The Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE) announced that founder and president Alma C. Stewart Allen is the winner of the 2022 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-National Civic League (RWJF-NCL) Health Equity Award.
The health equity award is presented to individuals that seek to address health inequity and improve health outcomes within their community through the implementation of a systems change approach. Additionally, this award honors individuals who are helping to create a culture of health in their communities.
Allen has advocated for policy changes and health equity for women, children, and families across the state. Through LCHE, she has spearheaded youth initiatives to gain awareness, opportunities, and understanding of the areas that impact the youth of Louisiana.
“In building up community health resources, leadership, and education, Alma’s work has contributed significantly to advancing health equity in communities across Louisiana and in the United States,” said a representative of NCL.