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LDH News
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Two New Confirmed Cases of West Nile Virus
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed two new human cases of West Nile Virus, bringing this year’s total to 29. The two new cases come from East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge parishes. These cases are reported in DHH’s weekly Louisiana Arbovirus Surveillance Summary which can be found in the Surveillance Reports Section of the DHH website here.
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New CDC report Indicates Louisiana is Prepared to Respond to Public Health Emergencies
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce Greenstein announced today that the state received top marks in preparing to prevent, respond and recover in a public health emergency according to an annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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DHH Interim Secretary Issues Statement on Death of Long-time State Pharmacist
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Interim Secretary Tony Keck issued the following statement on the death of long-time State Pharmacist Phil McCrory, who passed away at his home Wednesday night after a battle with cancer. McCrory was the first pharmacist to be hired by the Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH) and served as the Director of OPH Pharmacy for 34 years until his retirement Aug. 13.
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DHH Interim Secretary Issues Statement on Death of Long-time State Pharmacist
BATON ROUGE —Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Interim Secretary Tony Keck issued the following statement on the death of long-time State Pharmacist Phil McCrory, who passed away at his home Wednesday night after a battle with cancer. McCrory was the first pharmacist to be hired by the Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH) and served as the Director of OPH Pharmacy for 34 years until his retirement Aug. 13.
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DHH Interim Secretary Responds to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Interim Secretary Tony Keck wrote to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu in reference to a letter requesting state funding for primary care clinics in the New Orleans region.
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DHH Interim Secretary Responds to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Interim Secretary Tony Keck wrote to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu in reference to a letter requesting state funding for primary care clinics in the New Orleans region.
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DHH terminates Medicaid agreements with physicians, companies indicted in Medicare sting
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has terminated Medicaid provider agreements with 13 Louisiana health care providers and medical supply companies after they came under indictment in a widespread Medicare fraud investigation launched by the federal government.
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DHH terminates Medicaid agreements with physicians, companies indicted in Medicare sting
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has terminated Medicaid provider agreements with 13 Louisiana health care providers and medical supply companies after they came under indictment in a widespread Medicare fraud investigation launched by the federal government.
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DHH Secretary Congratulates South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority on getting OK to begin operations
The state’s fifth locally-based human services district came on line this month with formal approval for the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority to begin full operations July 1.
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DHH Secretary Congratulates South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority on getting OK to begin operations
BATON ROUGE — The state’s fifth locally-based human services district came on line this month with formal approval for the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority to begin full operations July 1.
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Governor Jindal Announces New LDH Secretary Upon Departure of Alan Levine to Private Sector
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced Alan Levine will step down as Secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals, a role he has held since January 14, 2008. In his place, the Governor also announced the appointment of Bruce Greenstein.
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DHH Secretary Levine Sends Letter to U.S. Health Secretary Underscoring Need for BP Funds for Mental Health Care, After BP Denied First Request
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine wrote to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius underscoring the need for BP funds for mental health care, after BP denied the state's first request for funds.