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Focus Areas

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OUR FOUR FOCUS AREAS

The Cornerstones of the Baton Rouge Health District

Healthy Place

Be a vibrant and accessible destination that promotes healthy living beyond healthcare facility walls.

Health Education & Workforce

Become a leading hub in advanced education, clinical practice, & workforce development in healthcare.

Health Innovation & Research

Be a catalyst for innovation and research partnerships that enhance health outcomes and boost economic growth.

Coalition Building

Be a model for resource coordination to facilitate patient-centric, value-driven care.

Healthy Place


Goal: Transform the region into a dynamic and inviting hub that extends the essence of health and wellness beyond the confines of traditional healthcare facilities.

535 M+

$ amount of construction in the health district

22 %

SIDEWALK COVERAGE IN DISTRICT today

0.5


MILES of current Bike Path in the District

25

intersections per square mile currently

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Rendering of proposed intersection enhancements taken from the Baton Rouge Health District Infrastructure Implementation Plan (2018).

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

How is this achieved?


BRHD is enhancing community identity and awareness through key infrastructure initiatives. These include the installation of informative new street signage, improvements to welcoming gateways, the development of a comprehensive health loop trail for active lifestyles, and significant roadway enhancements. These efforts aim to improve both the physical landscape and the community’s engagement with health and wellness.

Health Education & Workforce


Goal: Become a leading hub for advanced education, clinical practice, and workforce development in healthcare.

10

state ranking of students

enrolled in medical school

20 K

Number of employees in the healthcare district

40 %

% that work in louisiana after residency

17 %

% who receive post resident training in baton rouge

Baton Rouge General medical staff working towards innovative healthcare solutions

VIEW CAREERS

How is this achieved?


BRHD is dedicated to constructing a robust workforce pipeline that enhances the healthcare sector by focusing on effective recruitment, development, and retention strategies. By partnering with key external organizations, BRHD strengthens economic development collaborations, paving the way for a more dynamic district and a resilient healthcare workforce.

Health Innovation & Research


Goal: Provide a platform for innovation and research partnerships that improve health outcomes and contribute to economic growth.

#1


BR RANKED #1 CITY FOR Industrial Biotechnology by TEConomy/BIO

227M+


million in state funding from National Insitute of Health in recent years

1.14


Pennington has been awarded 1.14 billion dollars in research grants

21


number of postdoctoral fellows currently working at pennington

Pennington Biomedical Research Center Science Lab

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

How is this achieved?


BRHD operates as a federally supported regional innovation cluster, backed by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Through the Baton Rouge Health-Tech Catalyst initiative, BRHD offers research pilot funding, resources for collaborative innovation challenges, and marketing support for economic development. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery by fostering greater collaboration and resource expansion within the region.

Coalition Building


Goal: Be a model for resource coordination to facilitate patient-centric, value-driven care.

78


Number of current INDIVIDUAL stakeholders

600


SUBSTANCE USE AWARENESS task force collected 600 pounds of unused drugs

14


current coalition projects taken place

121


jobs created for coalition efforts in the district

Baton Rouge Health District's CovidSafe campaign helped coordinate resources and care across all medical facilities in the district.

GET INVOLVED

How is this achieved?


BRHD unites hospitals, healthcare providers, research institutions, and experts to tackle critical community challenges such as opioid stewardship, safety, and data sharing. This integrated approach facilitates comprehensive solutions. In crisis situations, the collaboration intensifies to focus on disaster response, ensuring that both the community and healthcare professionals are well-supported.

News from the District

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$3.4 Million Investment in Baton Rouge Health District Gateway Enhancements
By Baton Rouge Health District November 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce, via its Economic Development Administration (E.D.A.), announced a significant $4.4 million investment in Louisiana's infrastructure.
NIH Grant for Baton Rouge Health District
By Baton Rouge Health District September 20, 2023
A recent $1.3 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be used in-part to establish a Baton Rouge Health District Research Data Collaborative, to support the efforts of regional healthcare institutions to share health data for research purposes across a common structure.
By Baton Rouge Health District June 22, 2023
This week, Baton Rouge Health District is participating in an international economic growth and diversification mission in Belgium.
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