The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting three new cases of monkeypox infection in Louisiana residents. All individuals are from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard). No further information will be shared about these …
Baton Rouge, La. (July 12, 2022) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting two new cases of monkeypox infection in Louisiana residents. Both individuals are from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard). No further …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting the first detected case of monkeypox infection in a Louisiana resident. This individual is from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard). In addition, an out-of-state resident …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has received reports of West Nile virus present in more than 175 mosquito pools this year, a number much higher than last year at this time, when 13 pools tested positive. The high number of positive cases in the …
Louisiana Medicaid is expanding its comprehensive dental care to adults ages 21 and up with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are enrolled in the New Opportunities Waiver, Residential Options Waiver or the Supports Waiver. More than 12,000 …
The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) encourages everyone to get tested for HIV on National HIV Testing Day, which is Monday, June 27. This year’s National HIV Testing Day theme is “HIV Testing is Self-Care.” You can …
With Louisiana facing an above-average hurricane season, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is advising residents who own private water wells to make preparations to protect their well system. Private wells are not regulated in Louisiana, leaving …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Area Health Education Centers for a Healthy Louisiana (AHEC) recently held “A Rainbow of Short White Coats” program to inspire minority students to pursue careers in healthcare. The program is part of LDH’s …
All Louisiana children ages 6 months and up are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accepting the recommendation of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) welcomes the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration to begin offering the COVID vaccine to all children ages 6 months and up. The Department …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is assisting the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) in its assessment and evaluation of a chemical leak that occurred at Imperial Cleaners, a now-closed dry cleaning site in downtown Minden, …
June 30, 2022 - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is a virtual session bringing together Louisianans who have engaged in COVID-19 outreach, education, and vaccination efforts to share what has worked and not worked, discuss best practices, and ideas for the future …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has reached a historic milestone on the path toward ending the hepatitis C (HCV) epidemic. Thanks to Louisiana's modified pharmaceutical subscription model, more than 11,100 Louisianans have been able to access …
As Memorial Day approaches, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is sharing guidance to help families enjoy a safe holiday weekend. “Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer with the kids out of school and families and friends gathering …
Dr. Paulette Grey Riveria, regional medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Capital Region Office of Public Health (OPH), recently recognized the Louisiana National Guard (LANG) for its service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. …
Additionally, CDC is strengthening its recommendation for a second booster at least four months after the first booster for everyone ages 50 and older and ages 12 and older who are immunocompromised. Since the pandemic began, more than 4.8 million …
The Louisiana Department of Health today reaffirms its official recommendation that all eligible children receive the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their families. This public health recommendation has not changed; in fact, it is more urgent …
The Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Public Health Parish Health Unit serving southern Lafourche Parish has moved into a new location in Galliano. The clinic is now open at 17862 W. Main St., Galliano. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday from …
May is National Water Safety Month and as temperatures heat up and families return to water activities, it is important for parents and families to stay aware of the precautions they can take to prevent child drownings. In Louisiana, drowning was the …
Services are now available at Behavioral Health Group (BHG) – CBH Shreveport, 1303 Line Ave., Suite 600, by calling 844-535-7291. Between 4 p.m. and 5 a.m., call 318-349-2451. Services are expected to be available at BAART/BayMark Programs North Shore …
