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G W Long Hansen's Disease Center
The G W Long Hansen's Disease Center in Baton Rouge, LA is a community-based health center that is part of the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. With nearly 1,400 health centers and over 15,000 sites, they provide affordable and high-quality primary health care services to underserved communities, catering to the medical, dental, behavioral, and other health care needs of more than 30 million people. They also have special initiatives to support individuals experiencing homelessness, agricultural workers, and residents of public housing. As a recipient of various grants and funding opportunities, the G W Long Hansen's Disease Center focuses on advancing health center excellence, clinical quality improvement, and emergency preparedness. They provide technical assistance, training, and resources to health centers, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive care. Additionally, they engage in data reporting and research to enhance health care outcomes and promote health equity. Through their dedication to serving the community, they have received recognition for their achievements in access, quality, health information technology, and their response to public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.Generated from the website