Community engagement: reaching the community we serve through education, empowerment, outreach, and advocacy
Imagine a resource that celebrates what it means to be a teen girl in New Orleans, that builds on young girls’ fierce creativity and curiosity and accompanies them as they tackle both the exciting and difficult parts of transitioning into young womanhood.
Geaux Girl! is a print and online magazine created for and with New Orleans teen girls to inform, inspire, engage, and empower.
Our residents and faculty have served as contributors to the magazine for the past
5 years.
Questions are submitted anonymously by teen girls from within our city. Our responses
allow us to be relevant in the community and relatable to our young patients.
-La'Nasha Tanner MD, Section Editor
Link to latest Geaux Girl Issue
Link to Geaux Girl Media Outlet
Link to latest Real Talk column by LSU OBGYN
The LSU Department of OBGYN participates in the annual Fall Community Health Fest Sponsored by University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health. The goal for the health fair is to increase awareness of chronic health conditions and provide education and resources to patients in our community. Our department is on site each year to provide information about women’s health including cancer screening, preventive care, as well as STI statistics and prevention info.
ADVOCACY with ACOG: Every year, Dr. Freehill, along with a few residents interested in advocacy, attend the ACOG annual Congressional Leadership Conference (CLC). CLC provides the opportunity to build and maintain lasting relationships with members of Congress and become important assets on Capitol Hill.
This popular advocacy event includes ...
- An overview of the legislative process and tips for successful lobbying
- A deep dive into ACOG’s current legislative priorities
- Opportunities to meet with your elected representatives
- Networking with your fellow obstetrics and gynecology advocates
- The chance to have a positive impact on legislation affecting our specialty and your patients
