Sadi for Louisiana

08/19/2026

Honestly…we deserve so much better.

08/07/2026

What is a maternity care desert?

At first glance, it sounds like a term that only applies to pregnancy or childbirth.

But it’s really about something much bigger: access.

A maternity care desert is a community where people have little or no access to maternity care because hospitals have closed labor and delivery units, there aren’t enough providers, or care is simply too far away to reach easily.

When that happens, the effects ripple throughout the entire community.

Expectant parents may have to travel hours for prenatal appointments or to give birth. Emergency departments take on additional responsibilities. Healthcare providers become stretched even thinner. And when a healthcare system is under that kind of strain, accessing routine care becomes more difficult for everyone.

That’s why a maternity care desert isn’t just a place on a map.

It’s a reflection of a healthcare system struggling to meet the needs of its community.

At LCRF Southwest, we believe understanding these challenges is the first step toward creating meaningful change. Because when we understand the “why,” we can have better conversations about the “how.”

💚 Strong communities care for one another.

This is More Explaining, where we break down big issues into conversations everyone can understand.

What healthcare topic would you like us to connect the dots on next?

07/26/2026

07/17/2026

Micah 6:8 Mission is honored to have been invited to attend Project Connect’s Community Lunch & Learn: Who Does What in Sulphur Government?

Understanding how local government works is an important part of building stronger, healthier, and more engaged communities. We encourage our supporters, volunteers, and neighbors to join us for this free event to learn more about City, Parish, and Regional government, discover available community resources, and find new ways to get involved in shaping the future of Sulphur.

Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sulphur Regional Library
1160 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663

Lunch is provided at no cost, but registration is requested.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4vUEcbf