Summer Internships
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is looking for Louisiana college or university interns. Internships run from June 5 to August 11!
Benefits:
- Hourly salary (up to $20 hourly for undergraduate students and $25 hourly for graduate students)
- Experience with LDH public policy and current affairs
- Opportunities for flexible scheduling and remote work
Apply by April 7!
ldh.la.gov/internships
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.
Mpox
Mpox is a potentially serious viral illness that typically involves flu-like symptoms, swelling of the lymph nodes and a rash that includes bumps that are initially filled with fluid before scabbing over. Illness could be confused with a sexually transmitted infection like syphilis or herpes, or with chickenpox. Most infections last two to four weeks.
Kids COVID-19 Vaccines
Like car seats, COVID vaccines are PROVEN LIFESAVERS
Children aged 6 months and up are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
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Recent News
March 16, 2023
This town hall willl be held on Tuesday, March 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 6201 Florida Blvd. Members of the public can register online for the event.
March 06, 2023
Louisiana has above-average rates of incidence and mortality, as well as below-average screening rates.
March 03, 2023
These initiatives, titled Services from the Start: Providing Behavioral Health Support for Louisiana Families, focus on improved access to early childhood, adolescent and family behavioral health services.
March 01, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 9 (Northshore) will hold an open house on Wednesday, March 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
February 27, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 2 (Capital area) will hold an open house at the East Feliciana Parish Health Unit on Tuesday, February 28 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., located at 12080 Marston Street, Clinton.
February 27, 2023
The symposium is in collaboration with the Northwestern State University Social Work Department, the Pi Delta Chapter of Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society, and End the Epidemic LA/Louisiana Ambulance Alliance.
February 27, 2023
The open house is an opportunity for the community to learn about the health unit and its services, and to meet its staff.
February 23, 2023
The Department of Health submits a detailed monthly report to the Legislature that provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid spending. The reports include projections for future revenues and expenditures for the given state fiscal year.
February 13, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 1 (Greater New Orleans area) will hold an open house on Thursday, February 16, from noon to 4 p.m.
February 02, 2023
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging the public to immediately discontinue use of EzriCare Artificial Tears, and said the eye drops could be linked to infections across the United States that have resulted in hospitalization, vision loss and one death.