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Louisiana Medicaid implementing new payment model for hospitals
Louisiana Medicaid has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a new payment model for hospitals that is based on Medicaid utilization.
LDH News
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LDH confirms first reported case of neuroinvasive West Nile disease in Acadiana since 2018
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) has confirmed one human case of the potentially deadly neuroinvasive West Nile disease in Acadiana (Region 4). This is the first reported case in Acadiana since 2018.
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Early data show racial disparities in Louisiana monkeypox cases
Among the cases included in today's demographic analysis, approximately 95% have occurred in males.
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LDH hosting free COVID-19 vaccination event at BREC's Liberty Lagoon, Aug. 20
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 2 along with its community partners is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination event for anyone six months and older at BREC's Liberty Lagoon, 111 Lobdell Ave., in Baton Rouge.
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For National Immunization Awareness Month, improving vaccination rates in Louisiana is a top priority
Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, says preventing infectious diseases is one key area of improvement for the health of Louisiana residents.
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Hurricane Prep series: LDH offers tips to help Louisiana residents protect themselves and others during extreme heat conditions
As Louisiana continues to be under heat advisories, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is offering tips and strategies to help residents protect themselves and others during extreme heat conditions.
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FDA authorizes alternative dosing regimen for monkeypox vaccine - increasing doses available for use in adults by up to 5-fold without compromising quality or safety
The U..S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) allowing healthcare providers to use an alternative dosing regimen of the JYNNEOS vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older determined to be at high risk of monkeypox infection. This will increase the total number of doses available for use by up to five-fold.
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LDH issues public health notice following oil spill in Terrebonne Bay
People engaging in recreational activities in Terrebonne Bay and the Lake Pelto area need to be aware of the oil spill and take precautions.
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LDH's breastfeeding peer counselors share accomplishments, stories to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month
Strengthening LDH programs that target enhanced breastfeeding practices and quality of care in Louisiana hospitals holds the potential to improve the lives of mothers and their babies across Louisiana, and particularly among vulnerable populations that have faced historical barriers.
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Hurricane Prep series: LDH encourages the public to take extra precautions when using generators to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
With hurricane season underway, the Louisiana Department of Health reminds the public about how to safely use a generator to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the event of a power outage.
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CDC recommends Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine for adults ages 18 and older
Unlike the mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, the Novavax vaccine is a protein-based shot.
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Louisiana Medicaid awards more than $673,000 to 2 universities to conduct research in key areas
The awards are part of the Louisiana Department of Health's inaugural Public University Partnership Program (PUPP). Forging new strategic partnerships with Louisiana's public universities and colleges is a key initiative in the Fiscal Year 2022 LDH Business Plan.