The Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE), in partnership with Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana, is more than thrilled to announce that our statewide LA40by2030 Tours to varying regions will launch in Louisiana Department of Health Region 7* in Natchitoches. This tour brings together community members, state and local officials, community-based organizations, health professionals, and more to foster meaningful dialogue and gather valuable insights with a focus on rural areas. This initiative is part of the LA40by2030 campaign to improve Louisiana’s health rankings from 50th to 40th by 2030.
The LA40by2030 Tours will include visits to multiple regions across Louisiana with a focus on the rural areas that face unique challenges in healthcare access and health outcomes. LCHE is working diligently to build a platform of engagement for community members to contribute to candid conversations about creating a more equitable state for all Louisianians.
Your participation is vital in the forming of a future where healthy living is a tangible reality across the state. The tours will kick off in Region 7 of our state, starting in Natchitoches.
Join Us:
WHEN: Tuesday, July 2 starting at 7 pm
WHERE: Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second St. in Natchitoches
Registration and information link: LA40by2030Tours.eventbrite.com
Note: There will be a virtual option. See details on Eventbrite.
Following Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams’ Welcome to the City and comments, Natchitoches First Lady Tiffany Williams will serve as the evening’s Mistress of Ceremonies. Presenters include Alma Stewart Allen, Founder and President of LCHE; Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Region 7 Director Dr. Martha Whyte; and Margaux Fisher, LCHE Fellow.
We are calling upon community members, governmental and non-governmental organizations, local and state officials, service providers, advocates, visionaries, and community champions to come together to rally around a shared goal of improving the health of people across the region.
For more information, www.eventbrite.com/e/la40by2030-tours. Should you have any questions, please email info@lahealthequity.org or text/call 225-772-7029.
*As designated by the Louisiana Department of Health to include the following parishes: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, and Webster.
