Becker's Healthcare January 14, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Health has dedicated $15 million through the Healthcare Employment Reinvestment Opportunity Fund to match grants to hospitals, health systems, universities, technical colleges and other organizations to expand state healthcare training.
“We are hoping to get applications from eligible institutions and their industry partners to expand programs in high-demand workforce areas, including nursing, allied health and behavioral health,” said Drew Maranto, undersecretary for the state’s DOH, in a Jan. 13 news release. “This funding is an important step to bolster our healthcare industry and improve access to care...