The Cenla Medication Access Program (CMAP) has been awarded the Rural Health Program of the Year by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The award is being presented in New Orleans on May 20, 2005 during the 28th NRHA Annual Conference, the largest national meeting devoted to addressing rural health issues and the educational needs of those who practice, work and live in rural areas.
An 18 member Board has been chosen to lead a new economic development entity for Central Louisiana - Cenla Advantage Partnership (CAP). CAP is a private nonprofit economic development organization that is funded by the private sector.