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26 JUL / AUG 2020  I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF BATON ROUGE   Healthcare Briefs pilot research projects; recruiting and retaining scientists; and advancing technology. The Foun- dation is also pursuing support for large-scale research initiatives that promise to improve health outcomes in the community, throughout the state, across the nation, and around the globe. Schutte earned a bachelor’s degree at the Uni- versity of Chicago and a master’s degree in devel- opment economics and international business relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Prior to working at BRAF, Schutte served as programs and business development manager at Innovations for Poverty Action, a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes solutions to global poverty problems. She has also held positions at The World Bank and the Center for Global Development. Schutte served as a Peace Corps volunteer for girls’ education and empowerment in Burkina Faso. Louisiana Healthcare Connections Provides Funding to Food Banks Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased rates of food insecurity among families and individuals across the state, Louisiana Healthcare Connections has awarded $90,000 to Feeding Louisiana to support the statewide food bank network. Food insecurity, defined by the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle, has long been an issue for Louisiana. In the 2019 America’s Health Rankings, Louisiana, at 21.7 percent, scored the highest rate in the nation of adults ages 60 and older who faced the threat of hunger in the previous 12 months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana, food insecurity has become an even more press- ing issue, leading to increased demand on the state’s network of food banks, according to Feed- ing Louisiana, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing relief to hunger and food insecurity in Louisiana. Feeding Louisiana is the advocate for the state’s five regional food banks in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria, Shreveport, and Mon- roe. Together with their food pantry, shelter, and meal program partners, these food banks coor- dinate food distribution to thousands of families and individuals statewide. “Feeding Louisiana and its members are deeply grateful to Louisiana Healthcare Connections for its donation to support the state’s food banks in responding to increased food insecurity due to the spread of COVID-19,” said Korey Patty, exec- utive director. “This donation will help Louisiana food banks to distribute more than 300,000 meals to individuals and families in need across all 64 parishes of the state.” “The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have extended beyond medical care to negatively affect access to food, housing, employment, and more,” said Jamie Schlottman, CEO of Louisi- ana Healthcare Connections. “These social deter- minants of health have a tremendous impact on overall health, especially among vulnerable pop- ulations. We are committed to working collabor- atively with partners like Feeding Louisiana and our network of healthcare providers to address the needs of Louisiana families in these unprec- edented times.” Feeding Louisiana welcomes donations to help meet the increased demand for assistance. Monetary donations are preferred to help mini- mize the need for person-to-person contact. For more information, visit www.FeedingLouisiana. org/take-action. Families and individuals in need of food assistance can call 211 to locate help in their area. Bone & Joint Clinic Opens Brusly Location The Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge has expanded, opening its newest orthopedic clinic at 4463 Hwy 1 South Ste. A in Brusly. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services provided at the new location include evaluation and treatment of all manner of ortho- pedic conditions, including acute and sudden injuries, overuse injuries, and chronic joint pain. 21 Clinicians Complete Child-Parent Psychotherapy Learning Collaborative Twenty-one licensed mental health profession- als (LMHPs) from across the state have success- fully completed the Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Learning Collaborative offered by Louisiana Healthcare Connections. CPP is a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and relationship-based therapeutic treatment for chil- dren ages 0-6 who have early trauma history and/ or are experiencing emotional, behavioral, attach- ment, and/or mental health problems. With com- pletion of the training, these clinicians are now eligible for inclusion on the national roster of trained CPP providers and have been awarded 19.5 continuing education credits (CEUs) from the National Association of Social Workers-Louisiana. LHMPs who completed the course include: From Baton Rouge, La.: Shawn Joseph, Peak Behavioral Health; Yolanda Lowery, Adolescent and Family Counseling Services; and Brittany San- tora, Red Stick Pediatrics. From Chalmette, La.: Rebecca Callaway and Charles Strong, The Guidance Center. From Gretna, La.: Kimberly Andres, The First Step Youth and Family Services. From Houma, La.: Anastasia Arceneaux, South Central Louisiana Human Service Authority. FromMetairie, La.: Shonell Dillon, Dillon Coun- seling Services. From Monroe, La.: Alisa Turner, Transitions Counseling & Development Center. From Morgan City, La.: Jamie Huffman and Brandie Levy, St. Mary Behavioral Health Center. From New Orleans, La.: Angela Breidenstine, Tulane Dept. of Child and Adolescent Psychol- ogy; Elizabeth LeCorgne, Children’s Bureau of New Orleans; Dionne Parker-George, Inspiring Hope; and Natasha Pena, Enhanced Destiny Services. From Raceland, La.: Emily Callais, Lafourche Behavioral Health Center; and Henry Rebecca F. Schutte