10/10/22

Content warning: This blog discusses suicide. 

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close

Pop quiz: Which is more important to your overall health – mental health or physical health?

In the public policy arena, progress is often incremental and takes years of persistent effort. But the pay-off – systems-level positive change – makes the case for advocacy crystal clear.

How United Way’s partnership with local Black churches is targeting longstanding health disparities

In the wake of Ida’s devastation, our United Way of Southeast Louisiana team laced up their shoes, donned their best LIVE UNITED shirts (or perhaps cleanest), and provided critical boots-on-the-ground relief to many of the hardest-hit areas we serve. As quickly as we received monetary and supply donations, we’ve worked at the speed of need to move them back out into the communities to aid struggling families and nonprofit partners. 

6.4.21

Following the death of George Floyd a little more than a year ago, I reflected on his senseless murder. I also acknowledged the privileges I have been afforded. Not as an admonition of guilt or to suggest I haven’t worked hard, but simply a recognition that access and opportunity are not afforded to all people equitably. 

5.24.2021

FamilyWize is now SingleCare

Save up to 80% on medications through a free and easy-to-use prescription savings card.

Está disponible en español.

Have you ever experienced sticker shock at the pharmacy? Whether you’re fighting the flu or managing a chronic condition, high prescription drug prices put a strain your budget. 

4.7.2021

April is Second Chance Month 

Josh* found himself in prison yet again, falling back into the same cycle of substance abuse coupled with poor decision making. He knew he wanted to break the cycle for good, but he was always met with the same challenges once released.

10/9/2020

It’s been a stressful year, to put it lightly.

A global pandemic. A target on Louisiana for hurricanes. Working and schooling from home. There are countless reasons you may be feeling overwhelmed.  

7/16/2020

“Unprecedented” is one of 2020’s buzzwords and a fitting description for the 2020 Louisiana Legislative Session. In all my years of experience, I’ve never experienced anything quite like the roller coaster of this year’s sessions – and there’s still likely more to come.