The Promising Practices Conference on Community Health is an annual event that is part of a greater community outreach and engagement program coordinated by the Louisiana Cancer Research Center (LCRC)'s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (OCOE).  The Conference represents a key step in the OCOE's mission of engaging with Louisiana communities to improve health and wellness across the state. The Conference also represents a model of OCOE collaboration with educational institutions and other local organizations to share health and wellness information at a community level and across different communities within Louisiana.

 

The central objectives of the Conference are to increase community awareness of

• Factors related to cancer – with a focus on factors affecting Louisiana communities

• Cancer-related services and programs available to Louisiana communities

• Cancer-related research being done in Louisiana and that involves Louisiana communities

• Approaches that can help address cancer within Louisiana Communities

These four central objectives support the LCRC OCE goal of reducing the impact of cancer across Louisiana and in the Gulf region.

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For these reasons, the Conference is about brining community members, researchers, and stakeholders of healthcare and public health together to

• Listen to and learn from each other about issues relating to community health

• Understand community issues involving health and wellness

• Learn about services and resources available to Louisiana communities

• Identify research and research opportunities related to community health and wellness

By discussing these topics, attendees can learn how to more effectively address health and wellness needs in their communities.

 

Speakers at the Conference include representatives of different research, non-profit, educational, and community organizations from across the state.  Conferences sessions will allow time for participant discussions and information sharing.  They will also provide participants with the opportunity to explore collaborations that can benefit community health and wellness.