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THE EatMoveGrow mission is to create a
culture of health in rural schools so that
EVERYONE has the opportunity to live a healthier life.
Collaboration between the Louisiana Office of Public Health's Community HealthWays Program and
the Louisiana Rural Health Association!
Community Connections Program
Partnership with Community HealthWays
Together, we’re increasing the use of community health workers (CHW's) in EMG-served parishes.
EatMoveGrow is committed to providing CHW services to all 22 parishes and schools, bridging critical health gaps. The CHW model reduces rural-urban health disparities, improves individuals' quality of life, and boosts community engagement in preventative health activities.
A CHW is a trusted community member with an unusually close understanding of the community served and available resources. The Community Health Worker assists individuals in addressing social problems that lead to poor health, including food insecurity, housing, transportation, utility assistance, furthering education, mental health connections, and education related to chronic conditions.
Community Health Workers (CHWs) help to connect individuals with needed resources.
Things CHWs Can Help With:
- Finding secure housing
- Finding transportation
- Finding a job
- Paying utilities
- Addressing food insecurity
- Furthering education
Click the flyer to See the Work CHW's can do in your EMG School |
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Regions We Serve
Region 4 Acadia, Evangeline, St. Landry, and St. Martin Parishes Region 5Jefferson Davis, Allen, and Beauregard Parishes Region 6 Avoyelles, Concordia, and Catahoula Parishes |
On August 7, 2024, during their professional development day, Port Barre Elementary School's teachers and staff were introduced to the Community HealthWays program through the EatMoveGrow initiative. Regional community health workers shared program resources and explained how they support families. The school is excited to offer this valuable resource to its students and families.
Clinic Connections Partners
Clinic Connections Pilot Program
Louisiana Rural Health Association (LRHA) is leading a pilot, Clinic Connections Program, in certain EatMoveGrow Parishes based on the evidence-based healthcare exchange model. This model links a rural health clinic with an EMG school, promoting collaboration among healthcare professionals, school administrators, and community leaders to enhance healthcare access.
The Clinic Connections Project is a trial initiative that is bringing the proven benefits of evidence-based health exchange models from urban to rural landscapes. Our trial project plans to impact the rural areas served by this project, by creating formal connections between EMG schools, local rural health clinics, and the dedicated state-funded community health workers assigned to each parish. Within the framework of the Clinic Connections Project, our local teams are identifying the unique needs of schools and developing strategic plans to connect school communities with essential health resources to meet these needs. This project aims to provide more resources for rural students and their families and also make the community more aware of existing health resources that are underutilized. Join us as we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the well-being of the communities we serve! |
This website provides detailed information on the LRHA portion of the overall Eat Move Grow grant work.
To learn more about the overall work of the grant, please visit the EMG website at www.eatmovegrow.us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
