Louisiana Rural Health Services Corporation (LRHSC) is a certified CDFI established in 2003. LRHSC provides capital and technical assistance to health care providers in rural Louisiana. LRHSC will use the 2006 Financial Assistance Award of $485,000 to build and renovate medical facilities, provide capital for health care providers, equip medical practices with equipment, furniture, and fixtures, and create and/or preserve jobs. A Technical Assistance Award of $100,000 will assist in the purchase of new technology, training of staff, development of marketing materials, and support staff expenses.