Louisiana State University Health Shreveport
LSU Health Shreveport is dedicated to educating and training the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists. As a prominent academic medical center, it focuses on innovative healthcare, cutting-edge medical research, and community impact, with a mission to teach, heal, and discover for the well-being of the state and beyond.
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport
1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
What We Do
Medical Education
Providing comprehensive medical education through the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Allied Health Professions.
Research Initiatives
Engaging in various biomedical research areas, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, virology, and neuroscience.
Clinical Services
Offering state-of-the-art clinical care and a range of tertiary special services to a diverse patient population.
Accredited programs designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills through monthly conferences and regularly scheduled series.
Providing police and security services for LSU Health Shreveport, ensuring the safety of students, faculty, employees, patients, and visitors.
A free, 24/7 emergency service for poison exposure cases, staffed by specially trained nurses, pharmacists, and physicians.
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination
LSU Health Shreveport has established the Emerging Viral Threat (EVT) Laboratory to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccination services.
Mobile COVID-19 Testing
LSU Health Shreveport has deployed mobile testing units to underserved areas to increase access to COVID-19 testing.
EpiCenter Mental Health Program
A collaborative program with Volunteers of America North Louisiana providing assessment and treatment for youth and adults experiencing psychosis.
Graduate Medical Education
Training physicians through residency programs in various specialties.
Continuing Medical Education
Programs designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills.
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination
LSU Health Shreveport has established the Emerging Viral Threat (EVT) Laboratory to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccination services.
LSU Health Shreveport is producing 3D-printed nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing as part of a national cooperative effort.
Psychological and Cognitive Health and Performance
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Diagnostics
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Battlefield Resuscitation
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Chancellor, Dean of School of Medicine
Dean of School of Allied Health Professions, Vice Chancellor for Academic Administration
Dean of School of Graduate Studies
Assistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Assistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Assistant Professor - Clinical of Radiology
News & Updates
Match Day
An annual event where medical students learn where they will be doing their residency training.
Commencement Ceremony
Celebration of graduates from the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Allied Health Professions.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
LSU Health Shreveport has organized community vaccination clinics, reaching significant milestones in vaccination efforts.
Press conference announcing expanded mobile COVID-19 testing in rural areas to address community needs.
Graduate Research and Student Preparation (GRASP) Event
An event designed to introduce high school and college students to careers available after completing an advanced science degree.
Partners in Wellness 25th Anniversary
Celebration of the mobile cancer screening program that has provided life-saving screenings and education to citizens regardless of their insurance status.
Congratulations to Peter H. Seidenberg, MD, for achieving the distinction of Certified Physician Executive.
Six faculty members recognized for their contributions to scientific research.
LSU Health Shreveport Leads Louisiana Response to COVID-19
LSU Health Shreveport has been leading Louisiana and much of the nation in its COVID-19 response, including testing and vaccination efforts.
LSUHS experts discuss the ongoing COVID-19 surge and the importance of vaccination and public health measures.
LSU Health Shreveport scientists have discovered a promising new treatment for prostate cancer and developed a playbook detailing how to track viral variants in underserved areas.
Economic Impact
LSU Health Shreveport has a direct economic impact of $600 million in the Shreveport region and over $3 billion on North Louisiana.
Training Physicians
Over 70% of the physicians and allied health professionals in the community received training at LSU Health Shreveport.
COVID-19 Testing Milestone
The EVT Lab has processed over 887,829 COVID-19 PCR test samples, contributing significantly to public health efforts.
Vaccine Administration
LSU Health Shreveport has administered over 133,247 COVID-19 vaccines, playing a crucial role in the vaccination campaign.
LSU Health Shreveport was among the first in the U.S. to offer convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients.
Healthcare Research All-Star Awards
Seven LSU Health Shreveport faculty members received Healthcare Research All-Star Awards from Avant-Garde Health for their contributions to healthcare research.
A novel approach to treating neurodegenerative disorders and brain injuries using neural progenitor cells derived from the mammalian placenta.
A combination therapy designed to improve the benefits of androgen deprivation therapy and delay the progression to castrate-resistant prostate cancer.
A therapeutic strategy focusing on inhibiting lysosome trafficking within tumor cells to slow tumor invasion.
A surgical tool designed to simplify the process of bone fixation in animal models.
A novel therapeutic approach leveraging hydrogen sulfide donors to counteract endothelial dysfunction caused by methamphetamine use.