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. 

Board President: Randy McKinney, Bienville Family Medical Clinic

Treasurer: Cindy Dolan,  LHA Trust Funds  

Secretary -  Sandy Morein, Mercy Regional Medical Center

Past President - William Brent III, Teche Action Clinic

President Elect  : Taylor Cottano, Southern Evals

Tracie Ingram, Louisiana Department of Health

Tim Allen, Ochsner St. Anne

Susie Hutchinson, LPCA

Dianne Davidson, Union General Hospital

Patty Harper, inQuiseek

Jinger Greer, Delhi Hospital

Donna Felder,  Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group

Peggy  Gautreau, Total Family Medical 

2019

LRHA Annual Rural Health Care Conference Presentations:

• 2019 Medicare Updates and Reminders
• RHC Pre Conference Workshop
  
• EP Boot Camp
  
• LMMCOA Panel Discussion
  
• Our Journey to Assist People with Substance Abuse
  
• What We Have Here is Failure to Communicate
  
• LRHA Telemedicine for Rural Louisiana and Beyond