LSU Health Shreveport (LSUSHS) educates and trains the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists who will continue our proud legacy of innovative and lifesaving healthcare and cutting-edge medical research. As one of only 171 academic medical centers in North America, LSU Health Shreveport is a steadfast institution in North Louisiana.
Healthcare remains a key sector that drives the economy in north Louisiana. LSUHS has a direct economic impact of $600 million in the Shreveport region. Combined with the economic impact ($2.4 Billion) of our practicing alumni, LSUHS has a total economic impact of over $3 billion on North Louisiana. In addition, over 70% of our community’s physicians and allied health professionals received a portion or all of their training at LSUHS.
By supporting scholarships and student initiatives at the School of Medicine, School of Allied Health Professions, and School of Graduate Studies, you can open doors and create opportunities for our future healthcare leaders and scientists.
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Gifts to the White Coat Scholarship Campaign allow LSUHS to award scholarships to deserving and gifted medical students with diverse life experiences, including those from underserved or rural communities. Scholarships are essential to expanding access to medical education.
Gifts to the SAHP General Scholarship Fund allow LSUHS to award scholarships to deserving and gifted Allied Health students with diverse life experiences and are essential to expanding access to healthcare education.
Gifts to the Brent Reed, PhD Memorial Student Support Fund provide need-based financial support to our student researchers at the School of Graduate Studies. These dedicated future scientists are essential to advancing healthcare and biotechnology. Many will become educators equipped to train future generations of scientists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in contributing Matching Funds to be used as Challenge Gifts on Giving Day 2024, please contact Jesse Gilmore at [email protected] or 318-861-0855. Your generosity will inspire others to make an impact for LSU Health Shreveport!