Louisiana Center for Health Innovation

Louisiana Center for Health Innovation Leveraging the power of for patients, medical professionals, and researchers.

Louisiana Center for Health Innovation leverages the power of public and private data science for the benefit of patients, medical professionals and researchers to improve health outcomes and save lives. LCHI is a part of the Informatics Research Institute at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette that contributes to the social good through research in data science to unleash the potential of Bi

g Data in such areas as health, crisis response, community security & resiliency, and smart & connected community. Health informatics is the interdisciplinary field that studies the effective uses of clinical and public health data to improve health of individuals, populations and society. The center conducts research to collect, process, and analyze data with the goal to improve health as measured by such metrics as mortality rate, disease rates, life expectancy. Our data sources include clinical data, social media, prescriptions, insurance claims, health organization reports, and patient-generated devices or wearables. Center Goals
- Focuses on the future of healthcare
- Works with local and state partners including the Louisiana Department of Health to create health care innovation
- Tests and scales new concepts at the intersection of health policy and technology
- Conducts policy and program research relevant to business processes in need of improvement
- Reaches into the community to promote healthcare innovation through events such as the CajunCodeFest Health App Competition.

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Louisiana Departme...
07/30/2025

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs are conducting a survey to help identify service gaps for veterans and their families in Louisiana.

It’s not too late to participate — the survey closes tomorrow, July 31st!

We are inviting you to take a one-time, voluntary, and anonymous survey about your background, support needs, and mental wellness. It takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Please select the link that applies to you to give your consent and begin the survey:

Veterans: https://lnkd.in/gvjQcqTZ
Family members of veterans: https://lnkd.in/gngeX_WP
Employees or volunteers of veteran service organizations: https://lnkd.in/gPcASwgH

Your input is valuable and will help improve services for the veteran community across the state. Thank you for your time and support!

07/16/2025

ATTENTION VETERAN FAMILY MEMBERS: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs are conducting a survey study to identify opportunities for growth in serving Louisiana's veterans and their families.

We invite veterans, family members of veterans and those who work for or volunteer in a veterans service organization to take a one-time survey to answer questions about your background and needs for support. If you want to participate, please use the following links to give your consent and start the survey:

• If you are a veteran, click here: https://louisiana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JhZaLTX0bMfKtg
• If you are a family member of a veteran, click here: https://louisiana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ooCVCNKxuL1hfE
• If you are an employee or volunteer of a veteran service organization, click here: https://louisiana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HVAoe83eGuLSqG

Questions? Call 337.482.0197.

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Governor Jeff Landry | Alexandria VA Health Care System | Blinded Veterans Association | Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1 | Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana - NELA Chapter 6 | Geaux Seven Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America | Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Louisiana National Guard | Louisiana Women Veterans | National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP | NextOp Veterans | Objective Zero Foundation | Overton Brooks VA Medical Center | Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - SLLS | New Orleans Veterans Medical Center | The Boot | Women Veterans of the Ark-La-Tex | Women Veterans Network - WoVeN | Work For Warriors Louisiana | Wounded Warrior Project | Wreaths Across America | The National WWII Museum | For Our Fallen | Books for Boots

Dr. Gabriela Wilson, Director of LCHI, recently participated in the 2025 inSTEM Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by th...
07/15/2025

Dr. Gabriela Wilson, Director of LCHI, recently participated in the 2025 inSTEM Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF).

She served as a speaker on the "Advancing Women in STEM" panel, one of several sessions designed to support and guide undergraduate students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The summit welcomed students, mentors, and STEM professionals from across the country for two days of conversation, connection, and professional development.

Thank you to Dr. Mayowa Awe and the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation for organizing a thoughtful and engaging event.

Chloe Guidry, Graduate Research Assistant at LCHI, led a training session for TExBioMed participants on how trauma regis...
07/10/2025

Chloe Guidry, Graduate Research Assistant at LCHI, led a training session for TExBioMed participants on how trauma registry data is managed using TraumaOne.

She guided attendees through data abstraction, medical coding, entry, and analysis, while also explaining the use of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and AIS-15 in trauma data reporting.

The session provided an overview of how trauma registrars support clinical research and healthcare systems through data collection.

Thank you, Chloe, for sharing your expertise and giving participants a deeper understanding of this important field.

Veteran HighlightDr. Jeremiah Owoh, retired United States Army veteran with 27 years of service and father of LCHI’s Ope...
06/25/2025

Veteran Highlight
Dr. Jeremiah Owoh, retired United States Army veteran with 27 years of service and father of LCHI’s Operations and Communications Coordinator, Kemiah Owoh, shares his story.

"Dr. Owoh was commissioned in the U.S. Army on May 3, 2003, after completing the ROTC program at the University of Central Arkansas. He began his career in Field Artillery, attending the Officer Basic Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and was subsequently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) II as a Fire Direction Officer (FDO). During his deployment, he served as both a Howitzer Platoon Leader and later as a Maneuver Platoon Leader, playing a critical role in security operations for Iraq's first democratic election.

He held several key leadership positions, including Maintenance Control Officer for the 215th Brigade Support Battalion, Assistant Brigade S4 during OIF 06-08, and Systems Control Officer at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) within the Pentagon. His leadership excellence earned him multiple accolades, including the DISA Company Grade Officer of the Year award and the Joint Service Achievement Medal.

