Louisiana Center for Health Innovation

10/23/2025

Meet Dr. Constance Berner – Innovator in Nursing Informatics

Dr. Constance S. Berner is a Board Certified ANCC Informatics Nurse Specialist who has advanced nursing informatics across clinical and academic settings. She has practiced in various specialties, including SICU, ER, Med-Surg, and Flight Nursing, and began working in nursing informatics full-time in 2010. She has contributed to national initiatives, including her work with the Veterans Health Administration Office of Nursing Informatics.
She has shared her expertise at the HIMSS Global Conference, received the National HeRO Award for documentation standardization in the VHA, and remains an active member of ANA, AMIA, ANIA, and HIMSS. As Co-Instructor of Dr. Newbold’s Nursing Informatics Bootcamp, Dr. Berner brings deep expertise and a practical perspective on modernizing systems and improving care.

Join her at the Nursing and Health Sciences Informatics Bootcamp, November 20–21, 2025, at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFfF3-Xh
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10/06/2025

Meet Dr. Susan K. Newbold – Pioneer in Nursing Informatics

Susan K. Newbold, PhD, RN, NI-BC, FAAN, LFHIMSS, FAMIA, is a pioneer in nursing informatics with a global reputation for advancing education, research, and practice in the field. She has taught and presented internationally, authored five books, and received numerous honors, including the AMIA Virginia K. Saba Informatics Award.

Most recently, she was awarded the Friends of the National Library of Medicine Nursing Informatics Award, recognizing her lasting contributions to the profession. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and HIMSS, Dr. Newbold continues to shape the future of healthcare through informatics.

Hear her insights at the Nursing and Health Sciences Informatics Bootcamp, November 20–21, 2025, at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFfF3-Xh
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10/02/2025

TExBioMed first-place winner, Katie Hambrice, represented the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at the Gulf Coast Annual Regional Conference (GC3 2025). She presented her research, “Geospatial Analysis of Disparities in Access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) Using Public Health Informatics,” with guidance from her mentor, Dr. Ravi Bhupatiraju.

Dr. Gabriela Wilson, Director of LCHI, introduced the Center to conference attendees, highlighting our mission to advance healthcare through research, technology, and collaboration.

GC3 2025 brought together healthcare and technology leaders from across the Gulf Coast for three days of keynotes, panels, and discussions on emerging trends.

We are proud of Katie for her outstanding presentation and grateful to Dr. Bhupatiraju and Dr. Wilson for their guidance and leadership. Congratulations to Katie on showcasing the exceptional talent of all TExBioMed Summer Research Institute scholars.

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09/19/2025

Advance Your Expertise at the Nursing and Health Sciences Informatics Bootcamp

Join the .healthsciences and LCHI, in collaboration with the , for a two-day Nursing and Health Sciences Informatics Bootcamp on November 20–21, 2025.

Earn up to 14 continuing education credits while learning from industry leaders Dr. Susan K. Newbold and Dr. Constance S. Berner on topics including leadership, information technology, and data security.

Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gFfF3-Xh
Early bird registration is available until October 30.

09/12/2025

We are excited to launch the ECHO Louisiana Community Coalition as part of our work at the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Led by Angie V. Sanchez, MD, MPH, and Sadie S., this initiative aims to strengthen maternal health by expanding access to education and resources throughout Region 5.

In collaboration with the Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center (SWLAHEC) and with support from Pfizer Global Medical Grants & Partnerships Program, this effort will engage families, birth workers, and community health teams to develop educational tools that reflect the needs and experiences of the region.

Read more about the initiative here:
https://louisiana.edu/news/new-louisiana-initiative-aims-boost-maternal-vaccination-through-community-led-education

08/28/2025

Did you know?
Your UL Lafayette ID can get you access to all the resources at the Lafayette Public Library. Check it out ~

Welcome back, Ragin' Cajuns! University of Louisiana at Lafayette students, faculty, and staff can now use their school IDs to access the Lafayette Public Library’s many resources. SoLAcc students will soon have access to the same service at a later date.

