January 27, 2006
High School Program Gets Message Across

Becoming a doctor requires a lot of hard work and dedication, but if medicine is your calling, it’s all worth it.

This is what forty studen 
 
July 25, 2005
Stipend helps nurses trade hospital for classroom

About four years ago, registered nurse Helen Hurst traded in her hospital job to teach future nurses.  Hurst is a rare find for Louisiana's nu 
 
July 24, 2005
Students prepare for Youth Day

Youth Day to be held Aug. 11 at LSUS - About 125 youths from 10 northwest Louisiana parishes are expected to participate in the third Youth Day fro 
 
July 14, 2005
AHEC representative enlightens local children on medical careers

The imaginations of area youth were recently sparked with ideas of what they want to be when they grow up, primarily in the healthcare industry. A  
 
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Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive, user-friendly directory that will provide the health career information you need to make an informed career decision.

Louisiana, like many states, is facing shortages of health care professionals, particularly in rural and inner-city areas. Health care offers an array of high paying career options that continue to expand every day.

Whether you are a high school student trying choose which career path to follow, a colligate student contemplating a curriculum change, or an existing professional searching for a new career opportunity this website this website can provide you with important information about choosing a health care. This site is a valuable resource for employers, as well, to find training opportunities for current employees and search for new employees.
 
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Hurricane Katrina/Rita Update
Many of the health care institutions in South Louisiana were severely affected by the two devastating hurricanes. Some campuses remain closed indefinitely, while others are actively enrolling new students. Please use the contact information listed for each institution to check on their status.