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Survey: Louisiana youth interest in vaping is on the rise
Interest in e-cigarettes is growing among Louisiana’s middle school and high school students, despite deaths across the country attributed to vaping, according to a new survey.
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Health Department schedules flu vaccine clinic in Lake Charles
With flu season already in full swing in Louisiana, now is the time to get a flu shot. The Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Lake Charles from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. November 8. This one-day clinic will make it easy for people protect themselves from the flu by getting a flu shot at no cost.
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State health department holding seminar for private water well owners
State and community organizations are equipping private water well owners with resources to maintain their wells and test their water for safety during a free seminar this coming Tuesday.
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Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities schedules road show stop in Hammond
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities will be holding a meeting this coming Thursday in Hammond to provide updates on the Value-Based Payment model.
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New CDC report provides first analysis of lung injury deaths associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report also adds updated information on patient characteristics and substances used.
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Health Department schedules flu vaccine clinic in Metairie
With flu season starting early, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Metairie from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. October 29. This one-day clinic will allow people to come in and get a flu shot at no cost to the patient.
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Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities schedules road show stop in West Monroe
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities will be holding a meeting this coming Tuesday in West Monroe to provide updates on the Value-Based Payment model.
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Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities schedules road show stop in Shreveport
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities will be holding a meeting this coming Tuesday in Shreveport to provide updates on the Value-Based Payment model.
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Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities schedules road show stop in Pineville
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities will be holding a meeting this coming Monday in Pineville to provide updates on the Value-Based Payment model.
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Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities schedules road show stop in Lafayette
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities will be holding a meeting this coming Tuesday in Lafayette to provide updates on the Value-Based Payment model.
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Louisiana Medicaid to begin making calls to members on Monday concerning renewals
– Louisiana Medicaid will be starting a new outreach effort on Monday that will include calling Medicaid members who have not yet completed their annual renewal and are at risk of losing their healthcare coverage.
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State Health Department schedules teen health clinic day in Lake Charles area
The Louisiana Department of Health is holding a health clinic day for teenagers ages 13 to 19 at the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit, 3236 Kirkman St. in Lake Charles, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2019.