Allowing IDs from the university and community college to work as library cards will provide automatic access to LPL resources to about 22,000 people. They will be able to access not only a catalog of physical and digital materials, but also programs and services, including 24/7 online tutoring, résumé writing and job search assistance, study and meeting rooms, computer classes, art and craft programs, museum passes, study guides and practice tests, Makerspaces, and more.

08/25/2025

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08/21/2025

As the new academic year begins, we’re proud to reflect on the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation’s collaborations with the UL Lafayette College of Nursing and Health Sciences, featured in the Summer Newsletter.

LCHI helped bring international attention to our campus through the 46th Annual American Romanian Academy Congress, which welcomed global leaders in health informatics and biomedical research. We also celebrated UL Lafayette's recognition as a HIMSS Approved Education Partner, a designation that reflects our shared commitment to advancing healthcare education.

Through the TExBioMed Summer Institute, LCHI, in partnership with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, provided students with immersive training in biomedical informatics, AI in healthcare, and translational research. These experiences are helping prepare the next generation of health professionals to lead with innovation and impact.

Read more in the Summer Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gMA38zVd

08/06/2025

🌟 Celebrating the Future of Health Innovation
The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation proudly concludes the 2025 TExBioMed Summer Institute with deep appreciation for the 13 driven undergraduate scholars who spent their summer advancing research in biomedical informatics, genomics, data science, and public health.

Over 12 immersive weeks, these students brought bold ideas to life—tackling complex challenges, building new skills, and delivering impactful final presentations that reflect their growth and commitment.

🏅 Congratulations to our top showcase awardees:
• 1st – Katie Hambrice
• 2nd – Konye Brown
• 3rd (tie) – Aseel Ghani & Christian Bristow

We extend our sincere thanks to the research mentors, judges, guest lecturers, community partners, and university leadership who made this program possible—and to our behind-the-scenes champions, Program Coordinator Kemiah Owoh, and Graduate Assistants Chloe Guidry, Muhammad Usama Islam, and Madhu Nalluri.

TExBioMed is led by LCHI with generous funding from the National Library of Medicine at NIH (Award ), under the direction of Dr. Gabriela Wilson, PI and Program Director, whose vision and leadership continue to shape the future of health innovation at UL Lafayette and beyond.

✨ As this chapter closes, a new one begins. Our scholars leave with more than experience—they carry forward the skills, purpose, and passion to shape the future of health innovation. We can’t wait to see where their journeys lead.

07/30/2025

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs are conducting a survey to help identify service gaps for veterans and their families in Louisiana.

It’s not too late to participate — the survey closes tomorrow, July 31st!

We are inviting you to take a one-time, voluntary, and anonymous survey about your background, support needs, and mental wellness. It takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Please select the link that applies to you to give your consent and begin the survey:

Veterans: https://lnkd.in/gvjQcqTZ
Family members of veterans: https://lnkd.in/gngeX_WP
Employees or volunteers of veteran service organizations: https://lnkd.in/gPcASwgH

Your input is valuable and will help improve services for the veteran community across the state. Thank you for your time and support!

07/16/2025

ATTENTION VETERAN FAMILY MEMBERS: WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs are conducting a survey study to identify opportunities for growth in serving Louisiana's veterans and their families.

We invite veterans, family members of veterans and those who work for or volunteer in a veterans service organization to take a one-time survey to answer questions about your background and needs for support. If you want to participate, please use the following links to give your consent and start the survey:

• If you are a veteran, click here: https://louisiana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JhZaLTX0bMfKtg
• If you are a family member of a veteran, click here: https://louisiana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ooCVCNKxuL1hfE
• If you are an employee or volunteer of a veteran service organization, click here: https://louisiana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HVAoe83eGuLSqG

Questions? Call 337.482.0197.

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