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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards tomorrow. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts this evening, we will use federal dollars to fund SNAP recipients’ accounts. If they are not ready, LDH will proceed with our state-funded program to provide food assistance to the elderly, the disabled, and households with children through their existing EBT cards.
LDH News
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Office of Public Health to host open house at Bossier Parish Health Unit
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 31 at 3022 Old Minden Road, #100, Bossier City.
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South Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit to hold public health fair and open house on Jan. 21
The event will be held at the South Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit at 15481 W. Club Deluxe Road in Hammond.
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East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit to hold open house on Jan. 25
The event will be held at the East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit, located at 353 N. 12th Street.
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Region 7 Parish Health Unit to reopen in temporary location due to flooding
The Office of Public Health's (OPH) Springhill Parish Health Unit (PHU) in Webster Parish has closed due to flooding. A temporary PHU with limited services will operate from the Minden Health Unit, which is under renovation, until further notice.
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LDH confirms one storm-related death in St. Charles Parish
This brings the confirmed Louisiana storm-related death toll to 3 at this time
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LDH confirms 2 storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed 2 storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish.
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CDC expands eligibility for the updated COVID-19 bivalent booster to children as young as 6 months
Louisiana children ages 6 months and older are now eligible to receive the updated COVID-19 bivalent booster, after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) authorization expanding the ages eligible for the new booster.
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With COVID-19 and flu on the rise, LDH encourages residents to take precautions ahead of holiday gatherings
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and flu at its highest level in five years, the Louisiana Department of Health reminds residents to make sure they and their loved ones are up to date on their vaccines and boosters ahead of holiday gatherings.
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LDH urges residents to get health screenings during American Diabetes Month
Louisiana's prevalence of diabetes is higher than the national average
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Rural Health Scholars Program offers students opportunity to learn in rural, underserved areas
The Rural Health Scholars Program is part of LDH's Fiscal Year 2022 business plan strategy to diversify the state’s health workforce and improve patient experiences. LDH will further build upon this work in Fiscal Year 2023.
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As flu cases dramatically increase in Louisiana, LDH urges the public to get vaccinated
As flu cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in the Southeast, the Louisiana Department of Health urges the public to get vaccinated to ensure protection during peak flu season and the approaching holidays.
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Northeast Louisiana Office of Public Health to provide flu, COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines in Farmerville, Monroe and Waterproof
Vaccines are available at no cost to individuals. However, if you have insurance, bring your insurance card for billing purposes. Any existing COVID-19 vaccine card will be updated.