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2025 Health Summit: LA40by2030 Mapping the Distance to the Goal
Join us for the 2025 Health Summit, a dynamic two-day gathering dedicated to improving health outcomes for Louisiana’s women, children, and families. This year’s theme, LA40by2030 Mapping the Distance to the Goal, reflects our bold commitment to elevate Louisiana’s health ranking to 40th by the year 2030.
Dates:
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Tuesday, September 23
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Registration opens at 12:00 PM
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Opening Plenary begins at 1:00 PM
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Wednesday, September 24
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Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 AM
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Sessions resume at 9:00 AM, with scheduled breaks throughout the day
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Location:
Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122
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Hosted By:
The Louisiana Center for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health, Dillard University, New Orleans Health Department with additional partners.
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The 2025 Health Summit: LA40by2030 Mapping the Distance to the Goal aims to accelerate progress toward LA40by2030 by spotlighting innovative strategies, evidence-informed policies, and community-driven solutions that support healthier outcomes—especially for women and children. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to build systems that are equitable, modernized, and responsive to the needs of all Louisianans.
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Focus Areas
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Data-Driven Progress Toward LA40by2030
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Advancing Health Equity Through Policy and Systems Change
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Strategizing Evidence-Based Solutions to Accelerate Progress
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Enhancing Community Engagement and Partnerships
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Youth Leadership and Intergenerational Health Equity
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This summit is more than a conference—it’s a call to action. Be part of the movement to shape a healthier future for Louisiana.
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Who Should Attend?
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Healthcare and public health practitioners, providers and insurers
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Policy makers, researchers and educators
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Youth leaders and students
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Community organizers and advocates
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Nonprofits, CBOs, and foundations
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Anyone committed to equity, data justice, and health improvement
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Continuing Education Opportunities
As an incentive, we are applying for continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, attorneys, and social workers. Additional details will be forthcoming.
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Become a Sponsor: Invest in a Healthier Louisiana
The 2025 Health Summit: LA40by2030 Mapping the Distance to the Goal is more than a conference—it’s a movement to improve health outcomes for Louisiana’s women, children, and families. We invite bold and visionary organizations, businesses, and philanthropies to join us in partnership—and help shape a healthier, more equitable future for Louisiana.
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Why Sponsor?
By supporting the 2025 Health Summit, you’ll:
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Amplify Your Impact: Align with a bold statewide initiative to improve health outcomes.
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Engage with Leaders: Connect with policymakers, health professionals, community advocates, and youth leaders.
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Showcase Your Commitment: Demonstrate your dedication to social responsibility and community well-being.
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Gain Visibility: Enjoy prominent recognition across summit materials, media outreach, and event programming.
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Join Us
Your support helps fuel the momentum toward LA40by2030—a healthier, more equitable Louisiana by 2030. Let’s build that future together.
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Ready to partner? Contact us at alma@lahealthequity.org to explore sponsorship packages and secure your spot.
Calling Louisiana’s Creatives, Students, and Young Health Equity Advocates!
Calling Louisiana’s Creatives, Students, and Young Health Equity Advocates!
Louisiana is a state often ranked among the last in national health rankings. This exhibit aims to recognize, imagine, and inspire alternative possibilities for health and resilience in Louisiana.
Young artists, poets, and scientists are invited to participate in an exhibit for the Louisiana Center for Health Equity’s Annual Health Summit (September 23-24, 2025). High school and college students are invited to submit artwork, photographs, poetry, and data visualizations representing how they envision the possibilities of health equity in Louisiana. ​​
Now Accepting 2025 Health Summit Poster Session Submissions
The Health Equity Poster Session at the 2025 Louisiana Center for Health Equity's Annual Health Summit invites college students from across Louisiana to present their innovative research, interventions, and policies aimed at reducing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare for all populations. This session offers a unique platform to showcase work that addresses pressing issues in Chronic Disease, Community Safety, Maternal and Child Health, or Behavioral Health. By highlighting diverse approaches to tackling these challenges, the session seeks to foster collaboration and inspire meaningful discussions among participants, ultimately contributing to the development of effective strategies that improve health outcomes for underserved and marginalized communities.
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