Grants & Funding

$355,000 contract maximum

Rural Clinician Credit Bank

The Rural Clinician Credit Bank supports recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals by providing matching funds to help rural healthcare employers make payments to eligible clinicians.

Funding agency

Louisiana Department of Health

Contract period

October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027

Status

Approved; contract fully executed

The contract provides up to $355,000 for eligible services and expenses during the contract period.

$6,000 mini-grant award

Telehealth Access Mini-Grant

This award strengthens telehealth-enabled services and staff readiness within the hospital's existing Teladoc program, supporting timely access to care close to home.

Funding agency

Louisiana Department of Health

Program

Telehealth Access Mini-Grant initiative

Status

Awarded; contract fully signed

• Stroke assessment and telehealth certification training for designated staff
• Standardized tele-stroke assessment and documentation
• Improved Teladoc workflows and staff education