Hub for Healthcare Innovation | Baton Rouge Health District

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JUNE 2025

Baton Rouge Health District Awarded $2 Million to Strengthen Local Healthcare Workforce

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Connecting institutions in a healthy environment, the Baton Rouge Health District is forging new pathways to put Baton Rouge on the national map for healthcare, health education and research.

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Dollar amount of construction underway IN THE HEALTH DISTRICT

Developed square feet OF THE BATON ROUGE HEALTH DISTRICT

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BATON ROUGE HEALTH DISTRICT

Transforming Healthcare in the Baton Rouge Region

Baton Rouge is establishing itself as a pivotal hub for healthcare innovation through its 1,000-acre medical corridor. This strategic area integrates multiple hospitals, health-tech companies, clinics, medical teaching facilities, and a top-tier research institution. It serves as a nucleus for medical education, clinical research, and technology advancement, enhancing healthcare across the Baton Rouge metro area and the Gulf Coast Region.

This corridor supports medical care and drives economic growth by attracting leading professionals and fostering partnerships between academia and industry. Our vision is to elevate this initiative to achieve national and international recognition for excellence and innovation in healthcare. Join us in transforming Baton Rouge into a model of healthcare excellence and innovation.

WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?

"The Baton Rouge Health District is a regional coalition of health and life science institutions focused on infrastructure, workforce, innovation, and coalition-building to advance health and life sciences in our area."

STEVEN CEULEMANS, PRESIDENT & CEO, BRHD

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OUR FOUR FOCUS AREAS

The Cornerstones of the Baton Rouge Health District

Empowering Healthcare Excellence Through Community Collaboration

The Baton Rouge Health District exemplifies the power of collaboration in medical practice. Our network of providers unites to deliver top-quality medical care and advance community wellness initiatives. With a commitment to shared resources and synergy, we're setting new standards, positioning Baton Rouge as a leader in medical innovation.

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Health Education & Workforce

become a leading hub in advanced education, clinical practice, and workforce development in healthcare

Health Innovation & Research

provide a platform for innovation and research partnerships that improve health outcomes and contribute to economic growth

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Healthy Place

be a vibrant and accessible destination that promotes healthy living beyond healthcare facility walls

Coalition Building

be a model for resource coordination to facilitate patient-centric, value-driven care

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What is the Baton Rouge Health District?

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Professional Development

Be a part of cutting-edge research and specialized healthcare training to accelerate your professional development and advance your career.

Community Integration

Live and work within the same dynamic community, deepening connections with residents and fostering a more holistic healthcare experience.

Collaborative Environment

Join a dynamic team where professionals across disciplines collaborate to innovate and improve patient care.

Innovation in Treatment

Contribute to the future of healthcare by engaging with the latest in medical research and technology.

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