LDH News

Louisiana Department of Health Reports Widespread Flu Activity throughout the State

January 03, 2018
Louisiana is seeing widespread and early flu activity. According to the CDC, Louisiana is among the states with the highest confirmed illness through symptoms and laboratory surveillance.

Health Department Holds Baton Rouge Flu Vaccine Clinic
November 30, 2017
With flu season underway, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Baton Rouge on Saturday, Dec. 2. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.

Health Department Holds Amite Flu Vaccine Clinic
November 27, 2017
With flu season underway, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Amite on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.

Jefferson Davis Parish Health Unit Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
November 15, 2017
The Office of Public Health, Region 5, announced today it is temporarily relocating services and staff from the Jefferson Davis Parish Health Unit in Jennings to the health unit in Allen Parish. The temporary relocation is being done to allow for maintenance, inspections and repairs at the facility.

Fewer Opioids Prescribed Since Medicaid Expansion Started
November 13, 2017
New data from the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy show there are fewer opioids being prescribed since Medicaid expansion began in July 2016.

Grant to Help Fight STDs Awarded to Louisiana Department of Health
November 13, 2017
The Louisiana Department of Health has received a $550,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to strengthen its congenital syphilis activities and initiatives.

Health Department Reminds Residents of Importance of Annual Flu Vaccine
November 09, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health reminds all residents of the importance of getting an annual flu vaccine.

Health Department Holds Crowley Flu Vaccine Clinic
November 08, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Crowley on Thursday, Nov. 9. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.

Health Department Holds Lake Charles Flu Vaccine Clinic
November 02, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Lake Charles on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.

Health Department Holds Bossier City Flu Vaccine Clinic
November 01, 2017
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Bossier City on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The flu causes approximately 500 deaths and nearly 3,000 hospitalizations each year in Louisiana.