Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Health Advocacy
The Ochsner-Xavier Institute for Health Equity and Research will advocate for policies that improve community health, with a special focus on areas recognized to significantly impact health outcomes, including:
- Maternal Health
- Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
- Education
- Job Opportunity
- Digital Access
We will also serve as a resource to policymakers and other stakeholders by providing education and research to support targeted policy changes.
Maternal Health Advocacy
Senator Bill Cassidy Announces Ochsner Health Connected MOM Legislative Act
LA Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative
Improving Maternal Outcomes and Decreasing Bias and Disparities with AI
Podcast: COVID-19 & Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Infertility Respectful Maternity Care
Louisiana Hospitals Reduce Causes Of Maternal Mortality, But Black Women Remain At Higher Risk
LA Makes Improvements to Stop Women from Dying in Childbirth Quality Through the Lens of Equity
Minimum Wage & Smoking Cessation
Louisiana has one of the highest rates of poverty in the nation. Learn more about the strides taken towards raising minimum wage.
People who currently smoke a pack of cigarettes a day can save an average of $2,300 each year after they quit smoking. Learn more about the effects of tobacco use on air quality, the economy and business models.
Should the FDA Regulate Menthol? Ochsner submits comment to the FDA.
