Saltwater Intrusion
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), along with regional, state and federal partners, is actively monitoring the saltwater intrusion in the lower Mississippi River and conducting water quality testing and analysis to provide regular updates to the general public and healthcare providers about impacts to water systems and necessary precautions. We encourage residents of the impacted Southeast Louisiana parishes to stay informed by signing up for their local text alert systems. Visit emergency.la.gov/saltwater to get the latest updates from the state.
Louisiana 988 Helpline
All of us need help sometimes, free of stigma. An easy call or text to the Louisiana 988 helpline ensures everyone has confidential access to quality emotional support, no matter the cause. The helpline works and helps thousands of people every day. Learn more at Louisiana988.org.
Medicaid Renewals
Medicaid eligibility reviews for all members will be staggered over the next year. Make sure Louisiana Medicaid has your current contact info so you receive important information about keeping your health insurance coverage!
Stronger immunities build stronger communities
Thanks to routine vaccines, we can maintain stronger immune systems to protect against serious and preventable diseases. Learn about immunizations and the diseases they prevent, access your vaccine records and more.
Women's Health and Community Health
LDH's new Office of Women's Health and Community Health (OWHCH) is dedicated to improving women's health outcomes including needs throughout a woman's life, chronic or acute conditions, access to healthcare, how poverty impacts women's health, leading causes of morbidity and mortality, and health disparities.
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Recent News
November 03, 2023
The town hall will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Monroe Community Center, 400 S. 5th St., West Monroe.
November 02, 2023
The event is free and open to parents or guardians and their children ages 10 to 18.
October 27, 2023
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 Houma.
October 25, 2023
Flu vaccines are available at no cost to individuals. However, if you have insurance, bring your insurance card for billing purposes.
October 24, 2023
Flu vaccines are available at no cost to individuals. However, if you have insurance, bring your insurance card for billing purposes.
October 20, 2023
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.
October 13, 2023
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.
October 06, 2023
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.
September 13, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is launching a new marketing campaign aimed at raising awareness, destigmatizing the need for mental health treatment and services, and increasing Louisiana 988 usage statewide.
September 07, 2023
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.