The Healthier Northshore Initiative

Currently, Louisiana ranks 50th in the United States for overall health services. And it ranks among the lowest in the nation for clinical care, health outcomes and behavioral health. How do we change that? By working together, that’s how.

The Healthier Northshore initiative is dedicated to bringing people, organizations and resources together to amplify healthier living throughout St. Tammany and Washington parishes.

Healthier Northshore is a project of St. Tammany Health System, Ochsner Northshore, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Our Lady of Angels, Riverside Hospital and a host of human services, government and community organizations from St. Tammany and Washington parishes. Healthier Northshore serves as a central site for education, outreach and early detection, connecting people with existing resources for maintaining and improving the health of our population.

We tackle issues like…

• Mental health

• Diet and nutrition

• Staying active

• Nicotine addiction

• Early detection and preventative health screenings

• Women’s health

• Prenatal care

With more than 50 partner organizations and individuals on the advisory committee, we aim to bring healthcare education to the masses. Together, our partners and resources can encourage healthier lifestyles through community events, existing and new programs and collaborations.

Louisiana doesn’t have to be 50th in the nation for overall health service. The Healthier Northshore initiative is making a difference. For more information, visit our website HealthierNorthshore.health, and like us on Facebook.

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