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In response to a nationwide shortage of baby formula, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is issuing tips to families for dealing with the shortage and obtaining appropriate substitutions for the baby. Families are reporting difficulty finding …
In addition to the Safe Births Initiative, LDH is pleased to announce that 16 of the state’s 42 hospitals participating in The Gift, a breastfeeding program aimed at boosting Louisiana’s low breastfeeding rate, have qualified for a strengthened third …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)’s Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) is expanding services to Louisiana Medicaid members experiencing a mental health crisis with the phased implementation of a comprehensive crisis system of care, a critical goal …
The Southwest Louisiana Office of Public Health (Region 5) recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its new Calcasieu Parish Health Unit satellite clinic in Sulphur. Located at 703 Cypress St., Suite B, the clinic is now …
Continuing its commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will open two new Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) in Houma and Bogalusa, bringing the overall number of Louisiana OTPs to 12. The evidence-based …
Dr. Gina Lagarde, regional medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health for the Northshore region, and members of her emergency preparedness (EP) staff were recently recognized by the Louisiana National Guard ( …
Louisiana Medicaid is hiring analysts to provide eligibility assistance to members and applicants as well as important policy and procedure information. The positions are located in offices across the state including Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Hammond, …
Baton Rouge, La. (April 12, 2022) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced its intent to contract with the following Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) broker after completing the review of proposals: MediTrans, LLC. The Request for …
The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Central Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH Region 6) recently held a celebration honoring the Louisiana National Guard (LANG), Pafford EMS and OPH personnel for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. “LANG …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is celebrating National Public Health Week April 4-10. This observance highlights the importance of community health and the vital role public health professionals and healthcare entities serve in their communities. …
Dr. Lacey Cavanaugh, regional medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Southwest Office of Public Health (OPH Region 5), was recently recognized by the Louisiana National Guard (LANG) with its Distinguished Civilian Service Award for …
Dr. Tina Stefanski, regional medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health in Acadiana (Region 4), was recently recognized by the Louisiana National Guard (LANG) with its Distinguished Civilian Service Award. At a …
Louisiana Medicaid has launched a phone campaign to encourage its members to update their contact information. Automated calls will go out to members between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The calls will remind members to update …
Kayla Guerrero, public health emergency response coordinator for the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Region 3 (South Central Louisiana), was recently recognized by the Louisiana National Guard (LANG) with its Distinguished Civilian Service Award. …
Following the Food and Drug Administration’s authorization, people 50 years old and above and people 12 years old and above with moderate or severe immunosuppression are now eligible for a second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. …
The Louisiana Spirit Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) operating under the auspices of the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) is receiving additional funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding …
Two of the Louisiana Department of Health's Community-based COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in Region 4 (Acadiana) which are supported by the Louisiana National Guard (LANG) will be closed Tuesday, March 22 due to severe forecasted weather on …
The Louisiana Department of Health has launched its new COVID-19 Support Hotline, which merges the former contact tracing hotline and the COVID-19 vaccine hotline to provide the general public one convenient resource to get their COVID-19 and vaccine …
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) are recognizing 11 hospitals that have achieved new Birth Ready Designations for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for persons giving …
The Louisiana Department of Health is urging Louisianans to get screened for colorectal cancer, a highly preventable cancer, especially when screened and diagnosed early, that has increased incidence and mortality rates in Louisiana compared to the rest of …
