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As Louisiana families head to pools, lakes, rivers, and fishing spots this Father's Day weekend, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reminding parents and caregivers to make water safety part of their plans.
The initiative includes more frequent reviews of high-risk providers, expanded provider verification requirements, enhanced monitoring and data analytics, and closer coordination with state and federal program integrity partners. The measures align with federal requirements and reflect LDH’s ongoing commitment to accountability and responsible stewardship of public resources.
LDH is advising parents, caregivers, and health care providers that Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula is recalling its infant formula because it may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which can make infants sick. No cases of infant botulism have been identified in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Carrot Initiative is now available at all Louisiana Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market locations, expanding access to healthy food incentives for SNAP recipients statewide.
Registration will be required to provide sign language interpreting services in Louisiana. Interpreters and service providers will have until January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements.
The Rural Clinician Credit Bank provides matching funds to eligible rural health care providers for recruitment and retention incentives including sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, relocation assistance and professional training.
Children who are automatically enrolled should see SUN Bucks added to their EBT card between Wednesday, May 27, and Tuesday, June 2.
EBT cardholders who shop at Louisiana stores and through approved online retailers will not be affected by this policy change.
Using strong water safety practices can prevent drownings and serious water-related injuries, especially among children.
The Louisiana Department of Health has released the 2025 letter grades for community water systems across the state, offering a transparent look at the quality and performance of more than 900 systems serving Louisiana residents.
The patient, who was exposed to measles during international travel, is in isolation and is receiving treatment at a Region 1 hospital.
Louisiana 988 is here with emergency emotional support: Call or text 988 or chat online at Louisiana988.org.