The Physician Coalition of Louisiana invited our members to the Louisiana State Capitol for a Day of Advocacy on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Attendees kicked the morning off with breakfast and registration at the Lt. Governor’s Apartment before heading to the Capitol to meet with legislators.

THANK YOU to the great group of over 100 physicians, residents and medical students who joined us at the Capitol for White Coat Wednesday! Those attending had the opportunity to attend committee meetings and visit with their legislators. We were pleased to expand the event by offering some additional opportunities and joining forces with some of our specialty society groups.

Pictured: Medical students attending the event	Pictured: Medical students, residents and physicians attending the event	Pictured: Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and James Campbell, MD – LAFP Past President
Pictured: Medical students from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine	Pictured: Danette Null, MD, FAAFP – Lake Charles FM Residency Program Director, Emilio Russo, MD, FAAFP – LSU New Orleans Department of FM Chair and Ernest James, MD – Kenner FM Residency Program Director	Pictured: Physicians attending the legislative breakfast and understanding the bills of importance to discuss with legislators during the event
Pictured: Physicians attending the legislative breakfast and understanding the bills of importance to discuss with legislators during the event	Pictured: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine representatives with Senator Francis Thompson	Pictured: Erik Hanson, MD and Karl Hanson, MD
Pictured: Brian Harrell, MD, FAAFP – LAFP President talking with residents	Pictured: Senator Kirk Talbot – Chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee	Pictured: Representative Thomas Pressly discusses HB 468 with the Senate Insurance Committee
Pictured: Richard Bridges, MD testifying before the Senate Insurance Committee on HB 468	Pictured: Senator Katrina Jackson – member on the Senate Insurance Committee and long time advocate for the LAFP

The Louisiana Family Medicine Residency Programs performed health screenings for the legislators and the general public. Health screenings included BMI Calculation, Glucose Screening, Colon Cancer Screening, Blood Pressure Check, Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Smoking Cessation.

The Louisiana Family Medicine Residency Programs that participated during the White Coat Day in the State Capitol Rotunda included:   

• Bogalusa Family Medicine Residency Program
• East Jefferson Family Medicine Residency Program
• Lafayette Family Medicine Residency Program
• Lake Charles Family Medicine Residency Program
• Kenner Family Medicine Residency Program
• Monroe Family Medicine Residency Program