Source: LSU Health Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) has been selected as the newest site of the DoD National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Pilot Program.
The program, led by the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH), was authorized by Congress to improve synergy, efficiency, and capacity within the NDMS. According to a press release, LSUHS is one of only eight strategically located pilot sites in the United States and one of two sites in the southern U.S.
“The selection of LSUHS was based on numerous factors, including strategic location, proximity to Barksdale Air Force Base, and serving as a regional academic medical center,” the release stated. “Also contributing to the LSUHS’s selection as a pilot site is the institution’s robust research, technology, and educational capabilities, along with expert faculty and staff, established partnerships throughout the community and state, and strong motivation and community support.”
