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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.
LDH News
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms Greater New Orleans area measles case
This is the first measles case reported in Louisiana in 2025.
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Louisiana Office of Public Health to hold public health fair
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.
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LDH recognizes 35 birthing hospitals achieving Louisiana Birth Ready Designation
This recognition is awarded to hospitals that have committed to quality improvement practices aimed at enhancing birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana.
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Louisiana Surgeon General: Restoring Trust in Public Health Starts with Restoring Trust in Medicine
A Message from Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, MD
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Applications open for the Louisiana Doula Registry
Once registered, doulas may be able to be reimbursed by insurance providers for up to $1,500 per pregnancy.
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Louisiana Department of Health launches pilot program to streamline ER utilization
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.
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LDH recalls oysters and closes Oyster Harvesting Area 3
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.
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LDH confirms two winter weather-related deaths
During extreme winter weather, LDH urges residents to stay safe.
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Louisiana Department of Health advises safety precautions ahead of winter freeze
LDH advises residents to stay indoors during extreme cold and to seek shelter if you are unhoused.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces $15 million in funding to train healthcare workforce
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.
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LDH confirms 1 winter weather-related death
The death of a 65-year-old male from Rapides Parish was due to hypothermia and confirmed by the coroner as weather-related.