Department News

Well-Ahead Louisiana Designates More than 1,000 WellSpots Statewide
November 04, 2015

DHH Identifies Internal Solutions for Mid-Year Deficit to Ensure Access to Care for Louisiana Residents
October 30, 2015

March of Dimes and LDH Partner to Host Prematurity Prevention Summit Putting Louisiana Moms and Babies First
October 30, 2015

DHH Partnership Created to Improve ADHD Assessment and Treatment
October 26, 2015

Statewide Patient Engagement Campaign Underway
October 12, 2015

DHH Reports 55 West Nile Cases to Date This Year
October 08, 2015
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) confirmed one new case of West Nile Virus this week. Of the 55 total cases this year, 34 are neuroinvasive disease (WN-NID), seven West Nile fever and 14 asymptomatic. DHH also confirmed two additional West Nile Virus deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this year to four. The deaths occurred in DHH Regions 4, 2, 7 and 9 consecutively.

Chlorine Burn Begins for North Monroe Water System
September 25, 2015

DHH Encourages Communities to Strengthen Recovery Efforts
September 23, 2015

DHH Urges a Proactive Approach in Preventing Suicides
September 10, 2015

State Health Department Assists in Recall of Cucumbers Due to Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
September 08, 2015