Louisiana Healthcare Connections Announces Grant Winners
Date: 03/25/26
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Healthcare Connections has awarded five community-based organizations a combined total of $10,000 in grant funding to support innovative, locally driven initiatives that address critical health needs across Louisiana.
Funding priority was given to programs aligned with the organization’s strategic focus areas, including social drivers of health, access to preventive care, mental and behavioral health, maternal and child health, and overall health outcomes.
“Community organizations see the daily needs of their residents and are well-positioned to make a meaningful impact,” said Yolanda Wilson, senior vice president of quality improvement at Louisiana Healthcare Connections. “These grants support practical, community-based solutions that expand access to care and improve health outcomes.”
Grant recipients were selected for their commitment to addressing health-related social needs through community-based solutions:
Holistic Vibes (Monroe): Funding will support a community health and wellness expo offering educational workshops, preventive screenings and wellness activities. The program aims to improve health literacy, increase access to care and connect residents with local health resources.
Thoughts Before Actions (LaPlace): “Greaux Healthy: Movement for Mental Health” combines physical activity with mental health support for Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults. The initiative promotes stress reduction, emotional well-being and healthy lifestyle habits.
Crescent City Family Services (Harvey): Funding will expand a diaper bank program that provides essential supplies along with education on infant care, nutrition and maternal health. The effort aims to improve infant health and reduce financial strain for families.
The Life of a Single Mom (Baton Rouge): Grant funding will support maternal mental health services, including biweekly support groups and access to licensed counseling. The program also provides childcare, meals and life skills education.
The Confidence Campaign (Lafayette): The organization will deliver workshops focused on hygiene education, body awareness and self-confidence for girls ages 8 to 18, helping them build healthy habits during adolescence.
“Through multiple grant cycles each year, Louisiana Healthcare Connections continues to invest in programs that address local health needs,” said Jamie Schlottman, plan president. “These partnerships help strengthen communities and support better health across our state.”
For more information about the Community Grant Program, visit their site.
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About Louisiana Healthcare Connections
A Medicaid health plan serving the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana Healthcare Connections was launched in 2012 to provide the best benefits and programs possible to improve the overall health of the families and communities we serve. We are a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), focused on identifying and removing barriers to good health with sustainable solutions that help improve health outcomes. Through a family of engaged employees, dedicated providers and community partners, we deliver care for the health of all with Medicaid Made Personal. For more information, visit their site.