Baton Rouge Health District Boosts Team with New Hire
BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Baton Rouge Health District announced a new hire. Alexis B. Foster, MHA, will manage the Health District organizational operations with a focus on (grant) program coordination, communications, engagement and outreach
In her new role, Alexis will focus on leading and implementing communication and awareness tactics for the Baton Rouge Health District; facilitating optimal program operations through partner and client stakeholder engagement; as well as managing and coordinating deliverables across program tracks and projects.
With many years of experience in program/ project management she will ensure execution and adherence to performance goals and assure standards are being met. Alexis will manage Health District operations through organization leadership in areas particularly aligned with program goals, especially communications and outreach.
Alexis Foster completed her Master’s in Health Administration at Louisiana State University-Shreveport in 2018 and attained her Bachelor’s from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.
Most recently, she was a Program Manager for the Louisiana Department of Health in the State Office of Rural Health, where she provided direct technical assistance and support to rural and underserved areas in Louisiana. Additionally, she assisted with the expansion and sustainability of the rural health safety net across Louisiana and has successfully facilitated information sharing from the federal government to rural providers and communities.
Alexis will make a wonderful addition to the Health District team,” said Steven Ceulemans, Executive Director of the Health District. She will bring a wealth of expertise and a well-rounded perspective, and will be instrumental in advancing the ambitious Health District vision for Baton Rouge as a high-performing destination for healthcare at the heart of a healthy and vibrant community.”
Recognizing the significant impact health issues have on the Baton Rouge community, the Health District collaborates with hospital administrators, government agencies, community leaders and medical staff on various projects, from establishing best practices, to combating the opioid epidemic and establishing a crisis stabilization center in Baton Rouge.
For more information, visit brhealthdistrict.com.
About the Baton Rouge Health District
The Baton Rouge Health District is a nonprofit organization that promotes collaboration among healthcare providers, government officials, higher education institutions and others to implement a master plan that will enhance healthcare and economic development in Baton Rouge. Health District Members: Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Ochsner Health System, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, and Woman's Hospital.
