Louisiana Tech University
http://www.latech.edu/

Louisiana Tech has had a close working relationship with the town of Dubach for a number of years. For example, Louisiana Tech’s Architecture Department is working with the city on a master plan and has designed and built several structures in the community. The Center for Rural Development at Louisiana Tech is currently working with the town of Dubach to develop a website for the city. Students from the sociology department assisted Dubach in recounting the population to correct the Census Data which indicated Dubach would move from town to village status.

Town of Dubach
http://www.dubachla.com/

The town of Dubach has had a relationship with Louisiana Tech over a number of years. Under the leadership of Mayor Margaret Rogers, the Dubach community is very organized and proactive in identifying its needs and seeking for help. They have been able to form long lasting community coalitions that use the available resources effectively. For example, both DRABO, a civic organization, and Dubach Revitalization Coalition, a faith based organization in Dubach have worked together in restoring the beauty and identity of the city and developing some recreational facilities.

Dubach High School

Because reaching youth is such a key part of this project, representatives from the school board and the Dubach High School participated in the needs assessment from the beginning. They identified obesity as a concern among the youth and suggested the after-school program as a solution. The role of the school system in Dubach will be to (1) provide access to the children in the schools for educational, health screening, and outreach activities; (2) disseminate information to the families through school networks; (3) provide facilities both outdoor and indoors for the after school program and the summer sport camps.

Lincoln General Hospital
http://www.lincolnhealth.com/

Lincoln General Hospital is an acute care hospital licensed for 160 beds and is located in Ruston, LA, the seat of Lincoln Parish. A full service facility, LGH’s primary market area includes Lincoln Parish and parts of Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson, Union, and Winn parishes. LGH opened May 1, 1962. It provides healthcare in an atmosphere of professionalism and compassion, per its mission.

LGH’s vision is to provide unity and support in partnerships through which “together” we can deliver excellence in health care to this community. It is the only full-service acute care hospital within a 25-mile radius.

Dubach Revitalization Coalition

Dubach Revitalization Coalition is a faith-based alliance of churches in Dubach. The individual churches will provide the facilities for the screening and they will do publicity for the screens. This Consortium agency will provide invaluable health and wellness services to the target population. The contact person for Dubach Revitalization Coalition is their secretary Ms. Glenda Knowles.

DRABO

DRABO is a non-profit organization based in Dubach whose goal is improve the physical appearance of the city and restore the local resources to serve the community better. Members of DRABO volunteer their time, expertise, skills and resources to the meet the needs of their community. The organization is made up of community leaders, including members of area churches. DRABO is the primary means of access to volunteers in the community and serves as a chamber of commerce. The role of the organization in this project is to mobilize the community and volunteer during the screens as needed. The contact person and the member of the DUHOP board representing DRABO is Ms. Nancy Jensen, the president of the organization.

Lincoln Council on Aging

Lincoln Parish Council on Aging provides a broad range of programs and services to improve the quality of life for older and at-risk senior citizens of Lincoln Parish, and enables them to live independently with dignity in the least restrictive environment. As a member of the consortium the Council on Aging is committed to let us use their facility to screen the older adults and to provide transportation for the same if needed. Ms. Michelle Wright, the executive director, is the contact person and member of the DUITOP board representing the Council on Aging.