Events September 27-29 Set for 20th Anniversary Celebration - Public Health
During the last week of September 2023, the LSU School of Public Health will be hosting a series of events in honor of our 20th anniversary. Celebrating the past, present and the future of excellence in the field of Public Health in Louisiana, the events will feature a wide array of topics. Featuring many alumni […]
LSU Health Policy Honors Medical Student Contributes to 3 Behavioral Health Reports During Her Fellowship at the ACAP - Public Health
To fulfill requirements of the LSUHSC-NO Health Policy Honors Program, Margaret Richard completed an 8-week Policy Fellowship at the Association of Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) in Washington, DC. ACAP is the national trade association which represents not-for-profit Safety Net Health Plans across the nation. During her tenure at ACAP, one of her assignments was to […]
Effect of chronic disease on racial difference in COVID-19–associated hospitalization among cancer patients - Public Health
Research indicates that Black cancer patients have higher rates of COVID-19 hospitalization than their White counterparts. However, the extent to which chronic diseases contribute to racial disparities remains uncertain. We aimed to quantify the effect of chronic diseases on racial disparity in COVID-19–associated hospitalization among cancer patients. To Read the full article, click HERE
Dr. Peggy Honoré, Professor LSUHSC-NO, presents Research Findings at the 1st PUPP Research Day - Public Health
The LA Medicaid Public University Partnership Program (PUPP) was created by the Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing (LDH) to support research and evaluation projects that further the proper and efficient administration of the Louisiana Medicaid program to promote delivery of evidence-based, high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to Louisiana Medicaid members. Dr. […]