$3.73 Million Grant for Alzheimer’s Care Awarded to Group Led by LSU, Ochsner, Chamberlain and Alzheimer’s Services

Awarded annually, this honor recognizes an individual or group of individuals for outstanding contributions which have advanced AHA/ASA international goals. Recipients are recognized as a leader or major contributor in an activity, enterprise or program of the AHA at the international level. Dr. Ventura was recognized with this honor during the annual AHA/ASA awards luncheon this June in Plano, Texas

Leonardo Seoane, MP, FACP has been named Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at LSU Health Shreveport. Dr. Seoane will continue in his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of Ochsner Health System in addition to his new role with LSU Health Shreveport.

By 2030, older Americans will account for nearly 30 percent of the nation’s populace. In the coming decades, demand is expected to increase exponentially for health care professionals who treat and care for older adults.