Louisiana Primary Care Association

09/09/2025

What's next on the LPCA 42nd Annual Conference agenda? Our final block for Wednesday, October 15th will include:
- Learn to Enhance Patient Engagement, apply patient data, and create smart outreach strategies while utilizing new AI-driven tools
- Analyze media trends and get best practices for your audience to be better prepared to engage with media
- Understand the role of genetic carrier screenings and how they can help identify patients for hereditary cancer screenings
- Examine the prevalence and incidence of HIV in Louisiana and discuss the underlying risks and barriers to care driving the HIV epidemic

Right now, you can register 5 members of your team for the price of 4! Don't miss out on this incredible lineup of expert sessions.

Register here: events.humanitix.com/lpca42

09/02/2025

We're back with more updates on our upcoming Annual Continuing Education Conference! Our Early Bird prices will end tomorrow evening, so make sure to sign up yourself and your team so that you can all take part in these incredible sessions, including:
- The Power of Risk which explores how LPCA leverages Azara DRVS risk tolls alongside other network supports to help our members identify high-risk patients
- Pathway to Cancer Care that will share effective ways in which patients an be referred to cancer care teams, especially in rural areas and with consideration for social factors that impact how people access healthcare
- Leveraging AI to Transform Healthcare that will identify key opportunities to apply AI in healthcare operations to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and support clinical decision-making
- & Strengthening Health Access & Navigator Transitions that will identify and evaluate innovative staffing integration models that help mitigate potential insurance coverage loss and reduce administrative burden.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from experts and find solutions to the everyday challenges facing your work and your patients.

Register today at: events.humanitix.com/lpca42

08/29/2025

Our hearts are with the city of New Orleans today on this 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina which changed the landscape of not only their city but of the state.

In spite of so much devastating loss, Louisiana's people and communities resiliently rebuilt their city, their homes, and their lives. The strength of our state is in our connections with one another, our dedication to ensuring our neighbors are as safe and healthy as we are, and our ability to hold each other up in the worst of circumstances. ⚜️

08/22/2025

Sneak peek at session block two of day one for our upcoming Annual Continuing Education Conference!! Join us Wednesday, October 15th & 16th in Baton Rouge for:
- A dive into developing and implementing monthly provider dashboards and scorecards to transform clinical quality improvement from the perspective of a Louisiana FQHC
- Recent studies, medications, and strategies for managing adult ADHD in the face of rising rates of diagnosis and treatments in the US
- Skill building for providers, coders, billers, and management for understanding proper documentation for accurate E&M as well as telehealth services in FQHCs
- A look into the process of implementing mobile school-based health services and creating sustainable mobile program through partnerships, workflows, and more.

Our conference is open to FQHC leaders, staff, and board members as well as community partners and others working toward improving healthcare access for all. Register yourself and your team today to take advantage of our Early Bird Discount!

Register: https://events.humanitix.com/lpca42

08/20/2025

Wondering if LPCA's 42nd Annual Conference should be on your calendar this year? Check out this first block of sessions happening day one of our full conference at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge, LA!
- Learn from the real stories of health center leaders who are creating a positive work environment and preventing burnout for their high-quality teams.
- Explore residential substance use treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women, emphasizing gender-responsive care and trauma-informed approaches.
- Master the art of translating complex metrics into clear, strategic messages that resonate with boards, executives, and key stakeholders.

Register yourself and your team today & take advantage of Early Bird Pricing & Group Discounts through August 31st! https://events.humanitix.com/lpca42

08/19/2025

This past weekend, LPCA's Executive Director, Gerrelda Davis headed out to Chicago for the National Association of Community Health Centers's CHI Conference to present on a panel on the roots of the CHC Movement and what they mean for our future!

Pictured: Gervean Williams, MSMIT (NACHC), Mei Tomko (NACHC), Paloma Hernandez, MS, MPH (Urban Health Plan), Yvonne Davis (Health Care Partners of South Carolina, Inc.) & Gerrelda Davis (LPCA).

08/12/2025

Each year, LPCA celebrates those going above and beyond in the Community Health Movement, including those in leadership, providers, customer service, advocacy, and legislative work. Please take a moment to nominate someone who you know is stepping up inside and outside of the clinic to ensure that every person in our state receives high-quality, affordable healthcare.

Submit your nominations here: bit.ly/CHCEAwards2025

08/07/2025

Sending out a very special THANK YOU to and Joe Dunn for traveling through Louisiana to visit so many of our incredible Community Health Centers!! Joe stopped at so many FQHCs from New Orleans to Lake Charles and all the way up to Shreveport in just three days, and we were so excited to have him. 💙🧡

Wishing Joe safe travels as he makes his way to our upstairs neighbors in Arkansas!

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08/06/2025

08/06/2025

Don't miss our upcoming March of Dimes Pre-Conference Session that will take place Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Louisiana Healthcare Connections, this one-day, in-person session will explore two presentations on improving maternal healthcare and quality of care, establishing better provider-patient communication, and reducing stigma around maternal mental health and substance use disorder.

Register to save your spot today: events.humanitix.com/lpca42

08/05/2025

At Community Health Centers, patients aren’t just receiving care, they’re helping lead it.

Every Community Health Center board is made up of at least 51% patients, meaning major decisions about services, priorities, and programs are made by the people who rely on them most.

This unique model keeps health centers grounded in the real needs of their communities — and it works.

On Patient Appreciation Day, we celebrate the voices, experiences, and leadership of the patients who power the Community Health Center mission.

08/05/2025