Baton Rouge Health District Boosts Team with New Hire
BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Baton Rouge Health District announced a new hire. Davina Cherian will, serve as an Innovation Analyst Intern.
In her new role, Davina will focus on grant program related coordination, research, engagement and outreach, with a particular emphasis on supporting the Baton Rouge HealthTech Catalyst, a regional healthcare technology innovation program. Her main activities will include providing technical assistance through the production of workshops, clinics, and educational seminars to support program activities including innovation challenges, launchpad proof-of-concept awards, and economic development initiatives.
Ms. Cherian is originally from Chicago and moved to Texas to attend Texas Tech University. She is currently enrolled in a Healthcare Administration graduate program and expected to graduate in May 2022. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with family and friends. Most recently she served as an administrative assistant and patient service specialist at a Rehabilitation facility.
Davina is a wonderful addition to the Health District team,” said Steven Ceulemans, Executive Director of the Health District. She will bring a tremendous amount of determination and a well-rounded motivation, and she will be instrumental in advancing the ambitious Health District vision for Baton Rouge as a high-performing destination for healthcare at the heart of a healthy and vibrant community.”
Davina Cherian
Recognizing the significant impact health issues have on the Baton Rouge community, the Health District collaborates with hospital administrators, government agencies, community leaders and medical staff on various projects, from establishing best practices to combat the opioid epidemic to helping bring a crisis stabilization center to Baton Rouge.
For more information, visit brhealthdistrict.com.
About the Baton Rouge Health District
The Baton Rouge Health District is a nonprofit organization that promotes collaboration among healthcare providers, government officials, higher education institutions and others to implement a master plan that will enhance healthcare and economic development in Baton Rouge. Health District Members: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Ochsner Health System, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and Woman's Hospital.
