Ochsner LSU Health opening community health centers across north La. to address needs of underserved communities

SHREVEPORT, La. – Ochsner LSU Health has announced its plans for four new community health centers across north Louisiana. They will be opened by the end of 2022 and aim to address the health needs of underserved communities.

It’s all part of Ochsner’s 10-year vision for a healthy state. This initiative was announced in November of 2020 and includes an initial investment of $100 million over the next five years. The project aims to remove barriers to healthcare, bring resources to underserved communities, work with partners to research health disparities, use technology to improve patient outcomes and invest in the state’s next generation of healthcare providers and frontline workers.

“Ochsner LSU Health is quickly and continuously expanding accessible, affordable, convenient and effective health care across north Louisiana,” said Chuck Daigle, the CEO of Ochsner LSU Health. “These new community health centers mark another significant milestone in that progress, meeting people where they are with services for their unique needs.”