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CDC and FDA expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to ages 5-11
CDC now recommends children ages 5-11 should receive a booster shot five months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech series.
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LDH reaffirms recommendation that all eligible children be vaccinated now, given recent COVID case increases
The Louisiana Department of Health today reaffirms its official recommendation that all eligible children receive the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their families.
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New Lafourche Parish Health Unit opens in Galliano
The clinic is now open at 17862 W. Main St., Galliano. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 225-330-9217 or 225-329-9661.
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LDH urges water safety as summer approaches and child drownings increase
May is National Water Safety Month and as temperatures heat up and families return to water activities, it is important for parents and families to stay aware of the precautions they can take to prevent child drownings.
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LDH issues tips to families dealing with nationwide baby formula shortage
Families are reporting difficulty finding infant formula in stores throughout the state.
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This Mother's Day, LDH celebrates improvements in lowering cesarean delivery rate, breastfeeding program improvements
This Mother's Day, the Louisiana Department of Health is proud to announce the statewide cesarean delivery rate among the vast majority of Louisiana hospitals in 2021 fell to 28.5%, from 33%, in large part thanks to the work of Louisiana hospitals participating in the Department's Safe Births Initiative.
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Southwest Louisiana Office of Public Health opens new public health unit location in Sulphur
Located at 703 Cypress St., Suite B, the clinic is now connected with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and is within walking distance of many other Sulphur healthcare providers.
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LDH Northshore regional medical director, staff honored by Louisiana National Guard
Dr. Gina Lagarde was recognized for her work in coordinating the Region 9 COVID-19 response over the past two years during a recent ceremony. Dr. Lagarde is responsible for overall daily public health needs in Region 9, which encompasses Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.
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Central Louisiana Office of Public Health honors LANG, Pafford and OPH staff for COVID-19 work
LANG, Pafford and OPH staff collectively performed 65,000 COVID-19 tests and administered 55,000 vaccines in Region 6's eight parishes including Rapides, Vernon, Winn, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, Avoyelles and LaSalle.
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Louisiana Department of Health celebrates National Public Health Week
This observance highlights the importance of community health and the vital role public health professionals and healthcare entities serve in their communities.
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LDH Office of Public Health regional medical director recognized by Louisiana National Guard for service during COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Lacey Cavanaugh, regional medical director for the Southwest Office of Public Health, was recently recognized by the Louisiana National Guard with its Distinguished Civilian Service Award for her work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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LDH Acadiana regional medical director honored by Louisiana National Guard
Dr. Tina Stefanski, regional medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Public Health in Acadiana, was recently recognized by the Louisiana National Guard with its Distinguished Civilian Service Award.