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LDH issues health guidance following confirmed measles cases in Greater New Orleans
Both individuals were unvaccinated for measles and were exposed to the virus while visiting another state.
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LDH confirms two measles cases in Greater New Orleans area
A public health investigation has been initiated and LDH will provide additional updates as we are able to collect more information.
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LDH confirms 2 winter weather-related deaths
Both deaths were due to hypothermia and confirmed by coroners as weather-related.
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Louisiana Medicaid awards $922,097 to universities for 13 research projects
Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Healthcare Financing (Medicaid), announced the 2024 Public University Partnership Program (PUPP) awards to researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), Southeastern Louisiana University (SELU), Louisiana State University-Shreveport (LSUS) and McNeese State University (MSU).
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RFI: Medicaid Consulting Services
This RFI is issued for the purpose of gathering information, including cost projections from qualified entities who show a demonstrated capacity to provide highly specialized technical assistance and consulting services regarding the Medicaid program and related issues. The information sought includes, but is not limited to, technical assistance and consulting on Medicaid reimbursement methodologies, disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, provider taxes and donations, the uninsured, Medicaid waivers, Medicaid eligibility requirements, and the State Plan and the impact of various federal Medicaid rules and regulations.
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New HIV diagnoses in Louisiana drop by 11% over five years
LDH reports a decrease in new HIV cases from 964 diagnosed with HIV in 2018 to 860 diagnosed in 2022. As of June 2023, the number of individuals living with HIV in Louisiana stands at 22,920.
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Whole Health Louisiana State Plan provides a roadmap to become a trauma-informed state
Through key priority areas of collaboration, awareness, workforce, prevention, and healing, WHL envisions a Louisiana in which children, families and communities are healthy and thriving regardless of who they are or where they live.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in West Monroe on November 6
The town hall will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Monroe Community Center, 400 S. 5th St., West Monroe.
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LDH and Shreveport Police Department to host Northwest Louisiana Youth Summit
The event is free and open to parents or guardians and their children ages 10 to 18.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in Houma on October 30
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.
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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.