At LCHE we understand that social and political determinants of health are the drivers that influence community health outcomes. Accordingly, the solutions that we employ as a society must be holistic in nature to make a sustainable impact. By addressing issues such as the lack of access to quality and affordable healthcare, economic insecurity and other inequities, we work to inform, advise, and implement strategic solutions aimed at solving these systemic problems. The mitigation of systemic injustice is at the forefront of everything we do. We acknowledge that dismantling long standing economic and racial systemic barriers is necessary to achieve equity.

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LCHE Calls for Boycott of Ochsner Health in Response to Disparate Treatment of Black Patients

The allegations of disparate treatment of Black patients with COVID-19 by Ochsner Health, as outlined in ProPublica’s ‘Sent Home to Die’ article, warrant a bold and direct community response. As such, the Louisiana Center for Health Equity has called for a boycott of Ochsner Health, which was announced during a January 13th press conference and subsequent press release. 

 

LCHE is aware that many community members seek primary care and specialty care with Ochsner Health. We by no means are asking the community or anyone to jeopardize their health in any way, but where there is an opportunity for choice to consider seeing other healthcare providers. The Louisiana Center for Health Equity is asking the community to boycott Ochsner Health until a full and complete investigation is completed which includes interviews with loved ones of patients who died of COVID-19. Check out coverage regarding the boycott:

 

Sent Home to Die – ProPublica Article

Press Conference Video

Press Release

 

On February 25, 2021, LCHE filed a complaint with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights. The boycott remains in effect until this federal investigation is complete. Click here to read the full statement.