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State Reports 27 More West Nile Cases
The Department of Health and Hospitals today confirms 27 new human cases of West Nile virus, giving Louisiana a total of 102 cases thus far in 2006.
LDH News
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Nursing Homes' Emergency Preparedness Plans In Compliance
The Department of Health and Hospitals has been working with nursing homes in the most vulnerable areas of the state to ensure they will be ready to respond if another emergency like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita occurs.
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Nurses Receive Disaster Training to Care for Ill Patients
Tomorrow, nurses from around the area will practice fundamentals to care for Louisiana’s chronically ill residents in a disaster situation.
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Oyster Transplant Permits Available
Louisiana oyster harvesters now can be permitted to move oysters from the public seed grounds located southwest of Point Au Fer and the South Point area and transplant them to private leases for later harvest.
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New Medical Director Hired for Florida Parishes Area
The Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health has hired Dr. Parham Jaberi as the medical director for DHH-OPH Region 9.
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Nineteen New West Nile Cases Reported
The Department of Health and Hospitals today confirms 19 new human cases of West Nile virus, giving Louisiana a total of 48 cases thus far in 2006.
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Fifteen New West Nile Cases Reported
The Department of Health and Hospitals today confirms 15 new human cases of West Nile virus, giving Louisiana at total of 29 cases thus far in 2006.
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Oberlin Medical Clinic No Longer Providing WIC Services
Effective this past May 31, the Oberlin Medical Clinic, located at 616 Court St. in Oberlin, no longer provided WIC services, the special supplemental nutrition and information program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children under five years old.
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Don’t Mix Bleach With Other Household Cleaners!
Following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, many residents needed to clean and disinfect their homes from mold and water damage. The common cleaning method involves first using detergent, followed by a bleach and water solution. However, a data review by the Department of Health and Hospitals shows many citizens improperly mix bleach with other household cleaners, which can cause health effects ranging from mild skin irritation to respiratory failure.
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Caddo Parish Health Unit to Offer Extended Hours
The Department of Health and Hospitals Caddo Parish health unit will be open extended hours on Monday, Aug. 7 and Tuesday, Aug. 8 to accommodate parents bringing in children for back-to-school immunizations.
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Infants and Toddlers Must Have PCV7 Vaccine for Daycare
Beginning this fall, infants and children younger than 24 months old will need to have the PCV7 vaccine in order to attend daycare.
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Students Who Cannot Obtain Meningitis Vaccine Can Still Begin College
Incoming college freshmen who cannot obtain the meningitis (either MENACTRA or MENOMUNE) vaccine from their doctors prior to the upcoming Fall 2006 semester will not be barred from starting college.