Bently Senegal with Our Lady of Lourdes, Paul Molbert with Ochsner Lafayette General, and Marissa Winters of United Way of Acadiana stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on how they are joining forces to help make the community healthier...but they need your help to do so.
Bently Senegal with Our Lady of Lourdes, Paul Molbert with Ochsner Lafayette General, and Marissa Winters of United Way of Acadiana stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on how they are joining forces to help make the community healthier...but they need your help to do so. Visit: https://unitedwayofacadiana.org/chna
In a steadfast commitment to our community's health, Ochsner Lafayette General and Our Lady of Lourdes have again come together, partnering with United Way of Acadiana, to conduct the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).
Every three years, these organizations combine their efforts to thoroughly listen and respond to the ever-evolving needs of the Acadiana region. Community members aged 18 and over are invited to complete our survey by May 20, 2024, which is accessible online at
https://unitedwayofacadiana.org/chna.
The CHNA is a crucial requirement mandated by the IRS for all nonprofit hospitals, necessitating input from a diverse array of community representatives, including healthcare experts and individuals familiar with local healthcare needs. As part of this process, inclusive focus groups involving both healthcare professionals and community leaders will be convened to ensure an accurate representation of the area's healthcare needs.
The insights gathered from this assessment will not merely be statistics on a report but will serve as the foundation for actionable strategies. Once completed, the assessment will be reviewed and adopted by the boards of 10 Ochsner and Lourdes hospitals within the nine parishes of Acadiana. These findings will guide both institutions in their dedicated endeavors to enhance health outcomes within the community. Moreover, United Way of Acadiana will leverage the assessment outcomes to direct its community investments, aiming to bolster the social determinants of health and foster holistic well-being.
"United Way of Acadiana is so proud to partner with Ochsner Lafayette General and Our Lady of Lourdes to identify and address community needs together. Through this research, United Way of Acadiana aims to identify gaps in the community and invest dollars and resources to close those gaps to build a healthier, stronger community." states Heather Blanchard, President and CEO of United Way of Acadiana.
“Together with our partners, through comprehensive data collection and shared expertise, we are identifying opportunities and making strides toward more informed, effective healthcare solutions to ultimately improve health outcomes for everyone we serve,” said Ochsner Lafayette General CEO Patrick Gandy. “This collaboration champions Ochsner’s values of teamwork, inclusivity and excellence and it exemplifies our commitment to understanding and enhancing the health and well-being of our communities,” continued Gandy.
"Through unity, we unveil the tapestry of communal well-being,” said Stephanie Manson, President, Our Lady of Lourdes Health.” Our joint Community Health Needs Assessment is not merely a study; it is a pledge to understand and implement initiatives that will enhance the health of our community
together.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1949, Our Lady of Lourdes Health, is a not–for–profit Catholic healthcare ministry with a team of more than 2800 employees committed to building a healthier community through excellence in patient care and community education. In addition to its full-service regional acute care hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Lourdes operates Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, a premier 32-bed cardiac facility, and Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, offering the area’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Level III Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With nearly fifty primary and specialty clinics, extended primary care and pediatric hours, and a team of more than 850 credentialed providers, Our Lady of Lourdes provides comprehensive Catholic healthcare services for the people of Lafayette Parish and the surrounding areas. Our Lady of Lourdes is home to the only burn unit in Southwest Louisiana that is ABA verified and a Commission on Cancer- accredited oncology program. Our Lady of Lourdes is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit LourdesRMC.com.
About Ochsner Lafayette General
Ochsner Lafayette General has more than 5,500 employees and serves 220,000 patients per year. The organization includes Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (Ochsner LGMC); Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital; Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital; Ochsner St. Martin Hospital; Ochsner University Hospital; Clinics (Ochsner UHC); Ochsner Acadia General Hospital; Ochsner Kaplan Memorial Hospital; Ochsner American Legion Hospital; and nearly 100 clinics, urgent cares and professional centers. Ochsner LGMC is the only Level II Trauma Center in Southwest Louisiana. Both Ochsner LGMC and Ochsner UHC are major teaching hospitals, providing graduate medical education across many disciplines. To learn more, visit Ochsner.org/Lafayette.
About United Way of Acadiana
United Way of Acadiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lafayette that serves the people of Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes. For 75 years United Way of Acadiana has worked to unite people and organizations with passion, expertise and resources to create an educated, prosperous and safe Acadiana where all individuals and families achieve their potential. For more information, visit unitedwayofacadiana.org.
