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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.
In a continuing effort to restore Vital Records services following Hurricane Katrina, the Department of Health and Hospitals has added a new call center. The call center, available at 504-219-4500, gives Vital Records staff the ability to handle the high volume of calls they have been receiving since their relocation to Metairie following the storm.
The Department of Health and Hospitals today confirms five human cases of West Nile virus, giving Louisiana seven cases of West Nile so far in 2006.
Beginning with the upcoming Fall 2006 semester, incoming freshmen must be vaccinated against meningitis to enroll at any Louisiana public or private college or university.
The Department of Health and Hospitals today confirms two human cases of West Nile virus, the first cases of 2006.
The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened some water bodies affected by a major oil spill in the Calcasieu Estuary for boating traffic. However, the Department of Health and Hospitals reminds citizens that although the areas have reopened for boating, they are still advised not to swim or fish in areas affected by the oil spill.
Officials with the Department of Health and Hospitals today announced they have developed a process where Medicaid caseworkers will have direct access to the Vital Records Registry system to verify citizenship for Medicaid applicants and enrollees.
On June 19, 2006 a major oil spill occurred in the Calcasieu Estuary. People engaging in recreational activities in waterways south of the four corners intersection, located at light 92, which includes Calcasieu Lake to the coast, need to be aware of the oil spill and take the following precautions:
The Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health has awarded a $3 million loan to the City of Monroe Water System to help the community improve its drinking water. The loan was completed on Wednesday, June 28.
National HIV Testing Day, a day dedicated to encouraging people to find out their HIV status and helping those who are positive access treatment and reduce their risk of transmitting the virus to others, is being held on June 27. The National Association of People With AIDS organizes the day, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other national and local entities across the country.
The Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services will host the annual EMS for Children Day, Tuesday, May 16 at Independence Park in Baton Rouge.