LSU Health Shreveport School of Health Professions and Sciences

12/18/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Mahoney, recipient of the Clinical Excellence Award!

This award, selected by the Clinical Affairs Committee, recognizes those who demonstrated clinical excellence, integrity, and collaborative care within their profession.

12/17/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Marie Vazquez Morgan, recipient of the Excellence in Service Award!

This award, selected by the Community Outreach Committee, recognizes those who have demonstrated excellence in service to the University, the profession, the community, and patient care.

12/17/2025

Congratulations to Emily Dennis, recipient of the Outstanding New Faculty Award!

Selected by the Faculty Delegate Assembly, this award recognizes a junior faculty member for superior scholarship, teaching, and service in the School of Allied Health Professions.

12/17/2025

This year marks the successful completion of our three-year strategic plan at SHPS. Our faculty and staff recently came together to celebrate the milestones we've achieved and to chart an exciting new course for the next phase of our journey. We also took some time to enjoy a bit of holiday cheer! Wishing you a joyful holiday season from everyone at SHPS.

12/05/2025

Marking the end of the fall semester with a group photo of our MPH students. Congratulations to all of our SHPS students on completing the term! 💪

12/04/2025

Acadiana, we’re coming your way! 💜
Our LSU Health Shreveport School of Health Professions and Sciences has officially received full accreditation to launch a Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Lafayette.

In partnership with Ochsner Lafayette General, the Louisiana Department of Health and Rehab Essentials: Online Post-Professional DPT & OTD Programs, this expansion will increase access to high-quality PT education while helping strengthen the healthcare workforce across South Louisiana.

Read more in the comments about how we're Winning For Louisiana 💛

12/03/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Matt Martin on receiving the Employee Excellence Award! This honor celebrates team members who go above and beyond for our institution, students, patients, and community. Dr. Martin was nominated by his peers and recognized for his outstanding dedication, excellence, and positive attitude. We’re proud to have him on our team! 👏

12/02/2025

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sara Walters, Department Head of Occupational Therapy, on being named to the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce’s 40 Under 40 list! 🏆

Congratulations to our OTD Program Director, Dr. Sara Walters, for being honored as one of Shreveport’s 40 Under Forty for the Class of 2025! We are so proud of you!

11/21/2025

Continuing our SHPS tradition, this semester’s Common Hour brought together students and faculty from all departments for an engaging session on “Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education.”

We were honored to welcome Dr. Shubho Sarkar from LSU Health New Orleans as our guest speaker. Dr. Sarkar, who has recently completed advanced research and coursework at Harvard University, shared invaluable insights on integrating AI into postsecondary education.

Special thanks to Jennifer Ellis Smith, our Director of Student Success and Retention, for coordinating this special event.

11/18/2025

CPS faculty member Dr. Tim Gilmore and student Shreya Patel were featured on Red River Radio’s “Health Matters” to talk about the vital role of respiratory therapists and the impact they make at the bedside every day.

We’re so proud to see our program represented by such a knowledgeable educator and an engaged student leader. 🙌

If you missed it live, be sure to check out the episode to learn more about respiratory therapy as a career and the opportunities available through our program!

https://www.redriverradio.org/show/health-matters/2025-11-11/health-matters-how-respiratory-therapy-contributes-to-health

11/12/2025

Join us in congratulating Phoebe Vi, LSU Health Shreveport Physician Assistant Program student and the first-ever recipient of the Bradie James Scholarship!
A huge thank you to Bradie James - LSU Legend and philanthropist for investing in our students and our state's future 💜
👇 Read more about Phoebe and Bradie’s inspiring partnership in the comments.

11/03/2025

Our November 2025 Student of the Month is Abigail Meaux, a student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program!

Her nominators highlighted her community involvement, noting that she has volunteered at the LOTA conference, participated in AHEAD interviews, supported OT community service events, and helped with program fundraisers.

Please join us in congratulating Abigail Meaux as we close out 2025 with our final Student of the Month honoree of the year! SHPS Student of the Month will return in 2026.