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LSU Health Shreveport Names New Senior Vice Chancellor
Dr. Lester W. Johnson appointed to lead the academic health center in Shreveport.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:29pm
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The appointment of a new senior leader at LSU Health Shreveport signals the institution's commitment to innovation and collaboration within Louisiana's academic health network.Shreveport TodayLSU Health Shreveport has officially named Dr. Lester W. Johnson as the new Senior Vice Chancellor. Johnson had been serving in an interim capacity and will now take on the permanent role leading the academic health center.
Why it matters
The Senior Vice Chancellor position is a critical leadership role at LSU Health Shreveport, which is a major academic medical center and research institution in northern Louisiana. Johnson's appointment comes as LSU aims to strengthen collaboration across its statewide enterprise.
The details
Dr. Lester W. Johnson has been officially appointed as the Senior Vice Chancellor for LSU Health Shreveport after serving in an interim capacity. In this role, he will oversee the academic health center's operations, research initiatives, and partnerships.
- On April 7, 2026, LSU Health Shreveport announced Johnson's appointment as the new Senior Vice Chancellor.
The players
Dr. Lester W. Johnson
The newly appointed Senior Vice Chancellor for LSU Health Shreveport, an academic medical center and research institution in northern Louisiana.
LSU Health Shreveport
A major academic health center and research institution that is part of the Louisiana State University (LSU) system.
The takeaway
Dr. Johnson's appointment as Senior Vice Chancellor underscores LSU's commitment to strengthening its statewide academic health network and ensuring LSU Health Shreveport remains a key player in advancing medical education, research, and patient care in northern Louisiana.
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