LDH News

With COVID-19 and flu on the rise, LDH encourages residents to take precautions ahead of holiday gatherings
December 08, 2022
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.

LDH urges residents to get health screenings during American Diabetes Month
November 18, 2022
Louisiana's prevalence of diabetes is higher than the national average

Rural Health Scholars Program offers students opportunity to learn in rural, underserved areas
November 17, 2022
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.

As flu cases dramatically increase in Louisiana, LDH urges the public to get vaccinated
November 16, 2022
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.

Northeast Louisiana Office of Public Health to provide flu, COVID-19 and monkeypox vaccines in Farmerville, Monroe and Waterproof
November 15, 2022
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.

Northwest Louisiana Office of Public Health, LSU Health Shreveport vaccination team to provide flu and COVID-19 vaccines in Shreveport
November 15, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) through the LSU Health-Shreveport vaccination team will provide free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 19 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church's Health Fair and Vaccine Event, 4670 Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport.

LDH to hold flu vaccination clinic in East Feliciana Parish
November 10, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 2 (Capital Area) will host a flu vaccination clinic on November 14 to ensure Louisianans have access to the flu vaccine. Getting vaccinated with the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family against influenza (flu).

Northeast Louisiana Office of Public Health to provide flu vaccines at Ease on Down to Health Care on November 12
November 09, 2022
Free flu vaccinations will be available from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 12 at Ease on Down to Health Care in Lida Benton Park, 3317 Lee Avenue, Monroe.

LDH to hold vaccination event in Baker
November 07, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 2 (Capital Area) will host a flu and COVID-19 vaccination event on Tuesday, November 8, to ensure Louisianans have access to both vaccines. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your family against influenza (flu) and COVID-19.

Third party text messages contain incorrect Medicaid member information
November 04, 2022
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