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Have a Healthy Holiday! Have a Healthy Holiday!

Have a Healthy Holiday!

Eat smart. Cook right. Get moving. Find joy.
Planksgiving Challenge: 30 Days of Thanks and Planks! Planksgiving Challenge: 30 Days of Thanks and Planks!

Planksgiving Challenge: 30 Days of Thanks and Planks!

Take the "Planksgiving Challenge" on the November Challenge Calendar. 
Leaders Graduate from Cenla BoardBuilders Program Leaders Graduate from Cenla BoardBuilders Program

Leaders Graduate from Cenla BoardBuilders Program

Eight leaders graduate from 2019 Cenla BoardBuilders Program.

Ninth annual Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors held October 9 Ninth annual Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors held October 9

Ninth annual Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors held October 9

As part of its Healthy Behaviors Initiative, The Rapides Foundation hosts the Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors each year as a way for Central Louisiana students to learn how to become advocates for healthy choices and policy change in their schools and...

Nonprofit Leaders Graduate from Cenla ExecBuilders Program Nonprofit Leaders Graduate from Cenla ExecBuilders Program

Nonprofit Leaders Graduate from Cenla ExecBuilders Program

Six nonprofit leaders graduated from the Cenla ExecBuilders Program.

Foundation Releases Healthy Behaviors Program Grant Foundation Releases Healthy Behaviors Program Grant

Foundation Releases Healthy Behaviors Program Grant

The Healthy Behaviors Program Grant is available from the Foundation. 

The Rapides Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary The Rapides Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Rapides Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Under the guidance of its Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer, The Rapides Foundation has spent a quarter of a century fulfilling its mission of improving the health status of Central Louisiana in its dual role as part owner of Rapides...

2018 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

It is with pleasure that we share The Rapides Foundation's 2018 Annual Report. We hope you enjoy learning more about the powerful work being done in support of the Foundation's mission to improve the health status of Central Louisiana.
2018 Annual Report Available 2018 Annual Report Available

2018 Annual Report Available

The Rapides Foundation's 2018 Annual Report is now available.

Healthcare Access Grant Lifting Barriers Healthcare Access Grant Lifting Barriers

Healthcare Access Grant Lifting Barriers

A grant opportunity created by The Rapides Foundation is providing children and adults living in some of the most rural communities of Central Louisiana better access to healthcare services.

2018 Community Health Needs Assessment Released 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment Released

2018 Community Health Needs Assessment Released

The Rapides Foundation announces the release of the 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive data-driven report that studies the health, behaviors and needs of people living in the Foundation’s nine-parish service area.

The Orchard Foundation Awarded $4.5 Million Grant The Orchard Foundation Awarded $4.5 Million Grant

The Orchard Foundation Awarded $4.5 Million Grant

U.S. Dept. of Education grant will increase the number of math and science teachers in rural Cenla parishes.

New Foundation program develops reading skills in young children New Foundation program develops reading skills in young children

New Foundation program develops reading skills in young children

The Read to Soar early literacy program is preparing young children for school success by cultivating a love for reading long before they set foot in a classroom. 

CMAP Offers Free Medications, Cancer Screens CMAP Offers Free Medications, Cancer Screens

CMAP Offers Free Medications, Cancer Screens

An initiative of The Rapides Foundation provides eligible residents with free prescription medications and cancer screens.

CLTCC Grant Funding to Boost Manufacturing Training Programs in Cenla CLTCC Grant Funding to Boost Manufacturing Training Programs in Cenla

CLTCC Grant Funding to Boost Manufacturing Training Programs in Cenla

An investment to strengthen manufacturing training at CLTCC is the result of planning started in 2008 when the Foundation began a discussion around the future workforce of Central Louisiana.

Healthy Lifestyle Program Healthy Lifestyle Program

Healthy Lifestyle Program

Healthy Lifestyle Program provides nutrition and physical activity counseling to patients referred by their doctors.

Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors

Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors

A one day event for students to learn how to become advocates for healthy choices and policy change in their schools and communities.
CMAP Extra card offers big savings on some prescriptions CMAP Extra card offers big savings on some prescriptions

CMAP Extra card offers big savings on some prescriptions

CMAP offers CMAP Extra, a prescription drug benefit card program available to everyone, regardless of age, income or residency.

Cancer Screening is Important Cancer Screening is Important

Cancer Screening is Important

Learn more about The Rapides Foundation’s Cancer Screening Project
Want to improve your health? Follow the map Want to improve your health? Follow the map

Want to improve your health? Follow the map

Are you looking for opportunities to improve your health? The Rapides Foundation’s new interactive map can point you in the right direction.

 

Recent News

The Rapides Foundation encourages everyone to 'Have a Healthy Holiday'

The Rapides Foundation encourages everyone to 'Have a Healthy Holiday' The Rapides Foundation encourages everyone to 'Have a Healthy Holiday'
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The Rapides Foundation encourages everyone to 'Have a Healthy Holiday'

Find recipes, videos and more

The Rapides Foundation is encouraging everyone to “Have a Healthy Holiday” with healthier holiday recipes and preparation videos, simple exercise videos, and tips to keep you on track with your health goals during the busy holiday season.

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Ninth annual Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors held October 9

Ninth annual Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors held October 9 Ninth annual Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors held October 9
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Ninth annual Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors held October 9

Event attracts approximately 600 students, teachers from 7 Cenla parishes

As part of its Healthy Behaviors Initiative, The Rapides Foundation hosts the Youth Summit on Healthy Behaviors each year as a way for Central Louisiana students to learn how to become advocates for healthy choices and policy change in their schools and communities.

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Applications being accepted for CLIP program

Applications being accepted for CLIP program Applications being accepted for CLIP program
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Applications being accepted for CLIP program

Apply now for teacher residency program that begins in summer 2020

Applications are being accepted for the Central Louisiana Instructional Partnership, a paid teacher residency program that develops middle school math and science teachers for high-needs schools in Central Louisiana.

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