Mayor's Healthy City Initiative

Baton Rouge General collaborates with other organizations of all varieties throughout the city and parish to build a healthier Baton Rouge through the Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative, formed in 2008.

The movement, based on communication and coordination, is focused on inspiring a healthier Baton Rouge for all. Current areas of emphasis include obesity, HIV/AIDS, mental and behavioral health, and emergency department utilization.

Baton Rouge is the first community in the United States to have partner hospitals work together to create a Joint Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Implementation Plan.

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‘Lights On. Mask Up!’: Holiday ... November 06, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Starting November 20, Baton Rouge General (BRG) invites the community to Holiday Lights at Baton Rouge General, a light display on ...
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BRG Zachary Clinic, YMCA Partner ... October 06, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General’s (BRG) family medicine clinic in Zachary is teaming up with the YMCA to bring drive-up flu shot events to the ...
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‘Coping After COVID’ Support Group ... September 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General (BRG) has started a “Coping After COVID” support group for survivors who are struggling to get back to normal ...
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Baton Rouge General to Hold Supply ... August 31, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General (BRG) announced today it has opened a Care Center to receive donations and supplies for those impacted by ...
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‘Camp Catahoula in Quarantine’: ... July 17, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Camp Catahoula, Baton Rouge General’s week-long away camp for pediatric burn survivors, has been reimagined this year because of ...
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Baton Rouge General Offering ... June 24, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – With more churches opening their doors, it can be hard to navigate the proper precautions to take surrounding COVID-19. Baton Rouge ...
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Baton Rouge General Statement on ... June 03, 2020
Like the rest of the country, Baton Rouge General is heartbroken by the division and injustice that continues across the country. Our community’s ...
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Drive-Through Testing Center for ... March 16, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced the opening of a drive- through Community ...
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Baton Rouge General Offers Free ... February 11, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La . – Baton Rouge General (BRG) and Vascular Specialty Center (VSC) are hosting a free vascular screening on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 4-6 ...
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“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”: Baton ... January 09, 2020
BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General’s (BRG) Father-Daughter Dance will be held Sunday, February 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Raising Cane’s River ...
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