Logistics Health Incorporated
Encyclopedia
Logistics Health, Incorporated (LHI) is an American
corporation
with corporate headquarters in La Crosse, Wisconsin
. Logistics Health was founded to sell healthcare to government and commercial organizations. LHI has provided customized health care solutions supported by its national network of more than 25,000 medical and dental providers. LHI vends delivery and management of medical readiness, occupational health and wellness services to the United States Department of Defense
and the Department of Health and Human Services
.
, and government clientele such as the US Army Reserve and Army National Guard
has made the corporation profitable. In 2006, former Wisconsin governor and United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
under the Bush
administration, Tommy Thompson
, joined the company as Board Chairman.
United States
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corporation
Corporation
A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...
with corporate headquarters in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
. Logistics Health was founded to sell healthcare to government and commercial organizations. LHI has provided customized health care solutions supported by its national network of more than 25,000 medical and dental providers. LHI vends delivery and management of medical readiness, occupational health and wellness services to the United States Department of Defense
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
and the Department of Health and Human Services
United States Department of Health and Human Services
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. Its motto is "Improving the health, safety, and well-being of America"...
.
Company Growth
LHI completed a six story corporate office building along the Mississippi River in downtown La Crosse, followed by a second six-story building. The company is currently in the process of building their third building including a parking ramp.Management team
LHI incorporated under its current name in 1999 under the chairmanship of Donald J. Weber. Since then, contract work for several major corporations, including CSX TransportationCSX Transportation
CSX Transportation operates a Class I railroad in the United States known as the CSX Railroad. It is the main subsidiary of the CSX Corporation. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and owns approximately 21,000 route miles...
, and government clientele such as the US Army Reserve and Army National Guard
Army National Guard
Established under Title 10 and Title 32 of the U.S. Code, the Army National Guard is part of the National Guard and is divided up into subordinate units stationed in each of the 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia operating under their respective governors...
has made the corporation profitable. In 2006, former Wisconsin governor and United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services is the head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, concerned with health matters. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet...
under the Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
administration, Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson
Thomas George "Tommy" Thompson , a United States Republican politician, was the 42nd Governor of Wisconsin, after which he served as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Thompson was a candidate for the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, but dropped out early after a poor performance in polls...
, joined the company as Board Chairman.