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Malaysian Reserve
07-06-2025
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
NEDHSA to host JiggAerobics event
MONROE, La., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is hosting its seventh JiggAerobics event beginning at 6 p.m. June 12 at Monroe Downtown River Market, 316 S. Grand St. NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said the event provides a fun and upbeat activity for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. 'Fitness plays an important role in mental health and, when coupled with proper exercise, is a strong predictor of positive health outcomes,' Dr. Sizer said. 'By hosting events such as JiggAerobics, we are providing an opportunity for citizens of northeast Louisiana to engage in healthy activities and learn about the interconnectedness of their mental and physical health.' The event is part of NEDHSA's #getfitHSA initiative, which supports NEDHSA's integrated care model by increasing access to healthy activities and informing communities about the importance of staying fit and active. Data shows that heart disease, obesity and other physical illnesses are correlated with various forms of trauma, stress and mental illness, Dr. Sizer said. The event will be led by JiggAerobics founder LaDonte Lotts, also known as 'Mr. Get Right.' The dance-based fitness program fuses jigging — an energetic Louisiana dance style — with Lotts' dance moves and numerous plyometric exercises. NEDHSA consistently works to understand the unique health care needs of the citizens of Northeast Louisiana. 'Once we understand the needs and wishes of the people, we actively put programs and services in place to help meet people where they are,' Dr. Sizer said. Register for free tickets at
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NEDHSA to host JiggAerobics event
MONROE, La., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is hosting its seventh JiggAerobics event beginning at 6 p.m. June 12 at Monroe Downtown River Market, 316 S. Grand St. NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said the event provides a fun and upbeat activity for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. "Fitness plays an important role in mental health and, when coupled with proper exercise, is a strong predictor of positive health outcomes," Dr. Sizer said. "By hosting events such as JiggAerobics, we are providing an opportunity for citizens of northeast Louisiana to engage in healthy activities and learn about the interconnectedness of their mental and physical health." The event is part of NEDHSA's #getfitHSA initiative, which supports NEDHSA's integrated care model by increasing access to healthy activities and informing communities about the importance of staying fit and active. Data shows that heart disease, obesity and other physical illnesses are correlated with various forms of trauma, stress and mental illness, Dr. Sizer said. The event will be led by JiggAerobics founder LaDonte Lotts, also known as "Mr. Get Right." The dance-based fitness program fuses jigging -- an energetic Louisiana dance style -- with Lotts' dance moves and numerous plyometric exercises. NEDHSA consistently works to understand the unique health care needs of the citizens of Northeast Louisiana. "Once we understand the needs and wishes of the people, we actively put programs and services in place to help meet people where they are," Dr. Sizer said. Register for free tickets at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malaysian Reserve
27-05-2025
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
NEDHSA to host Veterans Tribute event
MONROE, La., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is hosting 'Neighbors in Service: A Veterans Tribute' from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum Pavilion, 701 Kansas Lane, in Monroe. The event will be a day for our Northeast Louisiana veterans and their families to connect with Northeast Delta Human Services Authority's network of services and foster community awareness of the unique challenges veterans face. NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said the agency has always worked to serve the veteran population and meet its needs. 'We want veterans and their family members to see our agency as partners and allies,' Dr. Sizer said. 'We see your sacrifices and we are here to help.' NEDHSA plans to partner further with businesses, colleges and universities, nonprofit agencies and other governmental systems to help bring much-needed awareness and services to veterans living in Louisiana's Delta. NEDHSA's Operation Leave No Veteran Behind initiative provides increased awareness and support and highlights services for the needs of veterans and their families in our 12-parish region. The agency recently launched its Veterans Suicide Awareness campaign, which aims to raise awareness and encourage community support for veterans and their families while highlighting the strategic approach to improving veteran health outcomes. Saturday's event will include live music, vendors, free food and games. Katie Terrell, special assistant to the executive director, said, 'We will stand with veterans and offer services that will help fight against the unique challenges veterans and their family members may face. As a community, we can build a stronger Northeast Louisiana, and our veterans are an important building block to doing just that.' Dr. Sizer added, 'We will do our part to ensure that our region's military veterans receive quality mental health, addictive disorder, primary care and related social supports such as housing, employment and food. No military veteran should ever be abandoned, alone, suicidal, hungry or homeless. They should have a safety net that meets their needs.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NEDHSA to host Veterans Tribute event
