Louisiana Center for Health Innovation

July is UV Safety Awareness Month! Overexposure to UV rays can cause severe skin and eye injuries, including sunburn and skin cancer. Swipe through to learn more about UV rays and how to protect yourself. ☀️

World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on July 28 to raise awareness of viral hepatitis in honor of Dr. Baruch Blumberg's birthday. Dr. Blumberg discovered the hepatitis B virus and developed the hepatitis B vaccine. Visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hepatitis-day/2024 to learn more.

The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center is hosting a call today at 1:00 pm.

Visit labeoc.org for call details.

Parents: Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette is holding a Shots for Tots event on Saturday, July 20

Mark your calendars 📅 Shots for Tots returns on Saturday, July 20 from 9 am to 12 pm at the Children's Specialty Center, 4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., on the campus of Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
The cost is $10 per child. Bring a record of previous immunization, if available. Discover more at LourdesRMC.com/ShotsForTots.

Call 988 if you experience feelings of depression, suicidal thoughts, or an emotional crisis. You are not alone. Talk with someone who cares.

Feeling alone? Experiencing complicated relationships? Having anxious thoughts? Scared of the future?

Get free, confidential support:
☎️988
💻louisiana988.org

Our friends at the Foundation for Wellness shared some great healthy eating tips -

UL Lafayette breaks ground on Level 3 biosafety lab at its University Of Louisiana At Lafayette New Iberia Research Center

University breaks ground on Level 3 biosafety lab at its New Iberia Research Center The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s expansion of its New Iberia Research Center is under way, paving the way for a Level 3 biosafety lab that will enable more on-site advanced research.

Cross named dean of UL Lafayette’s College of Education & Human Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

Cross named dean of UL Lafayette’s College of Education & Human Development Dr. Tracy L. Cross is the new dean of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s College of Education & Human Development. Cross will assume his new role on Aug. 1.

Broussard named dean of UL Lafayette College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Broussard named dean of UL Lafayette’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences Dr. Lisa Broussard has been named dean of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s
 College of Nursing & Health Sciences. Broussard’s appointment is effective July 1.

Mark your calendars 📅 Shots for Tots returns on Saturday, July 20 from 9 am to 12 pm at the Children's Specialty Center, 4704 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., on the campus of Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
The cost is $10 per child. Bring a record of previous immunization, if available. Discover more at LourdesRMC.com/ShotsForTots.

Use a vaccine schedule like this one to keep track of vaccines your child may be due for according to their age. Talk to your child's healthcare provider and visit https://ldh.la.gov/immunizations for more information on childhood vaccines. 💓

Registration for our next Cooking for Wellness class opens today! Join Amy Pham from Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding South Louisiana for a lesson on the nutritional value of grains and the importance of balance and flexibility. During this lesson, there will also be a fun cooking demonstration. This class is for ages 14 & up; registration is required.

To register for this class, please visit https://lafayettela.libcal.com/event/12307182.

FREE health clinics are coming to Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, and Opelousas! They are on a first come first serve basis, no appointments are available. No ID or insurance is required.

Local Health Summit is this Saturday, June 8

We are excited to participate in Saturday's Iberia Mental Health Summit at the MLK Center in West End Park from 10am - 2pm. There will be a variety of resources offered, guest speakers, prizes and free food.

We hope to see you there! Please share and help us spread the word across our community.

ECHO at LCHI The ECHO team at the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette strives to address growing healthcare needs and develop solutions based in education, programs and research.

Use Your Voice to Shape the Future of Healthcare in Louisiana

DNP Program Sparks Passion for Policy in Nursing Executive Not everyone can say they’ve discussed community health issues over breakfast with their state legislator.

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

Did you know that during the last decade, stroke rates have increased by 15% among adults younger than 65? If you or a loved one experiences sudden-onset facial droop, arm weakness, or slurred speech, it’s time to call 911. Learn the signs of a stroke: https://bit.ly/3QXUzSJ

Congratulations!

Vaccines available in the United States can be administered in four different ways. The most common route of vaccine delivery is intramuscular. No matter the method, vaccines all have the same goal: protecting you from contagious disease. ❤

Vaccinations are a way to protect yourself and your loved ones from contagious disease. Visit ldh.la.gov/immunizations for more information about vaccines in your area. 🔎

The ECHO team is located at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette through the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at the Informatics Research Institute.

Our team of experienced public health professionals was built to address growing healthcare needs in Louisiana and develop solutions based in education, programs and research.

Information online about vaccination can be overwhelming and confusing. Let's focus on the basics and learn how exactly vaccines work.

The ECHO team is located at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette through the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at the Informatics Research Institute.

Our team of experienced public health professionals was built to address growing healthcare needs in Louisiana and develop solutions based in education, programs and research.