HealthyBR Priority Areas
Formed in 2008, the Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative (now called HealthyBR) is in a pivotal position to improve the health and well-being of residents through a renewed focus on the key drivers of population health in the great city of Baton Rouge. HealthyBR’s unique approach brings together more than 90 hospitals, non-profit organizations, local businesses, schools, and governmental institutions that collaborate to significantly impact our city’s health priorities.
The community health improvement plan outlines key health priorities and this plan is informed by the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment for East Baton Rouge Parish . Learn more about each priority area and the goals, objectives and activities underway.
Increase education and awareness of behavioral health resources in East Baton Rouge Parish while also addressing stigma and trauma in the clinical setting and community. Read More
Increase education and awareness of maternal and infant health resources in East Baton Rouge Parish while also addressing maternal fatalities through a community campaign. Read More
Engage providers and the community around ending the HIV epidemic through a community campaign while continuing to expand STI/HIV/HEP C testing and connecting people living with HIV to resources. Read More
Promote a culture of health by promoting nutrition, physical fitness, and community wellness through policy, programs, and outreach. Read More
Promote a culture of health equity by promoting fair and just opportunity to attain optimal health regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, preferred language, or other factors that affect access to care and health outcomes . Read More