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LDH to host flu vaccination clinics across Northeast Louisiana
Flu vaccines are available at no cost to individuals. However, if you have insurance, bring your insurance card for billing purposes.
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LDH to host drive-thru vaccine clinic in Shreveport
Flu vaccines are available at no cost to individuals. However, if you have insurance, bring your insurance card for billing purposes.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in New Orleans on October 23
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Women's Health and Community Health (OWHCH) is continuing its "Listen to H.E.R.: Hearing, Empowering, Responding" town hall series, with the next town hall taking place in New Orleans.
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines now available in PHUs, recommended by state health officials
Updated COVID-19 vaccines that protect against the most common circulating strains of the virus are now available at some parish health units (PHUs) throughout Louisiana, which adds to the supply already available at pharmacies and other locations. State health officials urge residents to take advantage of the best protection against the COVID-19 virus by getting the updated vaccines.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in Lake Charles on October 9
The Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Women's Health and Community Health is continuing its "Listen to H.E.R.: Hearing, Empowering, Responding" town hall series, with the next town hall taking place in Lake Charles.
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OPH Region 4 holding a PSA video contest
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)'s Office of Public Health (OPH) is partnering with Acadian Companies, Ochsner Lafayette General, Our Lady of Lourdes and the RescYOU Group to host a Public Service Announcement (PSA) video contest to educate youth throughout Acadiana about the dangers of vaping and opioids.
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LDH urges residents to take air quality precautions due to wildfires
Extreme heat and drought have contributed to wildfires throughout Louisiana, which can negatively impact air quality. LDH is urging residents in areas where wildfires are burning or air quality is otherwise poor to take precautions to minimize the impact poor air quality can have on their health.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in Pineville on August 29
The town hall will be held on Tuesday, August 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pineville Main Street Community Center, 708 Main St.
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LDH offering mpox vaccines in New Orleans area ahead of Southern Decadence
Vaccines will be available from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 24 at The Page, 542 N. Rampart St., and at parish health units in the New Orleans area.
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LDH updates heat-related deaths during heat emergency
Tragically, LDH has updated the total number of heat-related deaths to 25 for the months of June, July and August after an extensive examination of data from Louisiana Vital Records.
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Louisiana Department of Health celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
LDH continues to work toward fostering a breastfeeding-friendly environment in Louisiana and improving statewide breastfeeding rates.
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Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Extreme Heat
"This summer, the National Weather Service has issued a record number of excessive heat warnings for Louisiana," said Gov. Edwards. "The Louisiana Department of Health reports that the state has already exceeded the average number of annual heat-related emergency room visits. Additionally, drought conditions and a significant drop in the Mississippi River's water level have added stress on water supplies and agriculture.