LDH unveils new Central Louisiana State Hospital facility
The state-of-the-art facility provides care for up to 116 patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses, with a focus on rehabilitation and preparing patients for success.
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The state-of-the-art facility provides care for up to 116 patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses, with a focus on rehabilitation and preparing patients for success.
A Message from Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, MD
Once registered, doulas may be able to be reimbursed by insurance providers for up to $1,500 per pregnancy.
The pilot program extends medical services from LDH's six Medicaid managed care organizations to patient residences via urgent mobile care provided by Acadian Health.
Fifteen people became ill with norovirus-like illness after eating the Louisiana oysters at several New Orleans restaurants between January 15 and January 31. The illnesses were not life-threatening, but two people were hospitalized.
During extreme winter weather, LDH urges residents to stay safe.
LDH advises residents to stay indoors during extreme cold and to seek shelter if you are unhoused.
The Healthcare Employment Reinvestment Opportunity (H.E.R.O.) provides matching grants to universities, technical colleges, healthcare systems, hospitals, agencies and associations working to grow the healthcare pipeline in Louisiana.
The death of a 65-year-old male from Rapides Parish was due to hypothermia and confirmed by the coroner as weather-related.
The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions.
Annual reports from Louisiana's Medicaid program (Bureau of Health Services Financing).
While the current public health risk for the general public is low, people who work with birds, poultry or cows, or have recreational exposure to them, are at higher risk.