Baton Rouge Health District

We are excited to announce our largest funded infrastructure project to date! R.E.A.C.H. will enhance the District gateways and signage over the next four years to increase our resiliency. Learn more here:

$3.4 Million Investment in Baton Rouge Health District Gateway Enhancements — Baton Rouge Health District BATON ROUGE, LA — 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. This allocation is geared towards strengthening the areas recently affected by disasters. A significant portion wi...

September is National Recovery Month. Did you know that 3 out of 10 people in the United States have issues with mental health or substance use? Today we recognize and honor the resilience and strength of those on their journey to better health and wellness.

We also take a moment to recognize the mental health and substance use support services that our Baton Rouge Health District Member Institutions provide to our community members in need. Thank you to Baton Rouge General, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and Woman's Hospital for your dedication to help those in the Baton Rouge community who suffer from mental health illnesses and substance use disorders.

Together, we can offer hope, embrace acceptance, and celebrate the power of . Visit FindSupport.gov to learn how to help. samhsa.gov/find-support

We want to wish Kate King, our amazing Program Manager a fantastic birthday today! We appreciate everything you do, and hope you enjoy your special day!