Dr. Monteic A. Sizer serves as Executive Director of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (Northeast Delta HSA). He joined the organization in May 2013 as its first Executive Director. He is uniquely qualified to advocate on behalf of citizens located in the twelve Northeast Delta HSA parishes he represents because he exemplifies how people can meet their greatest human potential based on accountability, integrity and a willingness to engage in their own lives.
TRANSFORMATIONS is a new blog by Dr. Monteic A. Sizer, Northeast Delta’s executive director. The blog aims to challenge, encourage and inspire Louisiana citizens, and the nation, to think and act differently – to pursue the world we seek, rather than the world we have. Dr. Sizer believes citizens and government can work together as creative catalysts to help transform broken people, families, communities and social systems.
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The scourge of substance abuse has cast a long shadow over our communities, posing severe health risks and straining public resources. As this crisis escalates,
As I reflect upon America’s current societal issues and watch local, state, and federal efforts struggle to address them, I am encouraged and concerned. If
As American healthcare leaders, we must center patients, especially those receiving Medicaid and Medicare benefits. Centering patients means that we must respect them, listen to
While reflecting on the question Langston Hughes asked years ago, “what happens to a dream deferred,” I knew that in my current role and serving
Health system transformation begins with its leaders. Health leaders must have high emotional intelligence and IQ in today’s complex healthcare environment. Characteristics needed for effective
As we celebrate Black History Month, we must be able to see our common humanity. We all, in varying degrees, live, love, laugh, get sick,
The scourge of substance abuse has cast a long shadow over our communities, posing severe health risks and straining public resources. As this crisis escalates,
As I reflect upon America’s current societal issues and watch local, state, and federal efforts struggle to address them, I am encouraged and concerned. If
As American healthcare leaders, we must center patients, especially those receiving Medicaid and Medicare benefits. Centering patients means that we must respect them, listen to
While reflecting on the question Langston Hughes asked years ago, “what happens to a dream deferred,” I knew that in my current role and serving
Health system transformation begins with its leaders. Health leaders must have high emotional intelligence and IQ in today’s complex healthcare environment. Characteristics needed for effective
As we celebrate Black History Month, we must be able to see our common humanity. We all, in varying degrees, live, love, laugh, get sick,
Technological advances have ushered in significant patient improvements in population health outcomes across our nation. These advances have allowed access to lifesaving behavioral and primary
We needed to prioritize the health and wellness of our citizens in Northeast Louisiana. We needed to cast a vision as to what could be,
With respect to the right of individuals to make informed decisions about what’s best for them and their families, I understand that taking the COVID-19
America is complicated. Our founding federal and state constitutional documents are brilliantly written and aspirational. They call us to our highest and most noble virtues.
With our highly anticipated Faith, Addiction & Trauma Summit only a few weeks away, the timing couldn’t be better to take an in-depth look into
In this blog, we frequently make mention of transformations that our Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is creating in our communities. While these transformations are
A pastor once said, “if emotional pain made a sound, my congregation would never be able to hear the sermon.” This sentiment is as true
My clients don’t hit bottom; they live on the bottom. If we wait for them to hit bottom, they will die. The obstacle to their
There are people in addiction recovery that see their experience as a gift from a higher power. The addiction got their attention and started the
Who among us wants to be forgotten, left alone and uninvolved when we have much to offer? For too long, too many seniors in Northeast
“America is the land of the second chance – and when the gates of prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life.”
“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” –Helen Keller As leaders in the field of human services,