Louisiana Healthcare Connections Hosts Holiday Health Care-a-Van in Alexandria

Date: 11/28/23

Baton Rouge, La.

As part of its ongoing commitment to improve the health of Louisiana residents, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, a Medicaid health plan serving Louisiana Department of Health and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is partnering with the Alexandria Housing Authority to host a Holiday Health Care-a-Van on Saturday, December 9th, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Charles Hayward Activity Center (2586 Loblolly Ln. Alexandria, La 71303). In addition to providing a wonderful holiday experience for the community, a group of mobile health units, healthcare providers, and community partners will be providing screenings, vaccinations, and other resources for FREE.

There will be fun activities like face painting, giveaways, and a delicious meal, along with health screenings such as blood pressure and glucose, diabetic eye exams, vaccinations for flu and COVID-19, as well as information on topics such as mental health, maternal health, hepatitis, domestic violence, childcare assistance, workforce development, Medicaid, and even assistance with WIC/SNAP applications!

“At Louisiana Healthcare Connections, we recognize the significant issues facing Central Louisiana pertaining to access to care, food insecurities, and other social determinants of health,” noted Tanzel Montgomery, Community Relations Manager with Louisiana Healthcare Connections. “So, we are pleased to bring all of these partners together for a fun, healthy, and helpful day, to further our mission to transform Louisiana’s health, one person at a time.”

The public is invited to attend, free of charge, but please let us know you will make it. Register online.

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About Louisiana Healthcare Connections

A Medicaid health plan serving the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana Healthcare Connections was established in 2011 to provide the best benefits and programs possible in order to improve the overall health of the families and communities we serve. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, focused on identifying and removing institutional barriers to good health with sustainable solutions that reduce health disparities and create health equity. Through a family of engaged employees, dedicated providers and diverse community partners, we deliver care for the health of all with Medicaid Made Personal.