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!
LDH Business Plan 2023
Invest: Teaming Up for a Stronger LDH and a Healthier Louisiana is the Louisiana Department of Health’s business plan for state fiscal year (FY) 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023). This plan builds on progress made under the FY 2022 business plan, which was reported in the Outcomes Report released with the 2023 business plan. In addition to deepening and learning from our efforts over the past year, LDH has set a new course for 2023 with ambitious initiatives and goals that will deliver results for Louisianans.
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
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.
August 28, 2023
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.
August 24, 2023
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.
August 23, 2023
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.
August 22, 2023
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.
August 22, 2023
LDH continues to work toward fostering a breastfeeding-friendly environment in Louisiana and improving statewide breastfeeding rates.
August 14, 2023
"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.
August 10, 2023
The Office of Public Health Region 4 (Acadiana), in partnership with Healthy Iberia Coalition and Healthy Vermilion Coalition, is holding a Back to School Hygiene Drive. In this first-of-its-kind event, we are asking Acadiana community members to collect basic hygiene items for distribution to local middle schools.
August 04, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Health received federal approval on July 22 to begin issuing bonus payments to direct support workers who served waiver participants during the pandemic. LDH's Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) and Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) released the first round of federal funding on July 25 to agencies to provide the bonus payments to eligible workers.