About Primary Care & Rural Health
The Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health (the Bureau) within the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health, is dedicated to improving the health status of Louisiana residents in rural and underserved areas. The Bureau works proactively to build the capacity of community health systems to provide integrated, efficient and effective health care services. Technical assistance is also provided by the Bureau to communities, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), physician practices, rural health clinics (RHCs), and small rural hospitals (SRHs).