Business Wire·May 13, 2026, 9:29 AM ET

Humana Invests More Than $1 Million to Advance Health Outcomes Across Louisiana

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Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana committed over $1 million to expand care access, address chronic disease, & strengthen behavioral & maternal health supports.
Investments align with Louisiana Department of Health priorities through partnerships with trusted community organizations.
Funding targets quality outcomes, access to care, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health, workforce development, & maternal & child health.
Specific initiatives include mobile health services, diabetes & cancer prevention programs, trauma-informed youth support, & local health workforce pathways.
2026 grant recipients include Allegiance Health, which will deliver mobile screenings for blood pressure, vision, glucose, depression, & maternal wellness across urban & rural areas.
The American Diabetes Association will expand Project Power Youth to serve 500 children ages 5–12 with nutrition education & physical activity to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Community Foundation of North Louisiana's Step Forward Initiative will support resilience-building programs for poverty-affected families, including teen suicide prevention & workforce readiness.
NOELA Community Health Center will conduct outreach & screenings for cervical & breast cancer in New Orleans East.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana will operate the Makin' Groceries Mobile Market to deliver fresh food to 23 parishes & provide nutritional education.
Xavier University of Louisiana will receive funding to strengthen physician assistant program scholarships & workforce development pathways.