ArkLaTex Forward

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Chart the course for our region's economic and civic future. Co-hosts Nate Fluharty and Dr. Phillip Rozeman lead strategic conversations with regional leaders on business growth, healthcare advancements, and educational progress driving the ArkLaTex forward. Dr. Rozeman serves as the 2026–2027 chairman of Better Louisiana, a statewide advocacy organization formed by the 2025 merger of the Louisiana Committee of 100 and the Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL), which he played a key role in uniting.

Episodes

  1. 18h ago

    Educating Louisiana's Healthcare Workforce with Dr. Philip Roseman and Lisa Babin

    In this episode of ArkLaTex Forward, host Nate Fluharty sits down with Dr. Philip Roseman, an interventional cardiologist and past Chief of Staff at Willis-Knighton Health System, and Lisa Babin, Chief of Staff of Communications and Governance at LSU Health Shreveport. Tune in as they discuss the critical initiatives, technological advancements, and modern medical school expansions driving healthcare education and workforce growth in northwest Louisiana.

  2. Oct 5

    Inside the Research Revolution at LSU Health Shreveport

    On this episode of Ark-La-Tex Forward, hosts Nate Fluharty and Dr. Phillip Roseman sit down with Dr. Oren Rom, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research at LSU Health Shreveport, to discuss the major expansion of biomedical research in North Louisiana. Dr. Rom breaks down the institution’s growth in cancer and cardiovascular research, including the new Sears Research Expansion Project, and discusses how local scientists are tackling widespread health challenges like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The conversation also explores cutting-edge developments in immunotherapy, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the critical role of early-stage investigators in driving medical breakthroughs.

  3. Sep 21

    LSU Health Shreveport’s Legacy & Future

    Hosts Nate Fluharty and Dr. Philip Rozeman discuss the history, modern growth, and regional impact of LSU Health Shreveport with the CEO of the LSU Health Shreveport Foundation. The conversation explores the medical center's origins, recent expansion, research advancements, and efforts to strengthen healthcare in rural communities.

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About

Chart the course for our region's economic and civic future. Co-hosts Nate Fluharty and Dr. Phillip Rozeman lead strategic conversations with regional leaders on business growth, healthcare advancements, and educational progress driving the ArkLaTex forward. Dr. Rozeman serves as the 2026–2027 chairman of Better Louisiana, a statewide advocacy organization formed by the 2025 merger of the Louisiana Committee of 100 and the Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL), which he played a key role in uniting.

Information

  • Creator
    KTBS
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 KTBS
  • Show Website
    ArkLaTex Forward