ArkLaTex Forward

In this episode of ArkLaTex Forward, host Nate Fluharty sits down with Dr. Phillip Rozeman, an interventional cardiologist and past Chief of Staff at Willis-Knighton Health System, and Lisa Babin, Chief of Staff of Communications and Governance at LSU Health Shreveport. Tune in as they discuss the critical initiatives, technological advancements, and modern medical school expansions driving healthcare education and workforce growth in northwest Louisiana.

On this episode of Ark-La-Tex Forward, hosts Nate Fluharty and Dr. Phillip Rozeman sit down with Dr. Oren Rom, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research at LSU Health Shreveport, to discuss the major expansion of biomedical research in North Louisiana. Dr. Rom breaks down the institution’s growth in cancer and cardiovascular research, including the new Sears Research Expansion Project, and discusses how local scientists are tackling widespread health challenges like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The conversation also explores cutting-edge developments in immunotherapy, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the critical role of early-stage investigators in driving medical breakthroughs.

Hosts Nate Fluharty and Dr. Phillip Rozeman discuss the history, modern growth, and regional impact of LSU Health Shreveport with the CEO of the LSU Health Shreveport Foundation. The conversation explores the medical center's origins, recent expansion, research advancements, and efforts to strengthen healthcare in rural communities.