Office of Public Health | Department of Health | State of Louisiana

Secretary

Dr. Courtney N. Phillips

Public Health

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Louisiana continues to respond to COVID-19. The state has moved into Phase Three, but the virus is still active in our communities. Continue to protect your health.

Mask mandate continues

Social distancing continues

Hepatitis A in Louisiana The Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH) is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections in Louisiana. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.Click to get more information.

Fight the Bite Mosquito season is here, and anyone can be at risk for mosquito-borne illnesses. Protect yourself and your loved ones by dumping standing water around your home, choosing mosquito repellents with DEET, and wearing long sleeves or pants. For more Fight the Bite tips, click here.

STD/HIV Prevention Public health officials have a variety of preventive and community-based programs to reduce STD and HIV

Helpful Information

Public Health

Calcasieu Parish Health Unit delays COVID testing and suspends emergency vaccines today due to inclement weather

September 23, 2020

Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana Cancer Prevention provide toll-free line to help displaced patients find cancer care

September 14, 2020

Free COVID-19 mobile testing and necessary vaccines offered at Calcasieu Parish Health Unit to Hurricane Laura evacuees

September 11, 2020

Mobile COVID-19 testing, necessary vaccines and primary care services offered to Hurricane Laura evacuees at Lafayette Parish Health Unit

September 11, 2020

Louisiana Department of Health verifies one additional hurricane-related death, bringing toll to 27

September 09, 2020

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