MONROE, La., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is hosting "Neighbors in Service: A Veterans Tribute" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Chennault Aviation and Military Museum Pavilion, 701 Kansas Lane, in Monroe. The event will be a day for our Northeast Louisiana veterans and their families to connect with Northeast Delta Human Services Authority's network of services and foster community awareness of the unique challenges veterans face. NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said the agency has always worked to serve the veteran population and meet its needs. "We want veterans and their family members to see our agency as partners and allies," Dr. Sizer said. "We see your sacrifices and we are here to help." NEDHSA plans to partner further with businesses, colleges and universities, nonprofit agencies and other governmental systems to help bring much-needed awareness and services to veterans living in Louisiana's Delta. NEDHSA's Operation Leave No Veteran Behind initiative provides increased awareness and support and highlights services for the needs of veterans and their families in our 12-parish region. The agency recently launched its Veterans Suicide Awareness campaign, which aims to raise awareness and encourage community support for veterans and their families while highlighting the strategic approach to improving veteran health outcomes. Saturday's event will include live music, vendors, free food and games. Katie Terrell, special assistant to the executive director, said, "We will stand with veterans and offer services that will help fight against the unique challenges veterans and their family members may face. As a community, we can build a stronger Northeast Louisiana, and our veterans are an important building block to doing just that." Dr. Sizer added, "We will do our part to ensure that our region's military veterans receive quality mental health, addictive disorder, primary care and related social supports such as housing, employment and food. No military veteran should ever be abandoned, alone, suicidal, hungry or homeless. They should have a safety net that meets their needs." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NEDHSA research to be published in BMC Primary Care Journal
MONROE, La., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority's research article, "The Assessment of Mental and Physical Health Outcomes Over Time in An Integrated Care Setting," will be published in BMC Primary Care Journal. The study presents encouraging findings on integrated care models that combine behavioral and physical health services. The results demonstrate that individuals with mental health challenges experienced notable improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms over time, while maintaining stable physical health indicators such as systolic blood pressure and glycated hemoglobin. These findings underscore the value of integrated care in addressing the complex needs of patients, particularly in underserved communities. Original Article Listing by BMC Primary Care NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said, "This report's publication in the BMC Primary Care Journal validates our empirical focus and overall population health improvement desires in Louisiana's Delta. We are honored to have our research featured in such a prestigious journal." Dr. Sizer said NEDHSA is committed to publishing outcome-based research on the effectiveness of the agency's integrated behavioral and primary health care model. "I established our analytics department to better help us measure the outcomes and efficiencies of our internal operations and also be able to know more about the social, environmental, psychological and primary health-care needs of the thousands of vulnerable patients we serve regionally," Dr. Sizer said. "With this data focus and our commitment to continuous improvement, we are well on our way to further transforming our region and the lives of those we serve." Dr. Dependra Bhatta, NEDHSA's Director of Behavioral and Primary Health Analytics, said, "Our study examined the impact of integrating primary care into a behavioral health setting, offering a more coordinated approach for individuals living with mental health conditions. We observed improvements in mental health outcomes and stability in key physical health indicators, such as blood pressure and blood glucose levels." Dr. Bhatta said the findings are significant because they show that when care is better coordinated, especially in communities where access to comprehensive services is limited, patients can make meaningful progress. "It speaks to the value of treating the whole person, not just individual conditions," Dr. Bhatta said. Consistent with NEDHSA's outcomes focus on behalf of vulnerable people and populations, Dr. Sizer will be establishing an evidence to practice research center to inform much-needed research around maternal health, trauma, mental illness, addiction and negative social determinants of health. "We are positioned to add significant insights into how you really understand, prevent and treat some of today's most challenging social and medical challenges," Dr. Sizer said. "With our evidence to practice center, we will be drawing down significant research and development dollars, helping to position Louisiana as a national leader in mitigating negative health outcomes associated with maternal health, mental health and addiction prevention and treatment, and the many negative social determinants of health that cause so many in our great state not to thrive and prosper." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
