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LDH News
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LDH confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2025 mosquito season
This case was confirmed in an individual from Livingston Parish who was hospitalized due to complications from the infection.
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Waiver Spend-Down Patient Liability Income (PLI) Update for Providers
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Public Notice: 2025 Louisiana Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, will hold a public hearing to receive input from the public on the 2025 Louisiana Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant as administered by the agency.
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As summer heats up, LDH helps residents prevent heat-related illness
Residents, workers, and employers need to know the symptoms of heat illness and treatments to prevent heat stroke or death.
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Adult Day Health Care – Cost Reporting LAC 50:XXI.711
Amends the provisions governing adult day health care providers in order to clarify the cost report penalty language. This proposed Rule removes unnecessary language.
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Louisiana Expands Developmental Screening Support for Children through 2025 Initiative
The Developmental Screening Implementation Training and Support initiative equips healthcare providers with comprehensive resources to integrate the Louisiana Developmental Screening Guidelines (LDSG) into their practices.
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LDH reminds residents to protect against West Nile virus
Mosquito activity increases during the warmer summer months, which raises the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
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LDH launches Project M.O.M. with new director, website, and detailed roadmap
The Louisiana Department of Health is officially launching Project M.O.M. (Maternal Overdose Mortality).
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LDH urges residents to practice safe swimming and water safety
As summer approaches, the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding families about the importance of water safety measures.
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Final Rule: Administration and Treatment of HIV/AIDS
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LDH concludes measles investigation, updates whooping cough cases in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health today announced encouraging news regarding measles in the state, with no new infections identified following two recently reported cases. However, LDH continues to monitor a concerning trend of increasing whooping cough (pertussis) cases across Louisiana.