Surgeon General Ralph Abraham (2024)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-08-23
Duration: 00:06:32
Subjects: Abraham, Ralph L. | Louisiana. Department of Health | Health Care
Contributors:
- LeBlanc, Karen Host
- Abraham, Ralph Interviewee
Description
This segment from the August 23, 2024, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen LeBlanc’s interview with Dr. Ralph Abraham, the state’s newly appointed Surgeon General. He discusses: the new role of Louisiana Surgeon General; improving health outcomes in Louisiana; policy changes that need to be made; the resources available to residents through the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH); mental health; and his background. This segment is a part of the “Louisiana Speaks” series.