Black Girl Magic Meets Rural Medicine: A New Clinic for Bogalusa
I’ve been hanging out in Bogalusa lately, and I witnessed something special: the grand opening of Dr. K’s Family Medicine, where Black women medical professionals from across the country showed up strong to support this community. Their presence made it clear—this new clinic is more than a building. It’s a statement. It’s a lifeline. It’s hope.
Why This Matters
Rural communities like Bogalusa face real barriers to healthcare: long drives for basic services, limited access to specialists, and higher rates of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. When a full-service primary care clinic opens in a town like this, it doesn’t just treat illness—it changes outcomes. It keeps families healthier, longer.
The Grand Opening
At the ribbon-cutting, the energy was electric. Black women physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and wellness professionals traveled in to stand in solidarity. They weren’t there for show—they were there to support another Black woman leading a healthcare movement in rural Louisiana. Their support sent a message: Bogalusa deserves high-quality care, representation, and providers who understand the community.
What Dr. K’s Family Medicine Offers
Dr. K’s Family Medicine provides full-spectrum care built around whole-person wellness:
Primary care for children and adults
Women’s health services
Chronic disease management
Lifestyle and weight-loss counseling
Integrative and preventive health
This clinic blends traditional medicine with a holistic approach—treating issues at the root and empowering patients to take control of their health.
Contact & Location
Dr. K’s Family Medicine
Website: https://drksfamilymedicine.com/
Phone: 985-241-5525
Address: 400 Louisiana Ave, Bogalusa, LA 70427
Why Bogalusa Needed This
Access: Residents no longer need to travel far for quality care.
Representation: A Black woman-led practice increases trust, comfort, and cultural competence.
Stability: A permanent clinic adds healthcare infrastructure to a rural community that has long gone without.
Prevention: Focused preventive care reduces emergency visits and long-term complications.
This isn’t just healthcare—this is transformation.
Dr. K’s Family Medicine marks a turning point for Bogalusa, powered by brilliance, sisterhood, and Black Girl Magic in white coats.