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DHH Letter to Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc.
Today the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) sent a letter to Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc., regarding recent allegations made against some Planned Parenthood affiliates.
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DHH, Quality Forum Announce Health Information Technology Advisory Council Members
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) and the Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum announced today the formation of the Health Information Technology (IT) Advisory Council, which will support the development of health-IT related strategies in the state.
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Statement on the Judgement in Robicheaux v. Caldwell
Today the Eastern District Court of Louisiana ordered the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples who complete a marriage application at the Department’s Office of Vital Records in Orleans Parish.
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A Statement From the Department on Obergefell v. Hodges
Current provisions of Louisiana law remain intact until a final mandate is issued by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Until that happens, the Department will continue to follow Louisiana law.
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Fishermen, Kayakers, Other Outdoor Enthusiasts Advised to Beware of Open Wounds near Water
If you live in Louisiana, you probably either fish or know someone who does. It is important to spread the word to family and friends about the dangers of fishing, kayaking or participating in other water-based activities with open wounds.
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DHH Conducts Beach Water Testing to Help Keep Residents Safe at the Beach
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ (DHH) Beach Monitoring Program monitors coastal waters throughout the summer to help keep residents safe.
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Louisianans Traveling Out of the Country Should Take Extra Precautions Against Mosquitoes
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) is urging individuals traveling to the Caribbean this summer to be wary of mosquitoes, which may transmit the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), while on their trip. The chikungunya virus is also being spread in parts of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
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Health Department Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially began Monday, June 1, and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) encourages Louisianans to begin planning for potential storms and to sign up as a volunteer to assist during a crisis.
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DHH Reminds Louisianans to Be Safe in the Summer Sun
The summer months are here, which means many of us will soon be laying out on the beach, near the pool or by the lake. Getting too much sun is the last thing you want on your mind while relaxing by the water, but it is important to protect yourself and your family from potentially dangerous UV rays while enjoying the weather.
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Quality Forum, LDH Announce Consumer Advisory Council Members
The Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) announced the formation of a Consumer Advisory Council today that will engage Louisiana residents in the use of health information technology (IT) to improve health and health care quality in the state.
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DHH Encourages Taking Precautions While Swimming This Summer
Summertime is here, which means Louisiana families are already starting to get active and enjoy the water. Whether you are taking a trip to a lake, going for a dip in the pool or just pulling out the water-based yard toys, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) advises you to take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe from risks associated with water activities such as drowning and infection from germs.
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RFP: Enterprise Architecture For LDH – Medicaid Systems Modernization
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from vendors to design, implement, and maintain a core Enterprise Architecture (EA) for the Office of Technology Services and to provide on-going operational governance of the proposed solution. While the proposed solution will serve initially as the technical infrastructure for the modernization of the Department of Health and Hospital’s core Medicaid functions, proposers should also frame their solution as part of a wider-scale, statewide initiative to consolidate IT infrastructures and assets. The State anticipates the incorporation of other agency programs into the architecture, such as the modernization of the Child Welfare system, TANF, SNAP, and child support systems, in the relative near future after implementation.