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John LaCour, M.S.W.

John LaCour, M.S.W., Director of Health Sciences
Phone: 337-482-1552
Email: john.lacour@louisiana.edu

Education:
  • M.S.W.
    Louisiana State University School of Social Work
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 1970
     
  • B.S. in Psychology
    Louisiana State University
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 1968

Center Duties
Development and management of projects related to child and family health

Center Projects

  • Communities that Care Youth Survey
  • Studies on Gambling Behavior in Louisiana
  • Coordinated School Health

Professional Background
Worked at the Center for the past five years addressing healthcare issues. The work addressed mental health, addictions, and school health services including their integration into diverse systems. Previous work was as Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and Louisiana Commissioner of Mental Health.