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National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with mental and substance use disorders to live healthy and rewarding lives.

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Louisiana Department of Health, Department of Corrections launches hepatitis C elimination plan and innovative payment model with Asegua Therapeutics LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gilead Sciences Inc.

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Louisiana's Uninsured Rate Drops Again, Even as National Uninsured Rate Increased

September 10, 2019

Today, the United States Census Bureau released new statistics showing that Louisiana’s uninsured rate dropped to 8 percent in 2018, falling further below the national rate of 8.9 percent. Thanks in large part to Medicaid expansion, 19,000 fewer Louisianans were uninsured in 2018 compared to 2017. There are now more people with health insurance than at any point in the state’s history, according to the U.S. Census data.

Louisiana Opioid Action Summit unites resources, strategies and wisdom to address opioid epidemic

September 09, 2019

The Louisiana Department of Health on Friday wrapped up a three-day Opioid Action Summit that brought together hundreds of healthcare providers, subject matter experts and addiction treatment providers who are dedicated to addressing the opioid epidemic.

Health department disagrees with audit of behavioral health managed care

September 09, 2019

A recent audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor makes recommendations, and has audit findings, that are inconsistent with the managed care model of health care.

Region 7 Office of Public Health’s phones temporarily out of order

September 06, 2019

Those attempting to contact the Region 7 Office of Public Health by telephone will be unable to do so temporarily as the phone system undergoes upgrades. Region 7 serves Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Red River, Sabine and Webster parishes.

Louisiana receives $4.9 million CDC grant to fund opioid data programs

September 05, 2019

Through a $4.9 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Louisiana Department of Health will fund opioid surveillance programs aimed at strengthening prevention strategies to tackle the opioid epidemic in Louisiana.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Department of Health to host opioid town hall

September 05, 2019

Media is invited to join the Louisiana Department of Health's Opioid Action Summit's Town Hall discussion. The town hall session is open to the public. The summit is designed to bring awareness to and share ways to respond to the national opioid epidemic, which has had devastating consequences for Louisiana and the nation. In 2018, there were more than 450 opioid-involved deaths, a 184% increase over 2012. Staff from across the Department will appear alongside state and national experts on opioid abuse.

Louisiana Department of Health celebrates Recovery Month

September 05, 2019

This September, the Louisiana Department of Health congratulates all Louisianans living a life in recovery. During Recovery Month, the Department of Health wants the public to know that recovery is possible by promoting resources that are available to anyone who needs help coping with an addiction or mental illness.

Department of Health issues alert to physicians to report vaping-related illnesses

September 04, 2019

Due to the growing number of people throughout the country who have been hospitalized with severe pulmonary disease associated with using e-cigarette products, the Louisiana Department of Health is asking physicians and other healthcare providers to report these suspect cases to state health officials.

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