Working Together for a Healthier Louisiana

Working Together for a Healthier Louisiana.

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Project M.O.M.

Accidental opioid overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy‑associated death in Louisiana since 2018.
Through Project M.O.M., LDH aims to reduce pregnancy‑associated opioid overdose deaths by 80% within three years and protect infants from loss or foster care placement.

Learn about the initiative

Louisiana 988

Call, text, or chat online to connect to a 988 specialist who can help. Our 988 specialists provide free, confidential support, 24/7. Because getting help is human.

Help and hope are here

Talk. Listen. Care.

Feeling overwhelmed by welcoming a new baby?  TLC Moms, a Louisiana Department of Health initiative, offers support, resources and a path to mental and emotional wellness for moms, families and caregivers facing pregnancy or postpartum depression and anxiety.

Learn more about TLC Moms

Louisiana WIC: Healthy food, breastfeeding support and nutrition education

Louisiana WIC has a new app available for participants called myWIC, along with two other apps, the WICShopper app, and the Pacify app.  

Learn about the apps
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Making a Difference for Louisiana Residents

icon: Families being served nutritious WIC food benefits such as fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, whole grains, and beans.

61,819/mo

Families being served nutritious WIC food benefits such as fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, whole grains, and beans.

Monthly data, CY 2024
icon: Infants tested for genetic and metabolic conditions.

4,532/mo

Infants tested for genetic and metabolic conditions.

Approximate Monthly Data
icon: Inspections performed per year across Louisiana establishments.

100,000/yr

Inspections performed per year across Louisiana establishments.

Approximate Annual Data
icon: Establishments across the state with permits issued by LDH’s Sanitarian Services.

37,000/yr

Establishments across the state with permits issued by LDH’s Sanitarian Services.

Approximate Annual Data
icon: Funding for water system infrastructure upgrades.

$29.1M

Funding for water system infrastructure upgrades.

Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, FY 2024

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