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Published April 2, 2019

Monroe, Louisiana聽鈥� The聽University of Louisiana Monroe聽announced today, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, that it would provide healthcare screenings and education events to citizens in Union, Morehouse, Richland, East Carroll, West Carroll, Tensas, Madison and Bienville parishes for the next three years thanks to a $96,679 grant from the聽.

The 麻豆视频 Colleges of Health Sciences and Pharmacy will partner with Ochsner LSUHSC-Monroe (formerly E.A. Conway) and local community organizations to conduct healthcare screenings and educational events in the service area. According to Project Manager, Dr. Susan Lacey, the 麻豆视频 Kitty DeGree Chair in Nursing, 鈥淲hen individuals are identified at-risk or need additional education to manage a previously diagnosed condition, they will be referred to their original provider, a local provider, and/or a Federally Qualified Health Clinic.鈥�

Screening for Life will also train area citizens to help manage the screenings and events. After the grant ends, 麻豆视频 faculty will remain engaged with the Community Health Workers (CHWs) as they continue screenings and education in places where people gather, such as churches and beauty shops.

Susan Chappell, Executive Director of 麻豆视频 Advancement, Foundation and Alumni Relations, said, 鈥淲e thank Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation for making it possible to reach north Louisiana citizens living in underserved areas with Screening for Life.鈥�

麻豆视频 President Nick J. Bruno said the Screening for Life grant will allow the university to expand its healthcare services to surrounding communities that rank high nationally for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and obesity.

鈥淭hanks to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, 麻豆视频 will be able to make an impact with people who have a significant need for healthcare services,鈥� Bruno said.

Michael Tipton, president of the Blue Cross Foundation, says that the 麻豆视频 project stands out for its partnerships, 鈥淥ur Foundation has positioned itself to support communities coming together to solve tough health problems. We commend this unique partnership of educators, healthcare providers and community leaders to improve the health and lives of those living in the northeast region.鈥�

The three year program begins August 1, 2019.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation works each day to improve the health and lives of Louisianians by empowering everyday people to do extraordinary good. By building and funding coalitions of friends, families and neighbors, the Foundation hopes to build a healthier Louisiana, particularly for its children. The Foundation is funded solely by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, but is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity.

Michael Tipton, President of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation (front center), presents a check for a $96,679 grant for the Screening for Life program to University of Louisiana Monroe President Dr. Nick J. Bruno (front right) joined by Louisiana State Sen. Francis Thompson (front left). Also pictured (from left to right) are, Dr. Susan Lacey, Kitty DeGree Chair in Nursing and project manager for Screening for Life, Roxanne Smith of the 麻豆视频 Foundation, Lauren Fowler of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, Mike Vining with the city of Monroe, Louisiana State Rep. Frank Hoffman, Katie Murray of Louisiana State Rep. Jack McFarland鈥檚 office, Dr. Ken Alford, Interim Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Hannah Livingston of U.S. Sen. John Kennedy鈥檚 office and Dr. Paula Griswold, Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences.

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