Company Profile
Louisiana Public Health Institute
Company Overview
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 that serves as a partner and convener to improve population-level health outcomes. We are part of a growing movement of public health institutes across the country.
Our mission is to promote and improve health and quality of life through diverse public-private partnerships with government, foundations, academia, community groups and private businesses at the community, parish and state levels.
LPHI coordinates and manages public health programs and initiatives in the areas of health systems development and health promotion/disease prevention and provides an array of services to help meet the needs of local and national partner organizations.
Building upon LPHI's competencies developed after more than 10 years of managing successful public health initiatives, additional benefits of partnering with public health institutes like LPHI include:
multi-sector approach
neutral/third party positioning
public/private relationships
alternative organization structure
community links
leveraging of new resources
lower indirect rates
ability to assist/mentor/consult
public health resource trust for the state
Company History
http://www.lphi.org/LPHIadmin/uploads/LPHI%20Timeline.pdf
Notable Clients
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, US Department of Health and Human Services; General Electric
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
http://www.lphi.org/home2/section/3-351/crescent-city-beacon-community-initiative
http://lphi.org/home2/section/generic-146/
http://www.lphi.org/home2/section/3-416/primary-care-capacity-project-
Benefits
LPHI offers a progressive compensation and benefits package that includes the following:
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid holiday, sick and vacation days
Short and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings with company contributions
Life insurance for employees as well as spouses and children
Monthly parking