In February 2022, LCMC Health proudly announced a committed investment of $75 million to Louisiana State University (LSU) for cancer research and treatment for patients and revolutionary STEM education programs for future healthcare professionals. The investment helps transform healthcare in the region by offering enhanced care and access for cancer patients, as well as additional resources and training for students.

This investment builds on a longstanding partnership between LSU and LCMC Health and echoes our dedication to serving the unique needs of communities and families across New Orleans, the Gulf South, and beyond. As LSU’s lead clinical partner in the vision for ascending the LSU Health New Orleans-LCMC Health Cancer Center to an NCI-Designated Cancer Center, LCMC Health has dedicated:

• An initial $50 million commitment to develop world-class, multidisciplinary cancer care and clinical research programs driven toward earning NCI designation for Louisiana.
• $10 million to develop a scholarship fund focused on addressing nursing and allied health workforce needs in Louisiana.
• $10 million toward the Our Lady of the Lake Interdisciplinary Science Building, which will create a world-class waypoint for scientific inquiry, discovery, and collaboration.
• $5 million to establish a cancer-focused research fund directed by the LSU president.

This healthcare endeavor is part of a $245 million collaboration with LCMC Health, LSU, and Our Lady of the Lake, making it the largest investment in LSU history.

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