, Michael Bertaut of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana presented Health Insurance Changes During The Era Of Covid-19, and Tasha Bergeron from Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana presented Blue Cross Blue Shield Population Health Management and Diabetes Coverage. Click here to access the recorded presentation.
May 4, 2020
Dr. Courtney Walker, along with Novo Nordisk, discussed COVID-19 as it correlates to obesity and diabetes. The presentation also shared research insights from Dr. Steven Heymsfield, with Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Click here to access the recorded presentation.
March 5, 2020
Coretta LaGarde from the American Heart Association presented on Advancing Million Hearts: American Heart Association and Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Partners working together in Louisiana. Click here to access the recorded presentation.