About Us

About Us

The Mayor's Healthy City Initiative (MHCI), also known as HealthyBR, grew from a group of community partners that came together to focus on promoting healthy living in Baton Rouge. We are dedicated to making Baton Rouge a healthier place for all.

Our Mission

To foster a movement based on Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration that promotes a better and healthier life for all people in the great city of Baton Rouge.

Our Vision

Inspiring a healthier Baton Rouge for all.

Board Member
Emilie 'Sid' Edwards

Baton Rouge City/Parish

Christy-Reeves-Ochsner
Current Board Chair
Christy Reeves

Ochsner Health

Coletta-Barrett-OLOL
Board Chair Emeritus
Coletta Barrett

Our Lady of the Lake

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Treasurer
Shunn Phillips

Baton Rouge Clinic

George-Bell-CAUW
George Bell

Capital Area United Way

Steve-Ceulemans-BRHD
Steve Ceulemans

Baton Rouge Health District

Gerrelda-Davis-LPCA
Gerrelda Davis

Louisiana Primary Care Assoc.

Cathy-Griffiths-Womens
Cathy Griffiths

Woman's Hospital

Sabrina-Hogan-BCBS
Sabrina Hogan

Blue Cross Blue Shield

John-Kirwan-Pennington
John Kirwan

Pennington Biomedical

Larry-Meese-LANE
Larry Meese

Lane Regional Medical Center

Paulette-Grey-Riveria-LDH
Paulette Riveria

LDH/OPH

John-Spain-BRAF
John Spain

Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Edgardo-Tenreiro-BRG
Edgardo Tenreiro

Baton Rouge General

Scott-Wester-OLOL
Scott Wester

Our Lady of the Lake

Cory-Wilson-BREC
Cory Wilson

BREC

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