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XULA 2026 | 10.04.03 - Steven Crimaldi

Abstract #10.04.03 — GOVERNEMENT/HEALTH SYSTEM PARTERNSHIP TO IMPROVE HEALTH ACCESS Author(s) :: S Crimaldi; M Relle; E Grush Author(s) Affiliation(s) :: Ochsner Health Purpose: Region 1 of Louisiana (Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines) continues to experience challenges with food insecurity. Orleans Parish reports a food insecurity rate of 18.6% (Feeding America), and St. Bernard Parish follows closely at 19.4% (Feeding America), placing them both above the state average of 16.2% (AHR). Addressing this crisis will require a coordinated, data-informed strategy that leverages partnerships to expand access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – a federal nutrition assistance program that provides eligible households with money for the purchase of food and beverages. Methods: As the largest health system in Louisiana, Ochsner Health decided to engage the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (now LDH) on a unique partnership model for SNAP outreach and application support. This model invites LDH staff to select locations, determined by household food insecurity data, to promote the SNAP program and offer on-site application support. This partnership is now live at 4 locations in Region 1 (Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Baptist, and Ochsner Community Health - Gretna and Lapalco) and pending in 2 additional locations. Results/Expected Results: Between January 1 and September 30, 2025, there have been 303 patient, staff and community member interactions with LDH at our Region 1 locations, with 47 applications assisted on. Discussion/Conclusion: Given the success of the SNAP program on reducing food insecurity and improving health, it is essential that we continue to work closely with LDH to enroll as many eligible residents as possible. To stay up-to-date with more health equity news, follow: #XULACon #1JGCollabs