National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health

Founded: 1998
Full-time: 3
Part-time: 12
Director: Judith H. LaRosa, PhD
1501 Canal Street, Room 908
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

Telephone: 504/584-3539  Fax: 504/584-3540

Mission:

The mission of the Tulane Xavier National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health (TUXCOE) is to enhance the health and well-being of women in the Greater New Orleans/Region I area through a five-part program: clinical care, research, community integration, gender-specific health professional education, and the advancement of women in medicine and science.

Clinical Services:

TUXCOE, working in collaboration with the Tulane University Hospital and Clinics and community partners, provides "one-stop shopping" clinical care in this "center without walls. The care is directed toward somen of all ages, racial/ethnic groups, and socioeconomic status within the area. Clinical Director: Anuradha Rao, M.D.: 547-4108 (beeper)

Research:

TUXCOE faculty and partners conduct research across the spectrum of basic and applied research in women’s health and gender-based studies. Some particular areas of activity include: breast health and breast cancer, urological disorders, environmental hazards and toxins, economic self-sufficiency. Research Director: Valerie Setlow, PhD: 585-6910

Community Integration:

TUXCOE has an active community outreach and integration program that brings together over 30 community organization dedicated to women'’ issues and concerns. These partnerships are integral to TUXCOE'’ mission and operation. Community Integration Director: Bettina Beech, DrPH: 587-2181

Curricula:

TUXCOE collaborates with health professional schools in the area (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, public health) to enhance gender-specific education across health promotion and disease prevention/intervention. Curricula Director: Myra Kleinpeter, MD: 553-8856 (beeper)

Advancement of Women:

TUXCOE works within the academic centers to raise awareness and provide opportunities to advance women in medicine and science to levels of leadership. Renee Hartz, MD: 528-4433 (beeper)

Location:

TUXCOE is temporarily located at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1501 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Upon completion of its administrative offices, TUXCOE will move to nearby 127 Elks Place in New Orleans. The administrative staff, library, and educational facilities will be located there. The clinical services are integrated throughout the Tulane Hospital and Clinics.

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