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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.
LDH News
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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.
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LDH reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death
The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions.
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LDH detects first presumptive positive human H5N1 case in Louisiana
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.
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Ribbon cutting set for new hygiene supply closet at St. James High School
The project is a partnership between the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health in Region 3 (South-Central Louisiana) and Aetna Better Health of Louisiana.
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LDH and Shreveport Police Department to host third annual Northwest Louisiana Youth Summit
Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about topics such as substance use disorder, cyberbullying, interacting with police, and dating safety and the potential for human trafficking.
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Health Department recommends private water well owners disinfect drinking water following Hurricane Francine
Free testing kits available to well owners impacted by Hurricane Francine
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LDH launches congenital syphilis prevention pilot to increase screening opportunities during pregnancy
Screening for syphilis in pregnant women and treating it promptly when it is diagnosed is a critical strategy in preventing syphilis from being passed to newborns.