Dr. Owoh’s military awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters, Joint Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and the Iraqi Campaign Medal, among others."

Read Dr. Jeremiah S. Owoh’s Full Bio: https://lnkd.in/g_jm8Xf9

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in collaboration with , is conducting a survey study to identify service gaps for veterans and their families in Louisiana. We are inviting our friends to take a survey to answer questions about their background, needs for support, and mental wellness. This survey should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

The survey deadline has been extended and will now close on July 31st.

Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gg_HfhvX
Take the survey and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gF47wTyH

The 2nd AI4HealthOutcomes Symposium is Co-organized by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Ochsner Health on Ju...
06/25/2025

The 2nd AI4HealthOutcomes Symposium is Co-organized by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Ochsner Health on July 22nd, 2025.

As AI technology continues to evolve, healthcare organizations are exploring opportunities to streamline their operations while ensuring the trustworthy implementation of these technologies. Clinical integration demands robust validation, training, and change management strategies.

The 2nd AI for Health Outcomes Symposium focuses on two critical themes: Trust and Workforce Development. The symposium brings together healthcare leaders, AI innovators, and public health experts to explore responsible AI deployment and strategic implementation approaches.

*This program is approved for up to 5.0 continuing education (CE) hours. See the website for details- ai4healthincomes.org

Space is limited, so please reserve your seat fast- https://forms.office.com/r/UdsxdxQ6Wh

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Center for Academic Excellence, Ochsner Main Campus,
Classrooms 1-2

06/18/2025

ATTENTION VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS: WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs are conducting a survey study to identify opportunities for growth in serving Louisiana's veterans and their families.

We invite veterans, family members of veterans and those who work for or volunteer in a veterans service organization to take a one-time survey to answer questions about your background and needs for support. If you would like to participate, visit https://louisiana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JhZaLTX0bMfKtg to give your consent and get started. You may also scan the QR code on the flyer to access the survey.

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Governor Jeff Landry | The American Legion National Headquarters | Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America | DAV Dept. of Louisiana | DAV | Marine Corps League - Department of Louisiana | The Marine Corps League | Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) | Department of Louisiana Military Order of the Purple Heart & Auxiliary | Military Order of the Purple Heart, USA | VFW Department of Louisiana | Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW | Vietnam Veterans of America

🌟 TExBioMed Summer Undergraduate Research Program Update We are excited to share that our workshops have officially begu...
06/18/2025

🌟 TExBioMed Summer Undergraduate Research Program Update

We are excited to share that our workshops have officially begun as part of the TExBioMed Summer Undergraduate Research Program. These sessions are offered in collaboration with .student.research and , providing students with valuable opportunities to develop essential research and professional skills.

Each week, our undergraduate researchers participate in skill-building workshops designed to support their current projects and future careers. So far, students have engaged in sessions on Zotero and Writing Proposals and Abstracts, led by:

Tiffany Ellis, Senior Instructor, Head of User Engagement, and Instruction Librarian
Dr. Nichole Stanford, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Lab

More workshops are scheduled throughout the summer as students continue to advance their research and prepare for their final presentations. We look forward to sharing more highlights soon!

👉 Learn more about TExBioMed here: https://lnkd.in/gJ_-E3mx

06/18/2025

Our offices will be closed tomorrow in honor of Juneteenth.

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📢 The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in collaboration with t...
06/04/2025

📢 The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, is conducting a survey study to identify service gaps for veterans and their families in Louisiana.

We are inviting our friends to take a one-time survey to answer questions about their background, needs for support, and mental wellness. The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

📅 The survey deadline has been extended and will now close on July 31st.

🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gg_HfhvX
📝 Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/gF47wTyH







The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at , in collaboration with is conducting a survey study to identify s...
06/04/2025

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at , in collaboration with is conducting a survey study to identify service gaps for veterans and their families in Louisiana. We are inviting our friends to take a one-time survey to answer questions about their background, needs for support, and mental wellness. This survey should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. If you want to participate, please use the following link to give your consent and start the survey.

Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gg_HfhvX
Take the survey and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gF47wTyH







We’ve officially launched TExBioMed! 🎉Students have begun their research with mentors and have attended sessions on Heal...
05/29/2025

We’ve officially launched TExBioMed! 🎉

Students have begun their research with mentors and have attended sessions on Health Informatics, Ethics, Data Analytics, Biomechanics, Community-Based Research, and Statistics.

Coming up next: Artificial Intelligence, development of a Public Health Informatics curriculum, and more.

We’re also excited to start workshops with .student.research and soon. Stay tuned for more updates.

Summer is off to a strong start, and we can’t wait to see what our students accomplish.

Learn more at the link in our bio or visit: https://lchi.louisiana.edu/trainingworkforce-development/texbiomed

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The center was created to leverage the power of public and private data science for the benefit of patients, medical professionals and researchers to improve health outcomes and save lives.

LCHI is a part of the Informatics Research Institute at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette that contributes to the social good through research in data science to unleash the potential of Big Data in such areas as health, crisis response, community security & resiliency, and smart & connected community.

Health informatics is the interdisciplinary field that studies the effective uses of clinical and public health data to improve health of individuals, populations and society. The center conducts research to collect, process, and analyze data with the goal to improve health as measured by such metrics as mortality rate, disease rates, life expectancy. Our data sources include clinical data, social media, prescriptions, insurance claims, health organization reports, and patient-generated devices or wearables.

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