in the late 1980's, the General Health System recognized the need for a proactive and aggressive approach to the problems of crime and decay in the Mid City neighborhoods surrounding its flagship facility, the Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City. With crime on the rise and businesses leaving at an alarming pace, General Health System moved forward with the bold and visionary creation of a separate not-for-profit organization whose sole mission would be the renewal of the heart of Baton Rouge. Thus was born Mid City Redevelopment Alliance. General Health System's investment in the Alliance was in keeping with its mission of community outreach. As the only community-owned not-for-profit health care organization in the Baton Rouge, GHS has a long and vibrant history of reaching out to all sectors of the Baton Rouge community. Today ther are two campuses that make up Baton Rouge General Medical Center, still remaining one hospital.

As the first not-for-profit organization in Baton Rouge created to address the challenges of a specific geographic region, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance has established itself as the most dynamic and successful community development organization in our city.