GOAL 1 – Enhance Access to Primary and Specialty Healthcare Services.
OBJECTIVE
Improve healthcare access, focusing on primary care, dental, maternity, and mental health services, to address identified shortages and health disparities across the CRPC region.
ACTION 1.1
Expand Primary and Maternity Care Resources.
Increase recruitment and retention of primary and maternity care providers in high-need areas, such as Livingston, Pointe Coupee, and Washington Parishes, using incentives and partnerships with medical schools.
TIMELINE: Year 1-4
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Local hospitals
- Medical schools
- Health agencies
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Increase provider availability by reducing population-to-provider ratios by 25% in targeted areas, especially for primary and maternity care.
ACTION 1.2
Enhance Dental and Mental Health Services.
Establish dental and mental health clinics in underserved areas, leveraging partnerships with public health departments and local governments. Focus on high-demand regions, such as Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes.
TIMELINE: Year 1-5
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Local clinics
- Public health departments
- Nonprofit organizations
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Reduce unmet mental and dental health service needs by 30% in high-need parishes.
GOAL 2 – Promote Healthy Lifestyles and Preventive Health Measures.
OBJECTIVE
Implement community infrastructure and programs to reduce obesity and encourage preventive health practices.
ACTION 2.1
Develop Public Health and Recreational Infrastructure.
Build parks, trails, and exercise facilities in parishes with limited access to physical activity resources, such as St. Helena and Pointe Coupee.
ACTION 2.2
Launch Nutrition and Wellness Programs.
Offer community health programs focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and weight management in schools and community centers in high-obesity areas like Washington Parish.
TIMELINE: Year 1-3
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Local governments
- Parks departments
- Community organizations
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Increase physical activity access by 30% in low-access areas and reduce obesity rates by 5% over five years.
TIMELINE: Year 2-5
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Public health departments
- Local schools
- Nonprofits
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Decrease obesity rates by 5% in targeted communities through engagement in wellness programs.
GOAL 3 – Address Behavioral Health Risks through Prevention and Education.
OBJECTIVE
Mitigate health risks from behavioral issues, including substance abuse and STIs, through targeted interventions and awareness programs.
ACTION 3.1
Expand Substance Abuse Prevention Programs.
Strengthen alcohol and substance abuse education and support, especially in Washington and St. Helena Parishes, where alcohol-impaired fatalities are high.
ACTION 3.2
Increase STI Prevention and Sexual Health Resources.
Provide STI education, screenings, and resources in parishes with high STI rates, such as St. Helena and Iberville.
TIMELINE: Year 1-4
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Addiction treatment centers
- Community health organizations
- Local law enforcement
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Reduce alcohol-impaired driving deaths by 15% in high-risk areas.
TIMELINE: Year 1-3
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Local clinics
- Educational institutions
- Public health departments
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Decrease STI rates by 20% in targeted parishes.
GOAL 4 – Mitigate Socioeconomic and Environmental Health Barriers.
OBJECTIVE
Address socioeconomic and environmental factors impacting health to promote equitable health outcomes.
ACTION 4.1
Support Economic Stability and Access to Resources.
Implement job training, affordable housing, and nutrition assistance programs in high-poverty areas like St. Helena and Washington to reduce economic health disparities.
ACTION 4.2
Launch Environmental Health Initiatives.
Promote policies to improve air quality and reduce pollution in high-risk areas, such as Ascension and East Baton Rouge, with public health advisories to decrease respiratory health issues.
TIMELINE: Year 2-5
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Social service agencies
- Housing authorities
- Workforce development boards
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Lower child poverty rates by 7% in targeted parishes, improving long-term health outcomes.
TIMELINE: Year 1-5
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Environmental agencies
- Local governments
- Public health departments
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Improve air quality metrics by 10% and reduce respiratory health incidents by 15% in affected areas.
GOAL 5 – Enhance Health Literacy and Preventive Care Access.
OBJECTIVE
Increase health literacy and preventive care participation to empower residents in managing their health proactively.
ACTION 5.1
Implement Health Literacy and Education Programs.
Partner with community organizations to launch health literacy programs targeting low-literacy areas to increase awareness of preventive care and healthy practices.
ACTION 5.2
Provide Preventive Screenings and Wellness Services.
Offer free or low-cost preventive screenings (e.g., diabetes, blood pressure, mental health) in underserved, high-uninsured areas.
TIMELINE: Year 1-4
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS:
- Public libraries
- Community health organizations
- Educational institutions
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Improve health literacy rates by 20% in targeted parishes, enhancing preventive care and health management.
TIMELINE: Year 2-5
BUDGET: $00
POTENTIAL PARTNERS
- Local clinics
- Nonprofits
- State health agencies
EVALUATION OUTCOME:
- Increase preventive screening participation by 25% in high-risk communities.