Louisiana Medicaid has been alerted to a scam on social media. Medicaid does not offer money for school supplies. Please spread the word to your friends and family.
Approximately 80 infants are born each year with sickle cell disease in Louisiana.
Louisiana Medicaid provides healthcare coverage to nearly 3,000 individuals living with sickle cell disease in the state each year.
Click on the picture above to find resources that can make a difference for your family's health and get access to the care you need to manage sickle cell symptoms.
#SickleCellAwarenessMonth
Medicaid fraud is illegal and robs vulnerable residents of care. If you suspect Medicaid fraud, report it. Click on the picture above.
Getting tested and talking about STIs should be routine, like any other checkup. A healthcare provider can advise on which STIs you should be tested for and how often. Ask your doctor about getting tested or find testing near you by clicking on the picture above.
August 31 is recognized as International Overdose Awareness Day to remember those we have lost to an overdose, acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind, and renew a commitment to end overdose and related harms.
If you are suffering from a substance abuse disorder, help is available. Visit a prevention center near you or contact the Louisiana 988 crisis hotline for help today.