Louisiana Department of Health leadership announces key initiatives
These priorities were established to create focus and address overarching problems that have prevented Louisianans from achieving better health and independence.
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These priorities were established to create focus and address overarching problems that have prevented Louisianans from achieving better health and independence.
This is the first measles case reported in Louisiana in 2025.
The Bureau of Chronic Disease and Healthcare Access, also known as Well-Ahead Louisiana and part of the Office of Public Health, organized the fair to promote disease prevention and community access to health resources.
This recognition is awarded to hospitals that have committed to quality improvement practices aimed at enhancing birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana.
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.