Bossier Parish: Health Unit

Bossier Parish: Health Unit is a public health department in Bossier City, Louisiana, serving residents across Bossier Parish with essential health services and regulatory oversight. The unit provides critical programs including maternal and child health support, immunizations, disease prevention, and environmental health inspections. It oversees food and drug safety, infectious waste management, and building and premises inspections for institutions such as schools, nursing homes, and daycare centers. The department also manages the state’s medical marijuana and consumable hemp product licensing programs, conducts water safety initiatives, and administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits. With a rating of 3.40 from 34 reviews, it is recognized for its consistent, accessible services across the region.

The unit operates under the Louisiana Department of Health, ensuring compliance with state and federal health standards. It conducts routine inspections of licensed facilities, manages public health emergencies, and supports community wellness through initiatives like TLC Moms, which addresses postpartum mental health, and My Place Louisiana, which assists individuals with disabilities in transitioning from institutions. The department also performs over 100,000 annual tests on newborns for genetic and metabolic conditions and oversees the safe handling of medical waste and public water systems. Through its bacteriological sampling program and statewide inspection network, it maintains rigorous standards for environmental and food safety.

Located at 3022 Old Minden Rd in Bossier City, the unit sits just 0.2 miles from Old Minden Road and 0.1 miles from Airline Drive. It is within a half-mile of Patricia Drive Neighborhood Park and less than a mile from R. V. Kerr Elementary School and Rusheon Middle School. The site is also near the Purple Heart Recipients Highway, a major regional route, placing it in a well-connected area of the city.

The department is known for its thorough, well-documented operations and a website that is both comprehensive and easily navigable by search engines. Its structured online presence ensures residents and businesses can access vital health information, reporting tools, and regulatory guidance with clarity. The department’s long-standing role in public health, combined with its broad regulatory reach, reinforces its standing as a trusted local institution.

As a cornerstone of public health in Bossier City, Bossier Parish: Health Unit plays a vital role in safeguarding community well-being through science-based programs, consistent oversight, and accessible services.

Services:

• Bacteriological Sample Collection
• Behavioral Health Managed Care
• Coordinated System of Care (CSoC)
• Food & Drug Program
• Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI)
• Medicaid Provider Management
• Mental Health Rehabilitation
• Public Health Compliance Services