About LRHA

Purpose

To promote rural health as a distinct concern in Louisiana
To serve as a unified voice for health care providers, public officials, healthcare employees, educators and consumers working cooperatively to improve rural health in Louisiana
To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information related to the improvement of rural health
To serve as an advocate for rural health, promoting improved health status and improvements to the health system for residents of rural Louisiana
To encourage the development of appropriate health resources for Louisiana

Organizational Information

Since its formation in 1992, the Louisiana Rural Health Association has been a leader in providing educational and advocacy opportunities relating to rural health for its membership.

Programming is designed to enhance the professional skills of rural health professionals and keep them abreast of the latest legislative and health care issues. The Association offers a wide variety of continuing education topics including fundraising, recruitment, health care reform, and reimbursement to name just a few. LRHA provides CEUs and discounted fees for its membership.

Membership is composed of individuals and organizations interested in making a difference in the quality of the health care delivery system for Louisiana's rural citizens.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors which represents a diverse group of professionals and consumers, as well as parishes and regions of Louisiana. To view a list of LRHA Board Members, click here.

LRHA's relationship with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) provides additional networking opportunities, federal legislative information and advocacy, and numerous resources regarding rural health care. To go to the NRHA web site, click here.

A Voice for Rural Louisiana

The Louisiana Rural Health Association recognizes that rural areas are unique and differ from urban areas in their geography, population mix and density, economics, lifestyle, values, and social organizations. Rural people and communities require programming and advocacy that responds to their unique characteristics and needs.

Through discussion and exploration, the LRHA works to create a clear understanding of rural health care in Louisiana, its needs and effective ways to meet these needs. Join us today! (click here for membership information)

Louisiana Rural Health Association
167 Hwy 402 - P.O. Box 387, Napoleonville, LA 70390
Phone: (985) 369-3813 Fax: (985) 369-3630