Gov. Jeff Landry names new head of Louisiana health department

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry named Bruce Greenstein as the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.

Greenstein was the health secretary during former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration. He said he is “more committed than ever to building on the progress we’ve made and driving meaningful change” as he steps into the role again in 2025.

His professional experience includes working in the public and private sectors in health care for the last 30 years. Most recently, he has worked for the LHC Group, a national provider for in-home health care services.

“With his deep understanding of healthcare systems, from Medicaid to post-acute care, Bruce Greenstein’s appointment as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health marks a new era for Louisiana’s healthcare. There is no one more qualified than Bruce. I look forward to the great work he, Doctor Abraham, and the entire LDH team will do for the State of Louisiana,” said Landry.

Surgeon General Ralph Abraham called Greenstein’s appointment a “critical addition” as the department works to bring change to health care in the state.

“We will be a unified front that takes a creative approach to improving health outcomes and providing better services to Louisiana residents,” Abraham said.

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