In an effort to develop and implement new community intervention strategies that address the burdens of maternal and infant mortality in Louisiana, The Louisiana Public Health Institute has hired Christy Norsworthy as Director of Maternal and Child Health Policy and Planning.  Norsworthy was previously the Associate Director of STEPS to a Healthier New Orleans, the City of New Orleans nutrition and physical activity program that addressed obesity, asthma and diabetes. In her new role as director, she will develop and promote statewide maternal and child health objectives with a particular focus on risk and preventive factors associated with maternal, infant, and child mortality and morbidity.  Priority areas of focus for women’s health include the family planning waiver, pre-and inter-conceptual health, behavioral health, and primary care integration, related Medicaid and primary care access policies.    For additional information contact Christy at (504) 301-9825 or cnorsworthy@lphi.org .

Founded in 1997, The Louisiana Public Health Institute’s mission is to promote and improve the health and quality of life in Louisiana through public-private partnering at the community, parish and state levels. For more information visit www.lphi.org.