Louisiana State University Health

Louisiana State University Health New Orleans Health Care Services Division operates as an academic health center that combines patient care, education, and research for the state of Louisiana. Its core services include a network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized treatment centers that deliver medical, surgical, and preventive care to residents across the region. The division supports the educational mission of the LSU Health New Orleans campus by providing clinical training sites for students in medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, allied health professions, and graduate studies. Through its clinical facilities, it offers a range of services from primary care to complex specialty treatments such as cardiology, oncology, and neurology. The organization also engages in community outreach programs aimed at improving population health and addressing health disparities.

As a component of the Louisiana State University system, the Health Care Services Division is headquartered in New Orleans and benefits from the university’s broader administrative and financial support. It encompasses six constituent schools—Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Allied Health Professions, and Graduate Studies—each contributing to the division’s integrated approach to health education. The division’s clinical footprint includes the University Medical Center New Orleans and several affiliated hospitals and clinics that serve as referral centers for secondary and tertiary care throughout southeastern Louisiana. Its facilities are utilized not only for patient treatment but also for the practical instruction of health‑profession students, reinforcing the link between academic learning and real‑world practice. The organization’s reach extends to rural and underserved areas of the state through telehealth initiatives and mobile health units.

What distinguishes Louisiana State University Health New Orleans is its status as the state’s only public academic health center, which allows it to simultaneously fulfill clinical, educational, and research mandates. It houses the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center and hosts the Louisiana Tumor Registry, giving it a prominent role in cancer surveillance and treatment research. The division receives significant federal research funding, particularly from the National Institutes of Health, supporting investigations in areas such as infectious diseases, neuroscience, and health disparities. Its integration of patient care with research enables rapid translation of scientific findings into improved therapies and diagnostic tools. Additionally, the division plays a critical role in public health emergency response, having been mobilized during hurricanes and pandemics to provide medical surge capacity and coordinate statewide health services.