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Mendy Richards appointed assistant secretary
Richard most recently served as the deputy assistant secretary for the Bureau of Community Preparedness and Health Protection in the Office of Public Health (OPH).
LDH News
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LDH Blog: Vaping injuries and deaths cloud alleged safety of tobacco alternative
Vaping is not safe. That's why the Louisiana Department of Health is recommending people stop using all vaping products — especially those being sold on the street or that have had substances added after their manufacture.
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Louisiana Tobacco Control Program Annual Report
The Louisiana Tobacco Control Program (LTCP) is a state program within the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Office of Public Health’s (OPH) Health Promotion Team.