Gov. Landry establishes Rural Health Agency - The Jena Times

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Submitted Article on June 10, 2026

Gov. Landry establishes Rural Health Agency

Governor Jeff Landry today signed an executive order establishing the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), marking a major step forward in strengthening health care access and outcomes for rural communities across the state. The executive order also establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council.

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